KR Puram or Krishnarajapuram is one of Bengalurus most reputed localities and is located in the citys eastern zone. The locality is also the hub of operations of the Bengaluru east taluk. Additionally, there are numerous government offices located in the area including the 50-year-old Indian Telephone Industries or ITI which is a prominent landmark here.ConnectivityThe locality lies 15km away from the Bengaluru city railway station. The locality is well-connected to prominent IT hubs like Marathahalli and Whitefield. Areas like Dooravani Nagar, Kuvempu Nagar, Pai Layout, A Pura and B Pura are also easily accessible from the area. ITPL is just 4km away from the locality. The locality is also famous for its Garden City Skyway Bridge. This bridge spans 230 metres and there are cable wires supporting a majority of this distance. This is one of the busiest highways linking Chennai and Bengaluru on the National Highway 4. The strategic location on the National Highway 75 adds an edge to the locality. It lies at the Old Madras Road and Outer Ring Road Junction. The Byappanahalli metro station lies only 3km away from the locality. The widening of the Hebbal flyover will spark further development here and will improve the journey to the CBD from the International Airport. Several important roads are being widened and these pass through the locality including the Outer Ring Road, Junction going towards Hebbal, Bannerghata Road and more. The proposed elevated expressways will also boost overall progress in the area. The KR Puram railway station is a major transport lifeline in the area while the bus network connects it to Silk Board, Kengeri, Banashankari, Shivaji Nagar, ITPL, Marathahalli and Majestic among other areas.Real Estate KR Puram has witnessed rapid residential development with several housing projects being developed here by reputed developers. The locality stands out for top class connectivity and splendid social amenities for its residents. Social Infrastructure One of the biggest landmarks in the locality are the Vengaiana Kere Lake, which is a beautiful tourist spot and recreational zone alike. This is also home to a popular adventure park which is named Fantasy Lagoon. The locality also offers easy access to the lovely Yelemallappa Shetty Lake which lies near Medahalli. This lake is adjoined by the iconic Rama and Mahabaleshwara temple complex. KR Puram is also home to the sacred Kote Venkataramana and Kashi Vishweshwara temples. The area is also home to several educational institutions, hospitals and shopping centers. Reputed educational institutions in the area include the Cambridge School, Navadeep English High School, Cambridge Institute of Technology and Amar Jyothi Womens College among many others. The area abounds in medical care facilities for the benefit of residents. Some of these include the Krishna Hospital, N M P G Hospital and the Super Specialty Hospital to name a few.

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