Bengaluru Urban
The Silicon Valley of India, the largest technology base of Asia, and the fourth-largest technology hub in the world; Bengaluru Urban needs no introduction. Located in the southeastern part of Karnataka, Bengaluru Urban has over 315 large scale industries and 211 medium scale industries across sectors like Information Technology, Biotechnology, Aerospace and Food Processing. There are more than 16 industrial areas of which Peenya is the largest industrial cluster. The region is also designated as a Class A destination for floriculture and has immense potential for the production of millets.
Infrastructure & Resources
Land
Bengaluru has a huge uncultivated land bank of 40.76%. About 14.09% of its land is used for agriculture, and it has a minuscule 1.49% of forest cover.
Water
Water for the region is sourced from rivers Arkavathi and Cauvery for drinking purposes. However, Bengaluru Urban has 461 water tanks of various capacities serving the irrigation needs. Additionally, 82% of cultivable area is rain fed.
Power
BESCOM or Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company Limited is in charge of power transmission to the district of Bengaluru Urban. The district has an annual average consumption of 14,225 MU with industrial consumption at 28% and domestic consumption at 33%.
Natural Resources
The region has natural reserves of feldspar and migmatites while the soil of Bengaluru Urban consists of red laterite and red fine loamy to clay.
Human Resources
Bengaluru Urban is home to several leading institutions like Indian Institute of Science, Indian Institute of Management Sciences, PES University and MS Ramaiah Institute, among several others.
Connectivity
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport is the fourth busiest airport in India. Bengaluru is also connected by rail to most cities in Karnataka and across India, with total rail route of 148.32 km and 18 railway stations in the district. By road, it has access across three national highways, and port access is provided by Mangaluru and Karwar.
Living in Bengaluru Urban
Temperatures in Bengaluru Urban vary between 6 degree celsius and 37 degree celsius. The district provides access to some of the world’s best resources and infrastructure.
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Allopathy Hospitals
6
Indian System of Medicine Hospitals
75
Primary Health Centres
15
Sub Health Centres
3
Community Health Centres
195
Private Hospitals
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Four-star and Five-star Hotels Available
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1030
Primary Schools
3099
Middle Schools
2031
Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools
545
Colleges
26
Medical Colleges
73
Engineering Colleges
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Industries Growing With Karnataka
Investment Opportunities
Projects
| Project & Description</thtd | Industry Sector | Estimated Cost (INR Crores) |
Agency | Status |
| Light Rail Transit System in Bengaluru City | Transportation | 10,875 | KSHIP | DPR under preparation |
| Traffic and Transit Management Centre at Yelahanka | Transportation | 375 | KSIIDC | Conceptualization |
| Redevelopment of Existing Market at Austin Town | Urban & Industrial Infrastructure | 123 | KAPPEC | DPR under preparation |
| Replacement of Borewells with Energy Efficient Motors | Urban & Industrial Infrastructure | 45 | NA | NA |
| Development of LEGO Theme Park at Bengaluru | Tourism | 62 | NA | NA |
| Development of Disneyland Theme Park at Bengaluru | Tourism | 100 | NA | NA |
Additional Projects
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District Contact
Joint Director
District Industries Centre,
Bangalore Urban District,
Rajajinagar Industrial Estate,
West of Chord Road,
Bangalore 560 044
Phone: 080 -23501478/81
Fax: 08354-235294
Email: [email protected]
Other Contacts
Additional Chief Secretary to Government Commerce & Industries Department
# 106, 1st Floor, Vikasa Soudha, Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 2225 2443
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Commissioner for Industrial Development Director of Industries and Commerce
No. 49, South Block, Khanija Bhavan
Race Course Road Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 2238 6796
Email: [email protected]
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Chief Executive Officer
Invest Karnataka Forum
3rd Floor, Khanija Bhavan (East Wing), No. 49, Race Course Road, Bengaluru – 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 22205333
Email: [email protected]
Managing Director
Karnataka Udyog Mitra
3rd Floor, Khanija Bhavan (East Wing), No.49,
Race Course Road, Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone : 91-80-2228 2392, 2228 5659; 2238 1232
Email : [email protected]
Visit us at: www.kumbangalore.com
Managing Director
Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC)
VTPC Building, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru-560001.
Phone: 080-2286 0644, 2253 4444
Email: [email protected]
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Member Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board
4th & 5th Floor, East Wing, Race
Course Road, Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 2226 5383, 2226 7900
Email: [email protected]
Visit us at: www.kiadb.in