Electronic City in Bangalore is one of India’s largest Electronic and IT parks. Spread across a
massive 800 acres it is divided into four phases for administration purposes. It was set up with a
view to making Bangalore the Silicon Valley of India. Over the years this image has been further
consolidated with companies such as Infosys, HCL, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Biocon and
more setting up offices here. Many reputed educational brands have also set up franchise
institutes which attract students. This growth of Electronic City as a booming workplace has also
resulted in its growth as a residential destination.
Working professionals prefer to live as close as possible to their workplace. This reduces time
spent in commuting and also ensures more time for enjoying life by spending time with family,
friends, and indulging in hobbies and activities. As a result, many quality residential projects
have been coming up in Electronic City. Simultaneously, the development of social and civic
infrastructure has also kept pace to ensure that the residents of Electronic City enjoy a quality
standard of life.
Over the last few years, Electronic City has emerged as a desirable residential
destination for families. This is due to the following factors:
Improving Connectivity
Electronic City benefits from its excellent connectivity. Hosur Road is the main arterial road
which runs through Bangalore and right through Electronic City as well. A number of interstate
and intercity buses ply on this road. The NICE Ring Road which encircles Bangalore City and
connects all the outer towns joins Hosur Road and enhances connectivity. The completion of
the almost 10 km long elevated expressway from Silk Board Junction to Electronic City has
enormously benefited commuters by reducing travel time between these two points to less than
15 minutes.
Electronic City is part of the Suburban Rail network thanks to Heelalige railway station. A
helicopter taxi service enables people to quickly reach the Kempegowda airport. Furthermore,
Electronic City will be connected to the rest of Bangalore via the Yellow Namma Metro Line
once it is completed in 2022. Silk Board, HSR Layout, Electronic City Phase 1 and Electronic
City Phase 2 are some of the stops on this line.
Choice of Companies
The rapid improvement and constant development of infrastructure in Electronic City has
attracted many top tier Indian and international companies to set up offices here. As a result,
Electronic City has become a prime employment hub with many professionals choosing to work
and live here. And, they are spoilt for choice with so many reputed names operating from here
such as Wipro, TCS, BHEL, Deutsche Bank, HP, HCL, 3M, Patni, Infosys, Tech Mahindra,
Siemens, C-Dot, Fidelity, General Electric, Tata Power and more. Over 100,000 people are
employed in offices across Electronic City.
Reputed Educational Institutions
It makes sense that young minds are trained and prepared for professional life close to where
the companies are located. A number of reputed educational brand names operate institutes in
Electronic City. These include IIIT Bangalore, Welingkar Institute of Management Bangalore,
IFIM Business School, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, and Xavier Institute of
Management and Entrepreneurship among others. There are many well known schools too
such as Mount Litera Zee School, Serene International School, VIBGYOR High School, SK
Public School, Shams School and PES University among others.
Quality of Medical and Health Care<
Access to quality medical and health care is an important factor when buying a home or
choosing to settle in a city or town. Electronic City has many good hospitals and medical centres
which provide quality and affordable medical care and are also easily accessible thanks to the
good connectivity. Some of these hospitals include Narayana Multispeciality Hospital,
Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Jayashree Multispeciality Hospital, Athreya Hospital and
more.
Recreational and Shopping Amenities
Electronic City might be a professionals’ and students’ hub but it also offers a lot for those
looking to have some fun. Hotels by chains such as Lemon Tree, Ibis and Golden Tulip offer
fine dining experiences. There are also many restaurant chains such as Dominos, Barbeque
Nation, KFC, Burger King, Paradise Biryani, and many more. Shopping for daily essentials and
groceries can be fulfilled at outlets like DMart, Nature’s Basket and Reliance Fresh besides the
usual neighbourhood stores. Shopping malls located nearby include Forum Mall, Gem Arcade
and MMR Shopping Complex. The Maragondanahalli Lake is a popular attraction in Electronic
City.
To Conclude…
Electronic City offers something for everyone. It offers a well-connected professional hub with
top companies to choose from. For families settling here the choice is easy thanks to good
schools, accessible medical care and plenty of stores. Svamitva Emerald Square is one of the
many residential projects coming up in Electronic City which offers high quality homes and a
desirable standard of life.
