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Gottigere
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Gottigere is a suburb in the southern periphery of Bangalore city, along Bannerghatta Road in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is surrounded by the famous NICE Road and smaller areas like Basavanapura and Kalena Agrahara. It has been named after "Gottigere lake" which is near NICE Road. This area has seen fast growth due to many IT companies establishment near Bannerghatta Road & Electronic city.
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Demographic
[edit]As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Gottigere had a population of 11,149. Men constitute 54% of the population and women 46%.
Gottigere has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 63%. In Gottigere, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
As of 2007, Gottigere comes with the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Greater Bangalore limits.[citation needed] Other important Places in Gottigere are: Bhora Layout Bramakumari Ashram, Atom Sports Arena, Gottigere Lake walking area
Note: Upcoming new Metro line will start from here: The Pink Line of Namma Metro is under construction and will form part of the metro rail network for the city of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The 21.25 km (13.20 mi) line connects Kalena Agrahara station (previously named Gottigere) on Bannerghatta road in the south with Nagawara station on Outer Ring road in the north.
Colleges
[edit]- AMC Engineering College
- T. John College
References
[edit]- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
Gottigere
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Location and Boundaries
Gottigere is a suburb located on the southern periphery of Bengaluru, situated along Bannerghatta Road in the Bengaluru Urban district of Karnataka, India.[8][9] Its coordinates are approximately 12.8564°N latitude and 77.5888°E longitude, placing it within the expanding urban landscape of South Bangalore.[10] This positioning contributes to its role as a residential and semi-urban area amid Bengaluru's rapid growth. The locality is bounded by NICE Road to the west, Basavanapura to the north, and Kalena Agrahara to the south, with Bannerghatta National Park lying further to the south along the extension of Bannerghatta Road.[1][10] To the north, it adjoins areas such as JP Nagar, forming part of a contiguous urban fabric in the region.[11] Gottigere encompasses a total area of approximately 5.42 square kilometers.[12][10] Gottigere is in close proximity to key infrastructure like the NICE Peripheral Ring Road, which encircles the area and facilitates connectivity to other parts of Bengaluru.[1] It forms part of the broader Koramangala-Challaghatta valley system, one of Bengaluru's major watersheds that influences local hydrology.[13] The locality also features Gottigere Lake as a central geographical element within its boundaries.[1]Gottigere Lake
Gottigere Lake, spanning approximately 37 acres, is a historic water body over 500 years old that plays a crucial role in groundwater recharge within the Koramangala-Challaghatta valley watershed.[14][15][16] As part of Bengaluru's interconnected lake system, it functions as an aquifer, supporting local borewell-dependent communities amid the city's water scarcity challenges.[17] The lake's hydrological significance lies in its capacity to filter rainwater runoff and sustain subsurface water levels in the surrounding urbanizing terrain.[13] The locality of Gottigere derives its name from this ancient lake, reflecting its longstanding centrality to the area's identity and early settlement patterns.[15] Positioned near Bannerghatta Road, the lake has historically served as a vital ecological feature in southern Bengaluru.[15] In recent decades, the lake has faced severe environmental degradation, including over 1 acre of encroachment that has reduced its effective area, untreated sewage inflow from nearby settlements, and widespread garbage dumping.[3][14] These issues have led to weed overgrowth, stagnant water promoting mosquito breeding, and structural damage such as cracks in the bunds, exacerbating pollution and health risks in the vicinity.[3] Poor maintenance has further diminished its recharge potential, contributing to broader groundwater depletion in the region.[13] Restoration initiatives gained momentum since 2018, driven by citizen groups conducting clean-up drives and advocating for intervention to address pollution and encroachments.[4] These community-led efforts, including petitions and volunteer cleanings, have complemented government actions under Bengaluru's lake rejuvenation programs, though challenges like ongoing sewage diversion persist.[18][5]History
Early Settlement
Gottigere originated as a rural village in southern Bangalore, characterized by agricultural communities reliant on local water bodies for irrigation and sustenance. Prior to the 20th century, the area was part of the fertile maidan plains, where settlements depended on tank systems and open wells to support crop cultivation, including grains and orchards. These water-dependent villages, often clustered around lakes and temples, formed the backbone of pre-urban Bengaluru's economy. A key historical feature is the century-old Kalyani, a stepped well located near the Anjaneyaswamy temple along Bannerghatta Road. Constructed as part of ancient rainwater harvesting systems, it served as a vital drinking water source for local villagers and travelers, contributing to groundwater recharge in the arid landscape. Positioned on a historical trade route connecting Bengaluru in Karnataka to regions in Tamil Nadu, the Kalyani facilitated commerce and mobility, highlighting Gottigere's role in pre-modern connectivity.[19]Modern Development
Gottigere experienced rapid urbanization beginning in the 1990s, driven primarily by the proliferation of IT companies along Bannerghatta Road, which transformed the area from a peripheral village into a burgeoning suburban hub proximate to Bangalore's electronic city and other tech corridors.[20][21] This influx spurred residential and commercial growth, as the locality's strategic location facilitated commuter access to major employment centers, leading to increased land values and development pressures.[22] In the 2000s, significant infrastructure initiatives further accelerated this expansion, including land acquisitions for the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) project, which targeted properties in Gottigere village to enable connectivity between Bannerghatta Road and Hosur Road.[23][24] However, the BMIC project has faced prolonged delays and legal challenges, with the Karnataka High Court quashing several land acquisitions in July 2025 due to awards not being passed even 23 years after notification.[25] The NICE Road, part of the broader peripheral ring road network, also involved acquisitions in the area, such as the demolition of a resort in Gottigere in 2010 to facilitate links to Bannerghatta Road and surrounding highways.[26] These projects enhanced regional connectivity but sparked legal disputes over land rights.[27] A notable event in 2016 involved the recovery of residential sites in Gottigere allocated to 31 physically challenged individuals, which had been encroached upon for over a decade; officials from the Bangalore Urban District Administration facilitated the restoration after prolonged delays.[28] From the 2010s onward, metro planning significantly influenced development, with the Pink Line of Namma Metro—a 21.26 km elevated corridor from Kalena Agrahara (formerly Gottigere) to Nagawara along Bannerghatta Road—prompting further land preparations and anticipated boosts to accessibility as of November 2025, with operations expected by December 2025.[29] This infrastructure push contributed to the area's evolution into a suburban locality. The transition from rural village to suburban enclave is exemplified by the emergence of planned residential layouts such as Pavamananagar, Gundappa Layout—rooted in the original gramathana village fabric—and Bohra Layout, which accommodated growing populations amid the IT-driven influx.[10][30][31] These developments marked Gottigere's integration into Bangalore's expanding urban fabric while building on its historical role along trade routes.[32]Demographics
Population Statistics
According to the 2001 Census of India, Gottigere had a total population of 11,201, with 5,984 males and 5,217 females, resulting in a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males.[33] The literacy rate stood at 68.36 percent, with male literacy at 73.82 percent and female literacy at 62.07 percent, surpassing the national average of 64.84 percent for that year.[33] By the 2011 Census, as reported for the Gottigere ward under the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the population had grown to 51,911, comprising 26,838 males and 25,073 females, yielding a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. This represents a substantial decadal growth of over 363 percent from 2001 levels, driven primarily by suburban migration as Bangalore expanded outward. The population density in 2011 was approximately 7,015 persons per square kilometer, based on the ward's area of 7.4 square kilometers. As the 2021 census was delayed and not fully conducted by November 2025, no official updates beyond 2011 are available, though the area's rapid development suggests continued population increase.| Census Year | Total Population | Males (%) | Females (%) | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate (%) | Density (persons/sq km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11,201 | 5,984 (53.4) | 5,217 (46.6) | 872 | 68.36 | 4,480 |
| 2011 | 51,911 | 26,838 (51.7) | 25,073 (48.3) | 934 | N/A | 7,015 |
