Jayaprakash Nagar, Bengaluru

Jayaprakash Nagara also known as J P Nagara, is an upscale residential neighbourhood located in the south of Bangalore, India. It is named after prominent Indian leader Jayaprakash Narayan. It is an important commercial hub and a densely populated part of South Bengaluru.

It is well connected to metro through the metro stations of- Jayaprakash Narayan Nagar Metro, Banashankari Metro, RV Road Metro, Ragigudda Metro, Jayadeva Hospital Metro and to the upcoming metro stations of JP Nagar 4th Phase and JP Nagar 5th Phase.

It is located in proximity to Jayanagara, and other areas Banashankari, Bannerghatta Road, BTM Layout, Arekere, Hulimavu, Yelachenahalli, Puttenahalli, Doresanipalya, MICO Layout, Kumaraswamy Layout, Tavarkere and Anjanapura.

It was developed by the BDA (Bengaluru Development Authority) in the late 1970's and early 1980's to accommodate the growing population of Bengaluru as it expanded southwards of the city, and to relieve pressure from the old congested parts of Jayanagar, Banashankari and Basavanagudi.

It is divided into 10 divisions with Phases 1-3 within the Outer Ring Road, Phases 4-7 (Near Puttenhalli and Arekere West) and the remaining Phases of 8-10 bordering southern areas such as Kothnur Dinne, Jambusavari Dinne, Konanakunte, Amruth Nagar, Gottigere and Anjanapura. The 24th Main Road connects it to northern parts of Marenahalli, Jayanagar and intersects the Outer Ring Road junction at its geometric centre.

It was initially known as Sarakki Agrahara, known for its vegetable gardens, fruit orchards and fertile areas for agricultural activities. Some remnants of these gardens are seen in the Mini Forest park near J.P Nagara 3rd Phase.

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