Whitefield remained a quaint little settlement at the eastern periphery of Bangalore city until the late 1990s when the local IT boom became a major suburb. Whitefield is known for its lush greenery, perfectly aligned trees, Technology Parks, which house several IT and ITES companies and beautiful Residential catchments.
Whitefield was established in the late 1800s as a settlement for the Eurasians and Anglo Indians of Bangalore.
Which business sectors does this area attract?
The area consists of IT/ ITES organizations, R&D facilities, manufacturing hubs, data centres and captives due to the availability of talent in proximity, Grade A commercial space supply and sufficient expansion options. Due to its proximity to the Outer Ring Road and availability of cost-effective office supply, it is considered the growth corridor for multiple occupiers.
Transport Links
Outer Ring Road has eased the connectivity to the East from the other parts of the city. Also, the much anticipated ‘Namma Metro project” is expected to cater from Byappanahalli to Whitefield, covering 13 stations, further making it feasible for connectivity. Whitefield has extensive city bus connectivity with a wide range of services offered by BMTC. The Whitefield railway station is about 6 km. It lies on the Bangalore-Chennai route, and so this section is slated to be converted to a quadruple line. The Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has a large inland container depot just off Whitefield road near ITPB in about 5 km.
Amenities
Whitefield culture includes a vibrant lifestyle. People from different parts of India and even abroad have made unique contributions to the culture. Whitefield has splendid clubs for professional as well as entertainment purposes. Whitefield also holds many professional as well as leisure fairs. Whitefield is considered an EPIP zone (Export Promotion Industrial Park. Land Banks (NA-Non-Agricultural) for both residential and commercial use.
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