The

Tale of

Surprize Town

DEVANAHALLI2008

Taking off for New Horizons

To the endless search for a place to settle down and an

encouraging input towards to your quest on dwelling possibilities

here comes the rejuvenating permanent solution for you.

A Surprising Prize with Endless Possibilities- “A visit to

Devanahalli - The Surprize Town”.

Devanahalli, now of world fame, because of the New

Bangalore International Airport, to be commissioned on

30th March, 2008, is 36 Kms North of Bangalore on the

Hyderabad Highway.

Devanahalli is a comfortable town to live in with schools, arts

& technical colleges, hospitals, banks, places of

departmental stores, etc. Like Bangalore the climate of

Devannahalli is also ever pleasant.

Major projects like aviation hubs, jewellery park, shopping

malls, golf course, three SEZs are on the offing.

Metro rail and express highway to the airport will speed up

activities enormously. Major residential projects and IT parks are

adding charm to the place.

Nandi Hills , a famous holiday resort is blessed with

presences of ancient Lord Shiva Temple one of the workship

places to visits.

Welcome to Devanahalli ! Be a part of the town's growth - the

town that will be a city soon.

worship,

INTRODUCTION

Air Traffic ControlNew Bangalore International Airport

Guiding Your Dreams

1. General Information

2. Health Care

3. Education

4. Infrastructure Support

5. Transport Facilities

6. Agricultural Prospects

7. Spiritual Touches

8. Leisure Hubs

9. Communication Network

10. Developments

11. Future Developments

INDEX

Devanahalli Fort

Guarding The Assets

1. Where is Devanahalli located ?

Devanahalli is located at a distance of 36 Kms from Bangalore city on 0National Highway (NH 7 & 207), at Latitude 13 23' N and Longitude

077 7' E, and comes under Bangalore Rural District.

General Information

2. What is Devanahalli known for ?

Devanahalli is the birth place of Tipu Sultan. There is also a famous fort called Devanahalli Fort, which was built by Mallabiregowda in 1501. The New Bangalore International Airport is under the jurisdiction of Devanahalli and is going to be commissioned in March 2008.

3. What is the population of this town ?

The population of Devanahalli is 23,190 as on 2001 census. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%.

Towards Bangalore NH-7

Towards Hoskote NH-207

Towards Chikkaballapur

General Information

4. What is the average climate of Devanahalli ?

It is pleasant through out the year. The temperature during summer is 0 0 032 C maximum and 24 C minimum. In winter it is 27 C maximum

0and 16 C minimum.

5. What is the average rainfall ?

The average annual rainfall is 750mm.

6. What is the height of Devanahalli from mean sea Level (MSL) ?

Devanahalli is 3000 ft above mean seal level.

7. What is the main & commonly spoken Language in Devanahalli ?

Kannada is the regional & main spoken language and Telugu, Urdu & English are other popular languages spoken in Devanahalli.

8. Is Devanahalli Taluk Headquarters ?

Yes, Devanahalli is Taluk Headquarters.

9. Is Devanahalli an Assembly Constituency ?

Yes, Devanahalli is an Assembly Constituency.

10. Which district this town comes under ?

Devanahalli comes under Bangalore Rural District.

11. How many municipalities are there in Devanahalli Taluk ?

Two municipalities (Devanahalli & Vijayapura).

12. How many wards are there in Devanahalli TMC ?

There are 22 wards in Devanahalli Town Municipal Corporation.

General Information

13. Who are the important Govt Officials ?

Mr. HT Sangliana : Member of Parliament.

Mr. Chandranna. : Ex- MLA

Mr. Sampath Kumar. : Tehsildar

Mr. L Manjunatha Swamy : TMC Chief Officer

Mr. Nagesh : Taluk Health Officer.

Mr. Devaarajulu : Block Development Officer.

Mr. Venkataswamy : Revenue Inspector

Mr. Venugopal : Circle Inspector

Mr. V Vijayakumar : Sub Inspector (Crime)

Mr. A Mariappa : Sub Inspector (Law & order)

General Information

14 What are the general support facilities/systems available in

Devanahalli?

General Information

Banks 09

ATM counters 07

Gas Agencies 02

Govt Offices 25

Commercial Check Post 01

Senior Courts 01

Addl Junior Courts 02

Judges 03

Advocates 60

Child Welfare Care Centre 01

Police Station 01

RTO 01

AvailableType of Facility / Support

15. What is the ratio between population and bank ?

The ratio is 2576 : 01.

16 What are the main occupations of Devanahalli residents ?

The main occupations of Devanahalli residents are silk based activities, carpentry, masonry, stone cutting, artisan orientation and agriculture.

General Information

What is the medical infrastructure available in Devanahalli ?

Health Care

Govt Hospitals 02

Number of Clinics 23

Beds in Govt Hospitals 30

Doctors 40

Nurses 50

Medical Stores 25

Eye Clinic 01

Dental 03Clinics

AvailabilityType of Facility/Support

Education

1. What is the Educational infrastructure available in Devanahalli Taluk ?

AvailabilityEducational

Institutions/Support Systems

Lower Primary Schools 131

Higher Primary Schools 86

Govt High Schools 13

Govt Junior Colleges 03

Colleges 03

Professional Colleges 04

Teachers 720

Students 14,376

Hostels 04

2. What is the literacy rate of Devanahalli ?

Literacy rate of Devanahalli is 66 % (Higher than the national average of 59.5%)

3. What is the ratio between students and teachers ?

The ratio between students and teacher is 20:1.

Education

Transport Facilities

1. How many buses ply from Devanahalli to surrounding areas ?

From To Distance

700

KSRTC- 400

BMTC- 100

Devanahalli APSRTC- 50

Pvt. Buses - 150

Nandi 03

Vijayapura 140

Doddaballapur 10

Hosakote 10

Bangalore

3. How many bus stops are there in Devanahalli ?

There are five bus stops (Tipu Circle, New Bus Stand, Old Bus Stand, Vijayapura Circle & Nandi Circle.)

4. How many vehicles pass through Devanahalli to Bangalore per day ?

Total 1500 vehicles pass through the town.

5. What is the RTO Code of Devanahalli ?

KA-43 is the RTO code of Devanahalli

2. What is the distance from Devanahalli to other surrounding places?

Transport Facilities

Devanahalli

From To Distance in Kms

Bangalore 35

New Bangalore International Airport 05

Chikkaballapur 22

Doddaballapur 23

Hosakote 24

Nandi 22

Yelahanka 18

Vijayapura 11

6. How many trains leave per day from Devanahalli to Bangalore City ?

Three trains daily and no service on Sunday.

7. What is the automotive strength in Devanahalli ?

Transport Facilities

Two Wheelers 3980

Mini Buses 10

Private Buses 07

Lorries 27

Tractors 161

Trailors 140

Auto Rickshaws 24

Taxis 27

LMVs 1080

JCBs 33

Type of Automobile Number available

General Infrastructure Support

Railway station 01Two wheeler dealers 05Tractor dealers 01Auto rickshaw dealers 01Puncture shops 15Insurance companies 02Milk vending booths 04Saw mills 07Petrol bunks 06Bus stands 02Auto rickshaw stands 03Taxi stand 01Four wheeler service station 01Driving learning schools 02Streets 10Maximum width of road 80 Ft (NH-7)Average width of road 30 FtKPTCL receiving station 01Food storage units 02BESCOM office 01BESCOM ATP counter 01Street lights 53Commercial electrical connections 990Industrial electrical connection 108Residential electrical connections 4318Bore wells 50Hand pumps 45Over head tanks 03Readymade cement mix plants 01Brick industries 06Provision stores 30Number of bakeries 25Number of chicken stalls 15Number of lakes 02Medium & small scale industries 15 Units

Infrastructure Support Availability

1. What is the general infrastructure support available in Devanahalli?

2. What is the rail connectivity to Kolar ?

The work to extend rail connectivity to Kolar is under fast progress.

3. What is the percentage of industrial zone in Devanahalli township?

The percentage of industrial zone is 0.01%.

General Infrastructure Support

1. What is the type of soil in Devanahalli ?

Red & Black Soil

2. What are the main agricultural products cultivated ?

Potato, onion, vegetables and grapes are the main agricultural products cultivated.

3. What is the frequency of Market Fair conducted on Vegetables ?

Once a week (Wednesdays)

4. What is the main commercial crop cultivated ?

Silk is the main commercial crop.

Agricultural Prospects

5. How many Govt Veterinary Centres are there ?

One Veterinary Centre.

6. How many Co-operative societies are functional ?

Two Co-operative societies are there in Devanahalli (Taluk level Artisan Multipurpose Co-operative Society & Taluk level artisan stone-cutter Co-op Society).

7. How many poultry farms are there in and around Devanahalli ?

Six poultry farms.

Agricultural Prospects

1. How many temples are there in Devanahalli ?

There are 25 temples.

2. How many Jain Temples are there ?

Two famous Jain Temples.

3. Are there any Jain Temple Bhojanalaya ?

Yes, there is one Jain Temple Bhojanalaya.

Timings

Breakfast : 0745h to 0930h

Lunch : 1130h to 1330h

Evening : 1630h to 1830h

Spiritual Touches

4. How many churches are there ?

There are two churches.

5. How many mosques are there ?

There are three mosques.

6. What are the main festivals of Devanahalli ?

The main festivals are Venugopala Rathotsava & Mariamma Doddamma Jathre (Month of Feb & April respectively). About 15000 people gather from neighboring villages to celebrate these festivals. A grand illumination is arranged on Chaithra Poornima and one lakh lamps are lit on these days. Nandi Shivarath & Chitravathi festivals are celebrated in the month of Feb-Mar.

Spiritual Touches

What is the infrastructure available for leisure activity and community services in Devanahalli ?

Leisure Hub

Type of Infrastructure Availability

Cinema Halls 02

Park 01

Marriage Halls 05

Library 01

Tourist Spots 02

Guest House 01

Lodges 01

Hotels 04

Dhabas 15

What are the communication network facilities available in Devanahalli Town ?

Communication Network

Post Offices 02

Telephone Exchange 01

Land Line Connections (BSNL) 2000

Private Couriers 02

Cellular Companies 06

Cellular Towers 04

Facilities Available

1. New Bangalore International Airport which will be commissioned in March 2008.

2. Six lane Express Highway from Bangalore to Devanahalli.

3. Widening of road from Devanahalli to Nandi Hills.

4. Rail connectivity to Kolar.

Developments

1. Rail connectivity from BRV ground to Devanahalli Airport.

2. Multiplexes and Theme Parks.

3. A total of 71 projects covering 5,734 acres, planned for residential, commercial and industrial use are proposed.

4. Urban Development Department, Govt of Karnataka has earmarked 408 acres land for financial, transport and communication zone.

Future Developments

5. 435 acres of land has been earmarked for residential use by Karnataka Housing Board.

6. Doubling of existing road width for Tumkur – Hoskote NH-207 via Devanahalli, Vijayapura.

7. Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR) connecting seven taluks.

8. Techno Park is also under planning for Devanahalli.

Future Developments

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