Sarjapur, or Sarjapura as it was known earlier, dates back to the 17th Century AD when the Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb offered a cluster of villages as a land grant to the Wodeyars. Sarjapura was then world-renowned for its fine muslin and silk cloth. But in the early 1800s, after the advent of the British, things took a nasty turn. The British, sensing the threat to their money-generating textiles industry spearheaded by the mills in Manchester, deliberately worked arduously towards the decline of this thriving cottage industry. Sarjapur remained just another small town, around 30 km away to the south-east of Bangalore, until the IT Boom set in. Now it is a much-sought-after location for Bangaloreans, given its positioning, and connectivity to the different IT corridors and corporate hubs across Bangalore.

The last few years have seen the rise of Sarjapur as a great investment opportunity due to the following reasons:

• Location

It is well connected to IT hubs like Whitefield, Electronic City and Marathahalli. Easy access to the Outer Ring Road and the Central Business District and the Bangalore International Airport is a boon to residents and businesses based in Sarjapur. Connectivity has been constantly improving through road and rail infrastructural developments.

• Emergence as an IT Hub

Now there are several IT Parks and tech companies like Sasken Communication Technologies Ltd., having their offices in Sarjapur. As a result, the large workforce created its own demand for residential accommodation and businesses clamoured for office space resulting in greater potential for capital appreciation and good returns by way of rental incomes. The proposed Infosys headquarters to be housed in 268 acres adds to Sarjapur’s emergence as an IT hub straddling the Electronic City Corridor and the Whitefield IT corridor.

• Infrastructure

Recent years have seen a tremendous increase in infrastructure development in Sarjapur. New roads and flyovers, and widening of existing roads have increased the connectivity to different parts of Bangalore. A 2.4 km 4-lane road from Ejipura to Koramangala, when completed, will slash travel time considerably. The ongoing metro rail project connecting Sarjapur to the rest of Bangalore will make this area even more desirable for residents and businesses. The future indeed looks promising for Sarjapur.

• Educational Institutions

Sarjapur boasts of several reputed International Schools, Medical and Business Administration Colleges. The Azim Premji University spread over 68 acres, is also in Sarjapur. These institutions are much-sought-after by students from all over. This too leads to a demand for residential and commercial accommodation. Award-winning International schools vie with each other as they offer skating rinks, swimming pools, and basketball courts along with badminton courts, cricket fields, and football grounds thereby promising exposure to the children to not just academics but growth in a holistic way.

• Healthcare

Sarjapur has many healthcare facilities and top-notch hospitals like Manipal Hospital, and Apollo Clinics, rendering high quality medical assistance to residents and patients from all over. Specialized treatment like Fertility and IVF can also be accessed in Sarjapur. There are many multi-specialty hospitals to choose from in Sarjapur.

• Serene environment

In spite of rapid urbanization, Sarjapur has been retaining its old-world charm with green spaces, parks, and lakes. The Kaikondrahalli lake with its park is a favourite among the residents who cherish the stroll through the mile-long walking trail across the perimeter of the lake. The lake is frequented by various migratory birds like egrets and cormorants and also a host of resident birds like kingfishers and moorhens. There is a butterfly park and also a lot of greenery around.

• Cultural Diversity

Given its cosmopolitan nature, people from different cultural backgrounds from all over India have made Sarjapur their home away from home. These can be experienced through their frequent community events and festivals and also at the eateries offering a rich variety of culinary options.

• Real Estate

When we see the spectacular growth that Sarjapur has witnessed over the years, the planned and structured development of the real estate market is an investor’s dream. It offers multiple options of varying magnitude with plots, apartments, villas, gated communities and integrated townships where amenities like parks, clubs, and shopping malls attract the attention of investors and homemakers. The House of Godrej has been a byword for excellence and ever-dependable trust for well over a century and Godrej Properties continues with the same tradition of commitment to deliver quality each time.

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