A LOCALITY NAMED AFTER A POET
R.T Nagar or Rabindranath Tagore Nagar is a residential area in Bangalore North, developed during the 1970s by the Bangalore Development Authority. Once a small colony, R.T. Nagar today is a bustling neighbourhood close to high-profile places like Sadashivnagar and Dollar’s Colony.
Did you know?
Back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, the Head Post Office on R.T Nagar Main Road was the common landmark mentioned in postal addresses as it was the only well-known building in the area.
Commute
The R.T Nagar bus depot has frequent buses going to every major city location. The closest railway stations are Bangalore Cantonment (5 kilometres) and Yeshwantpur Railway Station (6.5 kilometres). The Kempegowda Airport is about 30 kilometres away from R.T Nagar. The Hebbal flyover is just three kilometres away from the locality centre.
Lifestyle
R.T Nagar is a wonderful mix of the old and the new. On the one hand, you have residential and apartment complexes coming up, and on the other hand, there are decade-old bungalows and houses lined up by the dozen. Shopping malls, restaurants, theatres–this area has all the essential amenities one could want. A stroll at Sankey Lake is perfect for those who enjoy quiet moments.
Top Projects
Eating out
From the well-loved Shanti Sagar and Empire Hotel to pizza and burger outlets, R.T. Nagar has good options for all taste palettes.
Schools/Educational Institutions
- Michael’s School
- Adarsha Vidyalaya School
- Vijaya Bharati Public School
- Florence Public School
- Navodaya Vidyaniketana
- Mac Nay Doon’s English School
- Presidency School
- Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences and Hospital
- Kamala College of Nursing
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology
- Sanjay Gandhi College of Education
Hospitals
Good hospitals in this locality include:
- Rohit Children’s Clinic
- Vasan Eye Care
- Pradnya Nethralaya
- V-Care Hospital
The Real Estate Market
The average price per sq. ft. in this locality is approximately Rs. 5,320. The prices have been increasing year-on-year, with a 12% increase in recent times.
What to Expect
Though slightly away from the city centre, R.T. Nagar is a well-developed layout. This is a great place to find a family home or an independent house for sale. The choice ranges from affordable homes to luxury real estate.