KR Puram, Bangalore

KR Puram, also known as Krishnarajapuram, is a prominent locality in the eastern zone of Bangalore. This area is surrounded by two prime road networks of the city, the Outer Ring Road and Old Madras Road, keeping it close to prime IT hubs and making it an important real-estate zone. The locality is bordered by Whitefield to the south and Ramamurthy Nagar to the west, and it is known for its market and lakes such as the KR Puram and Seegehalli lakes.

KR Puram has evolved into a major residential and commercial address in recent years. Self-sufficient social infrastructure, robust connectivity and easy access to employment hubs are the key reasons that make KR Puram a preferred location among homebuyers. Sobha Developers, DS Max Properties, Confident Group and Sumadhura Group are among the prominent developers with inventory here, alongside Prestige Group's residential offerings in the Horamavu and Kothanuru micro-markets that fall within the KR Puram hobli.

On pricing, flat rates in KR Puram range roughly between Rs 6,600 and Rs 12,150 per sq ft, with the average around Rs 9,550 per sq ft. The locality has seen strong appreciation, with flat rates changing by 30.8% in the last 1 year, 67.5% in the last 3 years, and 89.1% in the last 5 years. This makes KR Puram one of the better-performing residential markets in East Bangalore, driven by IT-corridor proximity and upcoming metro connectivity.

Social infrastructure is well established: the area feels active with decent street lighting, frequent BMTC buses on Old Madras Road, and local markets, grocery shops and pharmacies within walking distance. Phoenix Marketcity, a landmark shopping destination, along with several schools and hospitals, make KR Puram practical for families as well as working professionals employed in the nearby Whitefield-ORR IT belt.