Know your neighbourhood - 11: Vijayanagar, Nagarabhavi & more
Overview: Vijayanagar, once known as Hosahalli village, was formed in the 1960s. Originally had many workers from Binny Mills forming a township, the proximity to the city encouraged more people to move westwards. Attiguppe was an ancient village with the old Lakshmi Narasimha temple near the bus stand. The Chord road cuts through Vijayanagar and connects the entire western arc of the city. Vijayanagar is close to premier institutes like Bangalore University and National Law School. One by two is one of the favourite haunts for the locals for morning and evening snacks. Apart from this there are several eateries in this locality. Vijayanagar has also seen rapid developments in the last decade with the metro rail, modern bus terminus and underpasses being constructed. BHEL Electronics Division, was established in 1964, making Vijayanagar a prime location from the 60s. RPC(Railway Parallel Colony) Layout, recently renamed as Hampinagar, is an extension of Vijayanagar East. The Lakshmina...