An integral part of north Bengaluru, Hennur would have remained largely neglected if it had not been for the new international airport. Ever since the airport was constructed in 2005, Hennur has been enjoying a fair amount of attention from home seekers and builders alike.
With close access to Banaswadi, HBR Layout and Hebbal, Hennur is fast emerging as the hotbed of real estate development in the City. Located 20 km away from Majestic and 25 km away from the airport, Hennur is for those who travel quite often. Long neglected, Hennur is now poised to rise exponentially in terms of growth.
Leiya Chon Tungshangao, CEO, DS MAX Group, is of the opinion that “The major attractive point of Hennur is that it is not very far from the City, yet enjoys a calmer and peaceful ambience.” Shedding light on the working points for the area, Suresh Hari, secretary, CREDAI, agrees, “Hennur is mainly sought after for its connectivity.
Currently, an alternative route for the airport has also been planned. If this parallel approach comes to life, the area is going to witness a phenomenal growth. The property rates will double in the next one and a half years if development continues on the right track.”
Bijay Aggarwal, managing director, Salarpuria Sattva Group adds, “Located off Outer Ring Road and about 20-minute drive from the heart of the City, Hennur is well connected to other parts of the City and its proximity to the international airport has made it an
ideal destination for business enter-prises, educational institutions, and commercial establishments. Manyata Tech Park being close to Hennur makes it an attractive residential area for the tech park employees. In addition to these, Hennur Road is planned to be widened to a four-lane highway along with a cargo road for the international airport. Infrastructure wise, the area will surely receive a boost in the near future.”
Bustling hub
Menaka N, a resident of Hennur for the past 15 years, says, “The population residing in Hennur is a melting pot of cultures - you can find a beautiful mix of Asians, South Africans, Palestinians and people from North-East India. Good infrastructure is an integral part of the layout here and both residential and commercial establishments can be found in great numbers.”
Major forms of development are unfolding at the Hennur Main Road, while you can also find investments in areas like Ganga Nagar and Ashok Nagar. Leiya explains, “The area has a decent number of commercial establishments. You can also find many good schools and colleges in this area today.” Some of them include CMR National Public School, SJR Public School and East Point School.
“When it comes to healthcare facilities, Hennur is still in the nascent stages, but there are many tertiary centres of major hospitals. But yes, there is definitely a need for much greater presence,” says Suresh. Apart from being closely located to major IT parks like Embassy and Manyata, Hennur is also home to other software enterprises such as Philips Software Centre, Jplan Infotech and so on. For those who love arts and music, the Bangalore Institute of Music and Arts is in close proximity.
The ongoing rates of property spaces in Hennur are around Rs 4,000-5,000 per sq ft and a two-BHK apartment with basic amenities would cost you Rs 40 lakh and above. Many real estate players consider Hennur as an upcoming area and predict that it will enjoy a good appreciation value. If you are looking for a rental space, be ready to shell out somewhere close to Rs 18,000 a month.
Hennur is majorly identified by its main road, which is usually in the news for all the wrong reasons – snarling traffic jams, unfinished stretches and noise pollution. While it enjoys a decent share of attention, it also suffers from the lack of many basic amenities. Suresh says, “As is the situation everywhere else in the City, Hennur also faces the problem of garbage disposal and water supply. Unless self-regulation measures are put in place, the problem of water supply won’t be resolved.”
Even though the area is well-connected, it still needs to do better in terms of connectivity via public transport. Majority of the residents commute with their own means of transport, but better public transport will mean greater development for the area. Bijay avers, “Better traffic management, especially during the peak hours on the Outer Ring Road will help to a great extent.”
According to Menaka, three major problems plague the area - illegal parking of trucks, disturbance from the bus depot as well as dust and noise pollution. “Residential projects have mushroomed over the past couple of years and this has added to the burden of the area.
Usually, bus depots are not made a part of the general residential layout, but here that’s not the case. The noise generated everyday is unbearable and even the dust poses a major health hazard. We have tried reasoning with the officials but nothing seems to work.”
All that notwithstanding, Hennur is poised for growth say the experts.