Interesting facts about Bangalore

 

  Interesting Facts About Bangalore City 

1. Bangalore - A Megacity:

The city of Bangalore has a population of over 10 million, thus making it the third most populous city amongst essential towns in India and a megacity.

2. A Cool City With High Altitude:

Bangalore is located at an elevation of 900 m or 3000 ft on the Deccan Plateau, thus making it the city situated at the highest altitude among major cities in India.

3. The Godly City:

With more than a 1000 temples, 400 mosques, 100 churches, three Gurudwaras, two Buddhist viharas and even a fire temple, Bangalore classifies as a diverse city with various cultures and religions coexisting.

4. Historical Founding Stone:

A mud fort established by the ruler Kempe Gowda was known to be the foundation of modern-day Bengaluru.

5. Capital city of Karnataka:

Bangalore was initially the capital of Mysore State until Karnataka was formed in 1956. Then Bangalore was declared as Karnataka's capital.

6. The Title of Silicon Valley of India:

Bangalore is called the 'Silicon Valley of India' because of the growing IT sector and startups.

7. The Hub for Headquarters:

The Headquarters of some of India's largest companies such as Wipro, ISRO, Infosys, and HAL are located in Bangalore.

8. A Fast Growing City:

Bangalore is the second fastest-growing major city in India, owing to its diverse demographics.

9. The Hub for Education:

Many educational and research institutions like Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Indian Institute of Management (IIM Bangalore), Christ University, etc. are located in Bangalore.

10. The Center For Aerospace:

Bangalore is home to many aerospace organisations such as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, and National Aerospace Laboratories.

11. Lights, Camera, Action!

Bangalore is also home to the vibrant Kannada Film Industry. And many famous actors like Deepika Padukone, Rajinikanth are from here.

12. Interesting Fact About Bangalore's Name:

The etymology of the name Bengaluru dates back to the 12th century, when King Veera Ballala got lost in a forest and was served boiled beans by an old woman he found there - thus naming the place 'Benda - Kal - Ooru' (the land of cooked beans), that changed to Bengaluru over time.

13. The City of Gardens:

Bangalore was given the title of the City of Gardens, because of the number of well-maintained gardens and parks in the city, for example - Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, etc.

14. Pub Capital of the Country:

No one parties, like the people in Bangalore, do. With over 800 pubs and bars, Bangalore is called the Pub Capital of India.

15. Rock Capital of the Country:

Talking of partying, Bangalore is also well known for its underground music scene, with lots of local bands performing there. The city is also an accessible location for international music festivals and concerts. Hence, it's aptly titled the 'Rock/Metal Capital of India'

16. It's Vegan-friendly!

All animal lovers rejoice, as PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) India called Bangalore India's most vegan-friendly city. It is home to many vegan restaurants.

17. A Festival for Literature:

'Bangalore Literature Festival', inaugurated in 2012, is the city's very own literature festival.

18. An Exhibition of Cartoons:

Bangalore houses India's only Cartoon Gallery that exhibits works by cartoonists across the country. It is organised by the Indian Institute of Cartoonists, in Bangalore.

19. Oldest Radio Club in the country:

India's oldest Radio Club - Bangalore Amateur Radio Club - was established in this city in 1959.

20. Ample access to the Internet:

Owing to a large number of IT companies, Bangalore has the most significant amount of broadband internet connections in the country.

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