Living in KR Puram, Bangalore

East Bangalore  ·  🚇 Metro accessible  ·  2BHK from ₹16,500/month

KR Puram is in the heart of East Bangalore's IT corridor, offering shorter commutes to major tech parks. It's well-connected by Namma Metro, making travel across the city feasible. Bagmane Tech Park is a manageable 22-minute peak-hour drive.

Rents here are mid-to-high, with a median 2BHK at ₹36,000/month. This area is a good option if your priority is a short commute to offices in Whitefield, Marathahalli, or along the ORR belt. The trade-off is a less developed social infrastructure compared to established areas like Indiranagar or Koramangala.

This area suits IT professionals working in East Bangalore who prioritize commute time over extensive social amenities—it's not for those seeking a vibrant, walkable neighbourhood experience.

Rent in KR Puram

BHK TypeMin RentMax RentMedian Rent
1BHK ₹8,500 ₹40,000 ₹19,500
2BHK ₹16,500 ₹45,000 ₹29,000
3BHK ₹32,000 ₹88,500 ₹63,000
Rent range by flat size Median Min

Rent data last updated: 11 Oct 2026

How long is the commute from KR Puram?

Times reflect Bangalore peak-hour traffic (7–10 AM / 5–8 PM) using zone-specific speed multipliers — not free-flow or Google Maps best-case estimates.

Office / Tech Park Distance 🚗 Cab (peak) 🏍 Own vehicle (peak) Total/mo (cab)
Bagmane Tech Park 8.13 km 22 min 22 min ₹8,761 All modes →
Whitefield / ITPL 7.49 km 24 min 24 min ₹8,085 All modes →
Brookfield / EPIP Zone 7.73 km 26 min 26 min ₹8,339 All modes →
Embassy Golf Links 11.56 km 32 min 32 min ₹12,383 All modes →
MG Road / UB City 13.22 km 38 min 38 min ₹14,136 All modes →
Salarpuria Tech Park 10.79 km 38 min 38 min ₹11,570 All modes →
Koramangala (Startup Hub) 15.04 km 40 min 40 min ₹16,058 All modes →
Cessna Business Park 11.15 km 42 min 42 min ₹11,950 All modes →
Manyata Tech Park 13.61 km 43 min 43 min ₹14,548 All modes →
Embassy Tech Village 12.4 km 45 min 45 min ₹13,270 All modes →
Outer Ring Road (Marathahalli–Sarjapur) 12.97 km 46 min 46 min ₹13,872 All modes →
RMZ Ecospace 13.18 km 47 min 47 min ₹14,094 All modes →
Hebbal Business Park 16.11 km 48 min 48 min ₹17,188 All modes →
Prestige Tech Park 14.34 km 53 min 53 min ₹15,319 All modes →
HSR Layout 18.72 km 54 min 54 min ₹19,944 All modes →
Yeshwanthpur 20.25 km 60 min 60 min ₹21,560 All modes →
Bannerghatta Road 22.08 km 64 min 64 min ₹23,492 All modes →
Sarjapur Road 20.3 km 70 min 70 min ₹21,613 All modes →
JP Nagar 25.27 km 71 min 71 min ₹26,861 All modes →
Electronic City 27.85 km 75 min 75 min ₹29,586 All modes →
Global Village Tech Park 27.97 km 79 min 79 min ₹29,712 All modes →
Devanahalli / Aerospace SEZ 34.1 km 87 min 87 min ₹36,186 All modes →

Peak-hour estimates use ORS driving-car profile adjusted by Bangalore zone-specific traffic multipliers derived from published city traffic surveys. Free-flow times would be significantly lower and unrealistic for daily commuters.

Monthly living costs in KR Puram

Beyond rent and commute, here's what everyday life costs in KR Puram. Per-person estimates; utilities and internet are for a 2BHK household.

🛒
Groceries
₹2,400 – ₹3,600
🍽
Dining Out
₹2,200 – ₹3,700
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Utilities
₹2,200 – ₹3,700
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Internet
₹900 – ₹1,100
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Maid
₹2,400 – ₹4,000
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Gym
₹1,000 – ₹1,900

Neighbourhood amenities near KR Puram

POI counts within 1.5 km of KR Puram centre, sourced from OpenStreetMap via ORS.

65
Healthcare
hospitals · clinics · pharmacies · dentists
within 1.5 km
46
Restaurants
restaurants · cafes · fast food · bars
within 1.5 km
89
Shops
supermarkets · malls · electronics · stores
within 1.5 km
17
Schools
schools · colleges · universities
within 1.5 km
10
Recreation
parks · playgrounds · sports centres (public only)
within 1.5 km
12
Banks/ATMs
banks · ATMs · financial services
within 1.5 km