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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2017}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Rajarajeshwari Nagar
| native_name =
| settlement_type = Suburb
| image_skyline = {{Photomontage
| photo1a =Rajarajeshwari Entrance - panoramio.jpg
| photo1b = Gopalan Mall - panoramio.jpg
| photo2a =Sonata Global Village.JPG
| photo2b = Omkar temple.JPG
| size = 280
| color = white
}}
| image_caption = (L-R from top) Arch at the entrance of RR Nagar, Gopalan Arcade Mall, a building in [[Global Village Tech Park]], [[Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Temple]]
| pushpin_map = India Bengaluru#India Karnataka#India
| coordinates = {{coord|12.929949|77.536011|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = India
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Karnataka]]
| subdivision_type2 = Metro
| subdivision_name2 = [[Bengaluru]]
| subdivision_type4 = Ward
| subdivision_name4 = 160
| population_total = 56,897
| population_as_of = 2011<ref>http://bbmp.gov.in/documents/10180/460906/BBMPR_ward_master_BBMP+Restructuring+03-08-%202015.pdf/89caf820-58a7-4d73-a785-7082f250d7d7</ref>
| demographics_type1 = Kannada
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Kannada]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 560098
| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha constituency|Bangalore Rural]]
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency
| blank2_info_sec1 = Rajarajeshwari Nagar
}}

'''Rajarajeshwari Nagar''' (also called '''RR Nagar''') is a residential locality in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India. It is located in the southwestern part of Bangalore along the [[Mysore Road]], with [[Nagarbhavi]] and the [[Bangalore University]] to the north and north west and [[Kengeri]] to the south west. There is a prominent arch shaped structure on Mysore Road which serves as the most popular entrance to this locality.

The area was named after Jnanakshi Rajarajeshwari Temple which is located in the Rajarajeshwari Nagar. The locality has plenty of greenery and has contributed to many rallies and protests regarding the nature. The people here care about each other and co-exist peacefully. they have also run many campaigns. Ideal Homes, BEML Layout, BHEL Layout, Krishna Garden, Halagevaderahalli, Kenchenahalli, Pattanagere, Gattigere, Channasandra and Ganakal are some of the sublocalities within Rajarajeshwari Nagar.

==Culture==
The [[Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath]] is set to open a 14-acre campus in Rajarajeshwari Nagar by 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/chitrakala-parishath-set-to-open-rr-nagar-campus/article25921739.ece|title=Chitrakala parishath set to open R.R. Nagar campus|date=5 January 2019|via=thehindu.com}}</ref>

The neighbourhood is known for its vigilance against garbage dumping. Residents of the locality have formed a volunteer group called "Swachh RR Nagar" to clear garbage from public places in the area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/rr-nagara-residents-began-adopting-streets-last-year/articleshow/71284789.cms|title=RR Nagara residents began adopting streets last year|website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref> In 2019, [[BBMP]] installed CCTV cameras in the locality to monitor and curb garbage dumping.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2019/sep/02/cctv-cameras-to-help-officials-tackle-garbage-dumping-at-bengalurus-rr-nagar-2027671.html|title=CCTV cameras to help officials tackle garbage dumping at Bengaluru's RR Nagar|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

Residents of RR Nagar also ensure that the ban on plastic is enforced in the neighbourhood by donating paper covers and cloth bags to vendors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/cover-story/bengalureans-are-doing-everything-possible-to-prevent-the-city-from-becoming-bingaluru/articleshow/68553344.cms|title=Residents are finding solutions themselves to problems that should be tackled by elected representatives|website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2019/jun/11/bengaluru-residents-start-unique-rent-a-bag-scheme-to-end-plastic-use-1988469.html|title=Bengaluru residents start unique rent-a-bag scheme to end plastic use|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The locality reportedly became "plastic-free" in mid 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/civic/rajarajeshwari-nagar-will-be-plastic-free-by-world-environment-day/articleshow/69435636.cms|title=Rajarajeshwari Nagar will be plastic-free by World Environment Day|website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref>

== Global Village Tech Park ==
{{main|Global Village Tech Park}}

The Global Village Tech Park, spread over 120 acres, is located in Rajarajeshwari Nagar. A number of companies' offices are present in the Park. The headquarters of IT services firm [[Mindtree]] is also located there.

==Notable residents==
* [[Darshan (actor)|Darshan]]<ref name="darshan" />
* [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]]<ref name="ganesh" />
*[[Rakshit Shetty]]<ref>https://indiankanoon.org/doc/61350430/</ref>
* [[Diganth]]<ref name="diganth" />
* [[Amulya]]<ref name="voters"/>
*[[Duniya Vijay]]<ref>https://www.deccanherald.com/city/actor-duniya-vijays-wives-700407.html {{Bare URL inline|date=November 2021}}</ref>
* [[Avinash]]<ref name="voters"/>
* [[Malavika Avinash]]<ref name="ganesh">{{cite news|title=BBMP's re-survey: 'Ideal' tactic to buy time?|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/240816/bbmps-re-survey-ideal-tactic-to-buy-time.html|access-date=17 November 2016|work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref name="darshan">{{cite news|title=Darshan, ex-minister's properties may face demolition axe soon|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Darshan-ex-ministers-properties-may-face-demolition-axe-soon/articleshow/53818190.cms|access-date=17 November 2016|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
* [[Indrajith Lankesh]]<ref name="diganth" />
* [[B. Jayashree]]<ref name="diganth">{{cite news|title=South Bengaluru's new realty star|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/491054/south-bengalurus-realty-star.html|access-date=17 November 2016|work=Deccan Herald}}</ref>
* [[Nivedita Jain]]<ref>{{cite news|title=A reluctant starter who made it big in tinsel town|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/04/18/stories/2004041802440500.htm|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2004-04-18|access-date=31 December 2017}} {{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
* [[Gauri Lankesh]]<ref name="ToI_shot_2017">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/noted-journalist-gauri-lankesh-shot-dead-at-her-house/articleshow/60380886.cms |title=Senior journalist Gauri Lankesh shot dead at her house |author=Rajiv Kalkod |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=5 September 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906000949/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/noted-journalist-gauri-lankesh-shot-dead-at-her-house/articleshow/60380886.cms |archive-date=6 September 2017 }}</ref>
* [[Siddalingaiah (poet)|Siddalingaiah]]<ref name="voters">{{cite news|title=Party workers pester voters in RR Nagar, block traffic|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/city/zealous-party-workers-pester-voters-rr-nagar-block-traffic-672245.html|access-date=2 June 2018|work=Deccan Herald}}</ref>

==Educational institutions==
*[[BGS group of Institutions-CBSE]]
*[[Shri Jnanakshi Vidyaketan]]
*[[Global academy for learning]]
*[[National Public School, Rajarajeshwari Nagar|National Public School]]
*[[National Hill View Public School]]
*[[Panchasheela school and college]]
*[[R. V. College of Engineering]]
* [[RNS Institute of Technology]]
* [[JSSATE]]
* [[SJB Institute of Technology]]
* [[Global Academy of Technology]]
* [[Sri Jnanakshi Vidyaniketan]]
* [[Sri Rajeshwari Vidyashala]]
*[[Lalith Castle International School -CBSE]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{Commons category-inline|Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore}}
{{Geographic Location
| Northwest = [[Nagarbhavi]]
| North = [[Bangalore University]] / Jnanabharathi
| Northeast = [[Nayandahalli]]
| West = [[Kengeri]]
| Centre = Rajarajeshwari Nagar
| East = [[Banashankari]]
| Southwest = [[Kengeri]]
| South = [[Banashankari]]
| Southeast = [[Banashankari]] / [[Uttarahalli]]
}}

[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Bangalore]]

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