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{{Short description|Small City in Bangalore, Karnataka, India}}
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'''Varthur''' is a suburb situated in the Eastern periphery of [[Bangalore]] City and part of the internationally famous Whitefield township. Varthur is a [[Hobli]] and part of the [[Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike]].<!--<ref name=History>{{cite web|url=http://www.bmponline.org|title=bmponline.org&nbsp;-&nbsp;This website is for sale!&nbsp;-&nbsp;bmponline Resources and Information.|website=www.bmponline.org|access-date=17 April 2018 }}</ref>--> Varthur was a [[Legislative Assembly]] in the state of [[Karnataka]] but was split into three legislative assemblies C.V.Raman Nagar, Mahadevapura and [[Krishnarajapura]] in the year 2008. It is also one of the wards of [[BBMP]]. It is located in South-Eastern Bangalore between old Airport road and Sarjapur road. Varthur is very close to [[ITPB]].
'''Varthur''' is a suburb situated in the Eastern periphery of [[Bangalore]] City and part of the internationally famous Whitefield township. Varthur is a [[Hobli]] and part of the [[Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike]]. Varthur was a [[Legislative Assembly]] in the state of [[Karnataka]] but was split into three legislative assemblies C.V.Raman Nagar, Mahadevapura and [[Krishnarajapura]] in the year 2008. It is also one of the wards of [[BBMP]]. It is located in South-Eastern Bangalore between old Airport road and Sarjapur road. Varthur is very close to [[ITPB]].


There are many IT companies in Varthur Hobli. The head office of one of the largest IT companies, [[Wipro Technologies]] is situated at Doddakannelli, Varthur Hobli. Some other companies such as [[Cisco Systems]], [[ARM Limited|ARM]], and [[Aricent Group]], are situated in Varthur Hobli.
There are many IT companies in Varthur Hobli. The head office of one of the largest IT companies, [[Wipro Technologies]] is situated here. Some other companies such as [[Cisco Systems]], [[ARM Limited|ARM]], and [[Aricent Group]], are situated in Varthur Hobli.


At Varthur, people celebrate [[Ratha|Brahmarathotsava]] of Sri Chennaraya Swamy, which happens on the day of [[Ratha Saptami]]. It is one of the famous events that takes place in this area. Two days later is [[Karaga (festival)|Karaga]] of Sri Draupathamma ([[Draupadi]]) at Sri Dharmaraya Swamy ([[Yudhishthira]]) temple, which happens at night and is visited by thousands of people from Varthur, Gunjur, Madhuranagara, [[Whitefield, India|Whitefield]], Ramagondannahalli, Balagere, Sorahunase, Immadihalli, Harohalli, Muthsandra, and Kotur.
At Varthur, people celebrate [[Ratha|Brahmarathotsava]] of Sri Chennaraya Swamy, which happens on the day of [[Ratha Saptami]]. It is one of the famous events that takes place in this area. Two days later is [[Karaga (festival)|Karaga]] of Sri Draupathamma ([[Draupadi]]) at Sri Dharmaraya Swamy ([[Yudhishthira]]) temple, which happens at night and is visited by thousands of people from Varthur, Gunjur, Madhuranagara, [[Whitefield, India|Whitefield]], Ramagondannahalli, Balagere, Sorahunase, Immadihalli, Harohalli, Muthsandra, and Kotur.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Varthur is located at {{Coord|12.940699|N|77.746596|E|}}. The [[Ponnaiyar]] flows through Varthur.
Varthur is located at {{Coord|12.940699|N|77.746596|E|}}. The river [[Ponnaiyar|Dakshina Pinakini]] flows through Varthur.


==Administration==
==Administration==
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*[[BBMP]] Ward : Varthur
*[[BBMP]] Ward : Varthur
*MP  : P C Mohan ([[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP))
*MP  : P C Mohan ([[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP))
*MLA : Aravinda Limbavali (BJP)
*MLA : Manjula Aravind Limbavali (BJP)
*Councilor: Pushpa Manjunath (BJP)
*Councilor: Yet to be elected


== Educational institutions ==
== Educational institutions ==
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*[[Greenwood high bangalore|Greenwood High]] near Dommasandra Circle
*[[Greenwood high bangalore|Greenwood High]] near Dommasandra Circle
*TISB International School near Dommasandra Circle
*TISB International School near Dommasandra Circle
*Inventure Academy near Dommasandra Circle
*[[Inventure Academy]] near Dommasandra Circle
*Oakridge International School near Dommasandra Circle
*Oakridge International School near Dommasandra Circle
*Indus International School in Dommasandra Circle
*Indus International School in Dommasandra Circle
*Abhijatha Education Society (SLF Convent)
*Abhijatha Education Society (SLF Convent)
*Karnataka Public Schools Kps Varthur


== Varthur Main Road ==
== Varthur Main Road ==
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== Varthur lake ==
== Varthur lake ==


The lake [[ecosystem]] is an integral part of Bangalore, although unplanned urbanisation and industrialisation have led to the contamination of these water bodies. Varthur Lake, which has an area of {{convert|180.40|ha|acre}} is the second largest lake<ref name="academia.edu">{{cite journal|url=https://www.academia.edu/735130|title=Assessment of treatment capabilities of Varthur Lake, Bangalore, India|first1=Mahapatra, Durga|last1=Madhab|first2=Chanakya|last2=H.N.|first3=Ramachandra|last3=T.V.|journal=International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management|volume=14|issue=1/2/3/4|access-date=17 April 2018}}</ref> in Bangalore city and also one of the most polluted<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/energy/water/paper/varthur/index.htm|title=Varthur lake|website=wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in|access-date=17 April 2018}}</ref> lakes in Bangalore. Its ecosystem is under continuous degradation because of sewage water from Bangalore entering the lake from [[Bellandur Lake]], further upstream.
The lake [[ecosystem]] is an integral part of Bangalore, although unplanned urbanisation and industrialisation have led to the contamination of these water bodies. Varthur Lake, which has an area of {{convert|180.40|ha|acre|abbr=on}} is the second largest lake<ref name="academia.edu">{{cite journal |last1=Mahapatra |first1=Durga Madhab |last2=Chanakya |first2=H. N. |last3=Ramachandra |first3=T. V. |date=2011 |title=Assessment of treatment capabilities of Varthur Lake, Bangalore, India |url=https://www.academia.edu/735130 |journal=International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management |volume=14 |issue=1/2/3/4 |pages=84–102 |access-date=17 April 2018 |via=academia.edu}}</ref> in Bangalore city and also one of the most polluted<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Ramachandra |first=T. V. |date=Winter 2008 |title=Spatial Analysis and Characterisation of Lentic Ecosystems: A Case Study of Varthur Lake, Bangalore |url=http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/energy/water/paper/varthur/index.htm |url-status=dead |journal=International Journal of Ecology & Development |volume=9 |issue=W08 |pages=39–56 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120054504/http://wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in/energy/water/paper/varthur/index.htm |archive-date=20 January 2021 |via=Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science. Bangalore}}</ref> lakes in Bangalore. Its ecosystem is under continuous degradation because of sewage water from Bangalore entering the lake from [[Bellandur Lake]], further upstream.


This is a man-made lake, built by the [[Western Ganga Dynasty|Ganga]] kings over thousands of years ago<ref name="academia.edu"/> for agriculture and domestic uses but now the lake is receiving 40% of the sewage water from Bangalore for over 50 years resulting in [[eutrophication]].
This is a man-made lake, built by the [[Western Ganga Dynasty|Ganga]] kings thousands of years ago<ref name="academia.edu"/> for agriculture and domestic uses but now the lake is receiving 40% of the sewage water from Bangalore for over 50 years resulting in [[eutrophication]].


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:chennarayaswamy.jpg|Sree Chennaraya Swamy
File:chennarayaswamy.jpg|Sree Chennaraya Swamy
File:Forum_Value_Mall_8-21-2010_10-21-17_AM.JPG|Forum Value Mall
File:Forum_Value_Mall_8-21-2010_10-21-17_AM.JPG|Nexus Whitefield Mall (Formerly Forum Value Mall)
File:Forum_Value_Mall_8-21-2010_10-20-58_AM.JPG|Forum Value Mall
File:Forum_Value_Mall_8-21-2010_10-20-58_AM.JPG|Nexus Whitefield Mall (Formerly Forum Value Mall)
File:Sigma_Technology_Park_8-21-2010_10-06-37_AM.JPG|Sigma Technology Park
File:Sigma_Technology_Park_8-21-2010_10-06-37_AM.JPG|Sigma Technology Park
</gallery>
</gallery>
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{{Neighbourhoods of Bangalore}}
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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in East Bengaluru]]

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Varthur
Suburb
Sunset over Varthur lake.
Sunset over Varthur lake.
Varthur is located in Karnataka
Varthur
Varthur
Coordinates: 12°56′27″N 77°44′48″E / 12.940699°N 77.746596°E / 12.940699; 77.746596
CountryIndia
StateKarnataka
DistrictBangalore
MetroBangalore
Government
 • BodyBBMP
Population
 (January 2015)
 • Total46,000
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
560 087
Telephone code91-(0)80-2853XXXX
Vehicle registrationKA 53
Lok Sabha constituencyBangalore Central
Vidhan Sabha constituencyMahadevapura

Varthur is a suburb situated in the Eastern periphery of Bangalore City and part of the internationally famous Whitefield township. Varthur is a Hobli and part of the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike. Varthur was a Legislative Assembly in the state of Karnataka but was split into three legislative assemblies C.V.Raman Nagar, Mahadevapura and Krishnarajapura in the year 2008. It is also one of the wards of BBMP. It is located in South-Eastern Bangalore between old Airport road and Sarjapur road. Varthur is very close to ITPB.

There are many IT companies in Varthur Hobli. The head office of one of the largest IT companies, Wipro Technologies is situated here. Some other companies such as Cisco Systems, ARM, and Aricent Group, are situated in Varthur Hobli.

At Varthur, people celebrate Brahmarathotsava of Sri Chennaraya Swamy, which happens on the day of Ratha Saptami. It is one of the famous events that takes place in this area. Two days later is Karaga of Sri Draupathamma (Draupadi) at Sri Dharmaraya Swamy (Yudhishthira) temple, which happens at night and is visited by thousands of people from Varthur, Gunjur, Madhuranagara, Whitefield, Ramagondannahalli, Balagere, Sorahunase, Immadihalli, Harohalli, Muthsandra, and Kotur.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Varthur is located at 12°56′27″N 77°44′48″E / 12.940699°N 77.746596°E / 12.940699; 77.746596. The river Dakshina Pinakini flows through Varthur.

Administration[edit | edit source]

  • MP Constituency : Bangalore Central
  • MLA Constituency : Mahadevapura
  • BBMP Ward : Varthur
  • MP  : P C Mohan (Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP))
  • MLA : Manjula Aravind Limbavali (BJP)
  • Councilor: Yet to be elected

Educational institutions[edit | edit source]

  • New Horizon College of Engineering
  • CMR Institute of Technology
  • Pratham International School, Varthur
  • Krupanidhi Nursing pharmacy degree and PU College, Gunjur
  • Government Degree College, Varthur
  • Government High School and Junior College, Varthur
  • Government Middle School, Varthur
  • Jnana sagar vidya mandir school, Varthur
  • Sri Sharadha Vidhya Mandir, Varthur
  • Ryan International
  • K K Education Society
  • Vagdevi Vilas School (at Varthur and Marathahalli)
  • Lady Vailankanni Group of Institutions
  • Chrysalis High, Gunjur
  • Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir
  • Vibgyor High School, Marathahalli
  • Chrysalis High School In, Varthur, Gunjur Main Road
  • Vahe Global Academy, Varthur, Gunjur
  • Deen's Academy, in whitefield ECC Road
  • Global Indian International School, near Dommasandra Circle
  • Greenwood High near Dommasandra Circle
  • TISB International School near Dommasandra Circle
  • Inventure Academy near Dommasandra Circle
  • Oakridge International School near Dommasandra Circle
  • Indus International School in Dommasandra Circle
  • Abhijatha Education Society (SLF Convent)
  • Karnataka Public Schools Kps Varthur

Varthur Main Road[edit | edit source]

The stretch starting from HAL old Airport road till Varthur via Marathahalli, Kundalahalli, Thubarahalli, Siddhapura, Ramagondanahalli, and Varthur Kodi is officially known as Varthur Main Road.

Varthur lake[edit | edit source]

The lake ecosystem is an integral part of Bangalore, although unplanned urbanisation and industrialisation have led to the contamination of these water bodies. Varthur Lake, which has an area of 180.40 ha (445.8 acres) is the second largest lake[1] in Bangalore city and also one of the most polluted[2] lakes in Bangalore. Its ecosystem is under continuous degradation because of sewage water from Bangalore entering the lake from Bellandur Lake, further upstream.

This is a man-made lake, built by the Ganga kings thousands of years ago[1] for agriculture and domestic uses but now the lake is receiving 40% of the sewage water from Bangalore for over 50 years resulting in eutrophication.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Sree Chennaraya Swamy
    Sree Chennaraya Swamy
  • Nexus Whitefield Mall (Formerly Forum Value Mall)
    Nexus Whitefield Mall (Formerly Forum Value Mall)
  • Nexus Whitefield Mall (Formerly Forum Value Mall)
    Nexus Whitefield Mall (Formerly Forum Value Mall)
  • Sigma Technology Park
    Sigma Technology Park

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mahapatra, Durga Madhab; Chanakya, H. N.; Ramachandra, T. V. (2011). "Assessment of treatment capabilities of Varthur Lake, Bangalore, India". International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management. 14 (1/2/3/4): 84–102. Retrieved 17 April 2018 – via academia.edu.
  2. ↑ Ramachandra, T. V. (Winter 2008). "Spatial Analysis and Characterisation of Lentic Ecosystems: A Case Study of Varthur Lake, Bangalore". International Journal of Ecology & Development. 9 (W08): 39–56. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021 – via Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science. Bangalore.

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