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{{Short description|Namma Metro's Green Line metro station}}
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| name =Krishna Rajendra Market
| name               = Krishna Rajendra Market
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| address = [[K. R. Market]], Bangalore
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| address           = Krishna Rajendra Road, Kalasipalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560002
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| operator = [[Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd]] (BMRCL)
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| parking           = {{parking symbol}} Yes<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kaushal|first1=Ravi|title=Namma Metro: Green line of Bengaluru metro to be inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee; all you must know|url=http://www.india.com/news/india/namma-metro-green-line-of-bengaluru-metro-to-be-inaugurated-by-president-pranab-mukherjee-all-you-must-know-2244123/|website=India.com|accessdate=18 June 2017|language=en|date=17 June 2017}}</ref>
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| electrified       = 750 [[Volt|V]] [[Direct current|DC]] [[third rail]]
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'''Krishna Rajendra Market''' or '''K. R. Market''' is a [[Namma Metro]] station on the [[Green Line (Namma Metro)|Green Line]] serving [[K. R. Market]], [[Bangalore]]. It was opened to the public on 18 June 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Inaugural Metro ride to south is a sweep of lovely landscapes|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/617993/inaugural-metro-ride-south-sweep.html|website=Deccan Herald|accessdate=18 June 2017}}</ref>
'''Krishna Rajendra Market''' (also known as '''K. R. Market''') is an underground metro station on the North-South corridor of the [[Green Line (Namma Metro)|Green Line]] of [[Namma Metro]] serving [[K. R. Market]] in [[Bengaluru]], India. It was opened to the public on 18 June 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Inaugural Metro ride to south is a sweep of lovely landscapes|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/617993/inaugural-metro-ride-south-sweep.html|website=Deccan Herald|accessdate=18 June 2017}}</ref>


In January 2017, ''[[The Hindu]]'' reported that the station would most likely be named Fort (Kote) Station.<ref>{{cite web|author=Staff Reporter|title=K.R. Market metro station to showcase heritage of locality|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/K.R.-Market-metro-station-to-showcase-heritage-of-locality/article17075407.ece|website=The Hindu|accessdate=3 February 2017|language=en}}</ref> The station is located close to several heritage sites such as Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, his armoury in Kalasipalyam, the mud fort, Kote Venkataramana Swamy temple, and the century-old Victoria and Vanivilas hospitals. The BMRCL plans to integrate the station with the nearby landmarks, and recreate a historic ambience at the station by displaying a cannon used by Tipu Sultan at the station.<ref>{{cite web|title=KR Market Metro station likely to flaunt Tipu-era cannon soon|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/kr-market-metro-station-likely-to-flaunt-tipu-era-cannon-soon/articleshow/56900777.cms|website=The Times of India|accessdate=3 February 2017}}</ref>
In January 2017, ''[[The Hindu]]'' reported that the station would most likely be named Fort (Kote) Station.<ref>{{cite web|author=Staff Reporter|title=K.R. Market metro station to showcase heritage of locality|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/K.R.-Market-metro-station-to-showcase-heritage-of-locality/article17075407.ece|website=The Hindu|accessdate=3 February 2017|language=en}}</ref> The station is located close to several heritage sites such as Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, his armoury in Kalasipalyam, the mud fort, Kote Venkataramana Swamy temple, and the century-old Victoria and Vanivilas hospitals. The BMRCL plans to integrate the station with the nearby landmarks, and recreate a historic ambience at the station by displaying a cannon used by Tipu Sultan at the station.<ref>{{cite web|title=KR Market Metro station likely to flaunt Tipu-era cannon soon|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/kr-market-metro-station-likely-to-flaunt-tipu-era-cannon-soon/articleshow/56900777.cms|website=The Times of India|accessdate=3 February 2017}}</ref>


==Station layout==
==Station layout==
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PSTR(L)\PSTR(R) ~~ ~~ ~~ to {{stl|Namma Metro|National College}}
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|style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width=85|<span style=color:#{{rail color|Namma Metro|Green}}>'''Platform 1'''<br>'''Northbound'''</span>
| style="border-bottom:solid 1px gray;" width="500" |Platform 1 ← Towards ← [[Nagasandra metro station|Nagasandra]] <small>next station is [[Chickpet metro station|Chickpete]]</small>
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==Facilities==
==Facilities==


List of available [[Cash machine|ATM]] at Krishna Rajendra Market metro station are
List of available [[Cash machine|ATM]] at Krishna Rajendra Market metro station are as follows:-
 
* Kotak mahindra ATM  
1 Kotak mahindra ATM  
* Digi bank ATM
2  Digi bank ATM
* State bank of India ATM in Lakshmi Complex (Front of Bangalore Medical College exit)


Just beside Bangalore medical college exit
==Entry/Exits==
There are 5 Entry/Exit points – A, B, C, D and E. Commuters can use either of the points for their travel.


3. State bank of India atm in laxmi complex (in front of Bangalore medical college exit)
* Entry/Exit point A: Towards Kalasipalya side
* Entry/Exit point B: Towards KR Market side
* Entry/Exit point C: Towards ENT Govt. Hospital side
* Entry/Exit point D: Towards Vanivilas Hospital side
* Entry/Exit point E: Towards Bangalore Fort side


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Bangalore]]
*[[Bengaluru]]
*[[List of Namma Metro stations]]
*[[List of Namma Metro stations]]
*[[Transport in Karnataka]]
*[[Transport in Karnataka]]
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*[[Rapid transit in India|List of rapid transit systems in India]]
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170629131050/http://www.bmrc.co.in/English/index.html Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Official site)]  
* [https://english.bmrc.co.in Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Official site)]  
* [http://www.urbanrail.net ''UrbanRail.Net''] – descriptions of all metro systems in the world, each with a schematic map showing all stations.
* [https://www.urbanrail.net ''UrbanRail.Net''] – descriptions of all metro systems in the world, each with a schematic map showing all stations.


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Latest revision as of 21:45, 30 August 2025


Krishna Rajendra Market
Template:Namma Metro Infobox station line
Other namesK. R. Market, Market, Kalasipalya
LocationKrishna Rajendra Road, Kalasipalya, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560002
Coordinates12°57′41″N 77°34′28″E / 12.961353°N 77.574571°E / 12.961353; 77.574571
Owned byBangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL)
Operated byNamma Metro
Line(s)Template:Rcb
PlatformsIsland platform
Platform-1 → Template:Stl
Platform-2 → Template:Stl
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeUnderground, Double track
Depth60 metres
Platform levels2
ParkingCar parking Yes[1]
ArchitectCOASTAL - TTS JV
Other information
StatusStaffed
Station codeKRMT
History
Opened18 June 2017; 9 years ago (2017-06-18)
Electrified750 V DC third rail
Services
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Krishna Rajendra Market (also known as K. R. Market) is an underground metro station on the North-South corridor of the Green Line of Namma Metro serving K. R. Market in Bengaluru, India. It was opened to the public on 18 June 2017.[2]

In January 2017, The Hindu reported that the station would most likely be named Fort (Kote) Station.[3] The station is located close to several heritage sites such as Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, his armoury in Kalasipalyam, the mud fort, Kote Venkataramana Swamy temple, and the century-old Victoria and Vanivilas hospitals. The BMRCL plans to integrate the station with the nearby landmarks, and recreate a historic ambience at the station by displaying a cannon used by Tipu Sultan at the station.[4]

Station layout[edit | edit source]

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Krishna Rajendra Market track layout
Legend
to Template:Stl
P1
P2
to Template:Stl
Station with two tracks and one Island platform
G Street Level Exit/ Entrance
M Mezzanine Fare control, station agent, Ticket/token, shops
P Platform 2
Southbound 		Towards → Template:Stl
Next Station: Template:Stl
Island platform | Doors will open on the right Disabled access
Platform 1
Northbound 		Towards ← Template:Stl
Next Station: Template:Stl

Facilities[edit | edit source]

List of available ATM at Krishna Rajendra Market metro station are as follows:-

  • Kotak mahindra ATM
  • Digi bank ATM
  • State bank of India ATM in Lakshmi Complex (Front of Bangalore Medical College exit)

Entry/Exits[edit | edit source]

There are 5 Entry/Exit points – A, B, C, D and E. Commuters can use either of the points for their travel.

  • Entry/Exit point A: Towards Kalasipalya side
  • Entry/Exit point B: Towards KR Market side
  • Entry/Exit point C: Towards ENT Govt. Hospital side
  • Entry/Exit point D: Towards Vanivilas Hospital side
  • Entry/Exit point E: Towards Bangalore Fort side

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Kaushal, Ravi (17 June 2017). "Namma Metro: Green line of Bengaluru metro to be inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee; all you must know". India.com. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  2. ↑ "Inaugural Metro ride to south is a sweep of lovely landscapes". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
  3. ↑ Staff Reporter. "K.R. Market metro station to showcase heritage of locality". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  4. ↑ "KR Market Metro station likely to flaunt Tipu-era cannon soon". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 February 2017.

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