Marathahalli

Marathahalli is an eastern suburb of Bangalore city in Karnataka state of India. The locality is named after the Marut fighter aircraft developed at a HAL facility nearby.[1]

Marathahalli
suburb
(Clockwise from top) Kalamandir junction at night, An apartment complex in Marathahalli, Old Airport Road in Marathahalli, Marathahalli Bridge
Marathahalli
Coordinates: 12.956194°N 77.701943°E / 12.956194; 77.701943
CountryIndia
StateKarnataka
DistrictBangalore
MetroBangalore
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
560037
Telephone code080
Vehicle registrationKA-61

Connectivity

A six-lane railway overbridge near Marathahalli Junction connects Kundalahalli area and HAL Airport Road. Marathahalli has emerged as a major bus stop for long distance Buses from Bangalore. The international airport is located at a distance of 46 km from Marathahalli through the Outer Ring Road and Bangalore Hyderabad Highway. The nearest railway station from Marathahalli is located at Krishnarajapuram railway station which is at a distance of 7.7 km [2][3][4]

References
  1. "Stories behind names of some Bengaluru localities". Deccan Herald. 13 May 2019.
  2. "Marathahalli: An urban village". The New Indian Express. 7 July 2009. Retrieved 22 July 2009.
  3. "Marathahalli overbridge thrown open to traffic". The Hindu. 9 April 2008. Retrieved 22 July 2009.
  4. Aruni, S K (12 January 2012). "Of inscriptions and the medieval period" (Bangalore). The Hindu. Retrieved 16 January 2015.


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