Jalahalli[1] is a suburb in northern part of Bengaluru is one of the greenest areas of Bengaluru. It is mainly divided into Jalahalli East and Jalahalli West. Gangamma Circle is the junction between the roads connecting Jalahalli East, Jalahalli West, Jalahalli Village, and Jalahalli Cross. The National Academy of Customs and Narcotics in Bengaluru is located here.
Jalahalli East has land on Jakarbandi State Forest. It houses major industrial companies like Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT), CMTI and other PSUs. This area also houses various private industries, including the packaging unit of Tata Tea Ltd, and other small-scale industries. The Air Force Station, Jalahalli East is located between Gangamma circle and MS Palya. MS Palya is also connected to Vidyaranyapura while Jalahalli West Airforce station is near Jalahalli Cross and the Jalahalli metro station.
Jalahalli West, Kuvempu Nagar, has coconut grove and eucalyptus plantations. It includes the Indian Air Force Training Command, Ayyappan Temple and surrounding areas like Shettihalli, etc. This place is connected to the NH48 (Tumakuru highway) at Jalahalli Cross, and Jalahalli East at Gangamma Circle. The other landmarks in Jalahalli include BEL Market, Gangamma Circle, Jalahalli Village and Jalahalli Cross.
258 series buses connect Majestic and Nelamangala town in Bangalore Rural distrct. This route has a stop at Jallahali.[3]
Current settlements
Jalahalli Village is surrounded by large government organizations that started shortly after independence.
Developments
Jalahalli area is dotted with small scale industries all over. Its proximity to Peenya industrial area has influenced the kind of work force availability.
The opening of Ring road has led to some more developments. There are hotels like Movenpick Hotel, ATMs, schools, and other basic amenities.
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People
R. Ashok BJP Leader and former Dy. Chief Minister of Karnataka
S. Ramesh, Congress leader, former Karnataka Minister and past president of the Karnataka Film Chamber [5][6]
Vidya Raman, Student and Dreamer
In Movies and Books
The 1979 Kannada film "Arivu" (Awareness) directed by Katte Ramachandra was shot in Jalahalli (BEL Colony and BEL School) in the late 70s.[citation needed]