Call it BANGALORE or BENGALURU, the spirit of the city remains the same. A city that has welcomed people from all across the country with an open heart. A city where no one feels left out. A city budding with loads of activities every single day. A city where greenery is abundant. A city which is also known as Silicon Valley of India and IT Hub. A city where every start-up has the potential to grow. A city where thousands of dreams are built.
Our Mahanagare is like a perfect dress into which people of different culture and demographic can easily slip in :)
Ooo, how lucky am I and most of us to be part of this amazing city.
Few facts about Bangalore Mahanagara. Read on; you might have not known all these facts :)
1. Earlier Bangalore had more that 200 lakes and tanks, but most of them are untraceable due to land encroachment and have been replaced by bus stands, golf courses, playgrounds and residential colonies.
2. Bangalore is believed to have been inhabited since 4000 BC. The modern Bangalore and city began in 1537, with the building of a more formalized fortress and streets.
3. The population of local Kannadigas in Bangalore is less than 42%.
4. Bangalore is located 920 metres (3,018 feet) above sea level. This high elevation ensures that Bangalore enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year.
5. Bangalore has 21 engineering colleges, the highest for any city.
6. With 212 software companies, Bangalore has the highest number of software companies in India
7. Bangalore has the distinction of being the first city in India to have electricity. This happened in 1906.
8. Bangalore has produced the maximum number of scientists considered for Nobel prize nominations (from India)
9. Bangalore has the highest number of 2-wheelers in the world.
10. Bangalore is considered the fashion capital of the east.
Our Mahanagare is like a perfect dress into which people of different culture and demographic can easily slip in :)
Ooo, how lucky am I and most of us to be part of this amazing city.
Few facts about Bangalore Mahanagara. Read on; you might have not known all these facts :)
1. Earlier Bangalore had more that 200 lakes and tanks, but most of them are untraceable due to land encroachment and have been replaced by bus stands, golf courses, playgrounds and residential colonies.
2. Bangalore is believed to have been inhabited since 4000 BC. The modern Bangalore and city began in 1537, with the building of a more formalized fortress and streets.
3. The population of local Kannadigas in Bangalore is less than 42%.
4. Bangalore is located 920 metres (3,018 feet) above sea level. This high elevation ensures that Bangalore enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year.
5. Bangalore has 21 engineering colleges, the highest for any city.
6. With 212 software companies, Bangalore has the highest number of software companies in India
7. Bangalore has the distinction of being the first city in India to have electricity. This happened in 1906.
8. Bangalore has produced the maximum number of scientists considered for Nobel prize nominations (from India)
9. Bangalore has the highest number of 2-wheelers in the world.
10. Bangalore is considered the fashion capital of the east.
