Shivajinagar, Bangalore

Chatrapati Shivajinagara
Neighbourhood
Night view of Commercial street, adjoining area of Shivijainagara
Night view of Commercial street, adjoining area of Shivijainagara
Nickname: 
Tasker Town
Chatrapati Shivajinagara is located in Bengaluru
Chatrapati Shivajinagara
Chatrapati Shivajinagara
Coordinates: 12°59′N 77°36′E / 12.99°N 77.60°E / 12.99; 77.60
CountryIndia
StateKarnataka
CityBangalore
Government
 • BodyBBMP
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal Index Number
560051
Lok Sabha ConstituencyBangalore Central

Shivajinagara, previously known as Blackpally and Tasker Town, is a locality in Bangalore, India located in the Central Business District. It was named after the 17th century Maratha Emperor Shivaji, since he spent his childhood days there.[1][2]

  1. ^ Raghuram, M. (23 April 2012). "'Bangalore inspired a young Chhatrapati Shivaji'". DNA India. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  2. ^ "I Change My City". www.ichangemycity.com. Retrieved 15 April 2024.