Nanjappa Circle — the well-established residential and transit junction in the Shanti Nagar–Richmond Town zone of central Bengaluru — is one of the city’s most centrally positioned neighbourhood roundabouts, located on Langford Road near the Karnataka Housing Association in Shanti Nagar (PIN 560027). The circle sits in a densely populated belt between two of Bengaluru’s most characterful heritage residential neighbourhoods — Shanti Nagar and Richmond Town — and is flanked by the Johnson Market zone, Richmond Circle, and the Sir M. Visveshwaraya Metro Station (Central College) on the Purple Line, which is just 659 metres away. This central positioning, combined with the circle’s proximity to Bengaluru’s institutional spine — within walking distance of the High Court, Cubbon Park, and the commercial activity of KR Market — makes Nanjappa Circle an important neighbourhood reference for residents of multiple surrounding colonies. The first BMTC bus at Nanjappa Circle (Route KIA-14) departs at 3:28 AM — the Vayu Vajra Airport Bus serving Kempegowda International Airport — confirming the junction’s connectivity to the city’s airport corridor at the earliest hours of the day. Note: There are multiple Nanjappa Circles across Bengaluru — including junctions in Vidyaranyapura (BEL zone, PIN 560073) and in the Ulsoor area — all sharing the same name across different parts of the city.
Nanjappa Circle, Bengaluru Location
- Address: Nanjappa Circle, Langford Road (opposite Karnataka Housing Association), Shanti Nagar, Richmond Town, Bengaluru — 560027, Karnataka
- Pin Code: 560027
- STD Code: 080
- Administrative Zone: Shanti Nagar Ward — BBMP Central Zone / Shivajinagar Assembly Constituency
| Reference Point | Distance |
| Nanjappa Circle Bus Stop (opposite Karnataka Housing Association) | At the circle |
| Elgin Floor Mill | 636 metres — 9-minute walk |
| Sir M. Visveshwaraya Metro Station (Purple Line) | 659 metres — 9-minute walk |
| Richmond Circle | 783 metres — 11-minute walk |
| Walker Langford Road | 818 metres — 11-minute walk |
| Richmond Circle (Bishop Cotton Girls High School) | 1 kilometre — 13-minute walk |
| Johnson Market | 1.04 kilometres — 14-minute walk |
| KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station | 2.5 kilometres |
| Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) | 3 kilometres |
| Cubbon Park | 1.5 kilometres |
| Kempegowda International Airport | 35 kilometres |
Directions to Nanjappa Circle
From Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic)
Take BMTC Route 143, 143-E, 146, or 140-A eastward → approximately 3 kilometres — 10 to 15 minutes by bus or auto-rickshaw.
From Sir M. Visveshwaraya Metro Station (Central College)
Exit the Purple Line Metro → walk southward via Central College Road → approximately 659 metres — 9-minute walk or 3-minute auto.
From KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station
Take auto-rickshaw or BMTC southward → approximately 2.5 kilometres — 8 to 12 minutes.
From Richmond Circle
Take Langford Road northward → approximately 783 metres — 10-minute walk or 3-minute auto.
From MG Road
Take Cubbon Road southward → continue via Central College → approximately 2 kilometres — 8 to 12 minutes.
Road Connectivity
| Road | Direction | Connectivity |
| Langford Road | North–South | Richmond Circle (south) — Central College, Cubbon Park zone (north) |
| Walker Langford Road | East | Richmond Town inner roads, Ulsoor Lake approach |
| Shanti Nagar Road | Internal | Shanti Nagar residential belt |
| Elgin Road | West | Elgin Floor Mill, Shivajinagar zone |
| Richmond Circle Road | South | Richmond Circle, Residency Road, Lavelle Road |
| Cubbon Park Road (via Central College) | North | Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, KR Circle |
BMTC Bus Connectivity
| BMTC Route | Service Details |
| Route KIA-14 | Vayu Vajra Airport Bus — first bus at Nanjappa Circle (Shanti Nagar) at 3:28 AM — direct airport service |
| Route 140-A | Via Nanjappa Circle — KR Market to Srinivagilu Ejipura |
| Route 143 / 143-E | Via Nanjappa Circle — KR Market to Neelasandra / Rose Garden |
| Route 146 / 146-E | Via Nanjappa Circle — Viveka Nagara to Kempegowda Bus Station |
| Route 140-A, 143, 143-E | Via Nanjappa Circle (Shanti Nagar) — 140-A: 17 trips/day |
| Route 276 | Majestic to Vidyaranyapura — via Nanjappa Circle (Vidyaranyapura branch) |
| Route 401-E / 401-K | Via Nanjappa Circle (Vidyaranyapura) |
| Route MBS-6 / MBS-9 | CV Raman Nagar / ISRO Layout to Vidyaranyapura — via Nanjappa Circle (Vidyaranyapura) |
First BMTC bus: Route KIA-14 at 3:28 AM (Shanti Nagar). Routes 140-A, 143, and 146 operate regular daytime services.
Metro Connectivity
| Station | Line | Distance | Notes |
| Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) | Purple Line | 659 metres — 9-minute walk | Nearest Metro — direct walking distance |
| Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station (Majestic) | Purple + Green Line | 3 km | Full interchange — Purple + Green Lines |
First Purple Line Metro near Nanjappa Circle (Shanti Nagar): 5:34 AM. Last Purple Line Metro: 11:42 PM. The Purple Line provides rapid transit to MG Road, Trinity, Indiranagar, and Whitefield in the east, and to City Railway Station, Vijayanagar, and Challaghatta in the west.
Railway Connectivity
| Station | Distance | Line | Notes |
| KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station | 2.5 km | All lines | Main Bengaluru terminus |
Nearby Areas and Landmarks
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| Karnataka Housing Association | Adjacent | The landmark opposite which Nanjappa Circle bus stop is located |
| Richmond Circle | 783 metres | Major commercial and transit junction — Residency Road zone |
| Johnson Market | 1.04 km | One of Bengaluru’s oldest and most beloved neighbourhood markets |
| Shanti Nagar | Adjacent | One of Bengaluru’s most pleasant old residential neighbourhoods |
| Elgin Floor Mill | 636 metres | Heritage industrial landmark |
| Bishop Cotton Girls High School | 1 km | One of Bengaluru’s most reputed schools |
| Cubbon Park | 1.5 km | 300-acre heritage park — Bengaluru’s green lung |
| Richmond Town | Adjacent | One of Bengaluru’s most sought-after residential and commercial zones |
| Central College | 659 metres | Bengaluru Central College — historic autonomous college near the Metro station |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Nanjappa Circle located in Bengaluru?
The primary Nanjappa Circle is on Langford Road, opposite Karnataka Housing Association, Shanti Nagar, Richmond Town, Bengaluru — PIN 560027 — approximately 659 metres from Sir M. Visveshwaraya Metro Station (Purple Line).
Q2. Are there multiple Nanjappa Circles in Bengaluru?
Yes — there are Nanjappa Circles in Shanti Nagar (Richmond Town), Vidyaranyapura (BEL zone, PIN 560073), and near Ulsoor — all sharing the same name across different parts of the city. The most prominent is the Shanti Nagar / Richmond Town junction.
Q3. Which Metro station is nearest to Nanjappa Circle?
Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) on the Purple Line is 659 metres away — a 9-minute walk — with first Metro at 5:34 AM and last at 11:42 PM.
Q4. Which BMTC routes serve Nanjappa Circle?
Routes KIA-14, 140-A, 143, 143-E, and 146 serve the Shanti Nagar Nanjappa Circle. Routes 276, MBS-6, MBS-9, 401-E, and 401-K serve the Vidyaranyapura Nanjappa Circle. The earliest bus (KIA-14 Airport service) departs at 3:28 AM.
Q5. How far is Johnson Market from Nanjappa Circle?
Johnson Market — one of Bengaluru’s oldest and most beloved neighbourhood markets — is approximately 1.04 kilometres south, a 14-minute walk from Nanjappa Circle.
