KR Circle — Kempe Gowda Road Circle, universally abbreviated as KR Circle — is one of central Bengaluru’s most institutionally significant and most transit-active roundabouts, positioned in the Sampangirama Nagar zone on Kempe Gowda Road, flanked by the imposing presence of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Maharani College, the MS Building (government offices), and the Mysore Bank head office — one of the most concentrated clusters of financial, governmental, and legal institutions in all of Karnataka. The circle sits squarely between two of Bengaluru’s most iconic landmarks: the Vidhana Soudha (Karnataka’s magnificent state legislative building) to the northwest, and Mysore Bank Circle–Kempegowda Road to the south — confirming its position as the daily transit reference for the entire Bengaluru civic and administrative zone. Sir M. Visveshwaraya Metro Station (Central College) on the Purple Line is just 498 metres away — a 7-minute walk — providing direct Metro access to MG Road, Majestic, Indiranagar, and Whitefield from this civic hub. Both the Purple Line and Green Line serve the KR Circle zone. The first BMTC bus near KR Circle (Route V-300MV) departs at 3:05 AM — one of Bengaluru’s earliest city bus services.
KR Circle, Bengaluru Location
Address: KR Circle (Kempe Gowda Road Circle), Kempe Gowda Road / Nrupatunga Road, Sampangirama Nagar, Bengaluru — 560001 / 560002, Karnataka
Pin Code: 560001 / 560002
STD Code: 080
Administrative Zone: Sampangirama Nagar Ward — BBMP Central Zone / Shivajinagar Assembly Constituency
| Reference Point | Distance |
| Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Fort Road | 197 metres — 3-minute walk |
| Maharani College | 444 metres — 6-minute walk |
| MS Building (Government Offices) | 454 metres — 6-minute walk |
| Sir M. Visveshwaraya Metro Station (Purple Line) | 498 metres — 7-minute walk |
| Mysore Bank Circle | 993 metres — 13-minute walk |
| Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station, Majestic | 1.25 kilometres — 16-minute walk |
| Vidhana Soudha | 500 metres |
| KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station | 1.5 kilometres |
| Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) | 1.5 kilometres |
| Cubbon Park | 1 kilometre |
| Kempegowda International Airport | 35 kilometres |
Directions to KR Circle
From Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic)
Take Kempe Gowda Road eastward → approximately 1.5 kilometres — 5 to 10 minutes by BMTC or auto-rickshaw.
From KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station
Take the Purple Line Metro from City Railway Station toward Whitefield → alight at Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) → 7-minute walk to KR Circle. Approximately 10 to 12 minutes total.
From MG Road
Take Cubbon Road westward → approximately 2 kilometres — 5 to 10 minutes by BMTC or auto-rickshaw.
From Vidhana Soudha
Walk or take auto-rickshaw southward via Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi → approximately 500 metres → KR Circle. 3 to 5 minutes.
From Sir M. Visveshwaraya Metro Station (Central College)
Exit Metro → walk 7 minutes southward along Kempe Gowda Road → KR Circle.
Road Connectivity
| Road | Direction | Connectivity |
| Kempe Gowda Road | East–West | Majestic (west) — KR Market, Chikpet (east) |
| Nrupatunga Road | North | RBI, Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park zone |
| Raj Bhavan Road | North | Raj Bhavan, Gopala Gowda Circle |
| MS Building Road | East | Central government offices zone |
| Ambedkar Veedhi (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Road) | North | Vidhana Soudha, High Court |
| Gandhinagar Main Road | South | Gandhinagar, Majestic approach |
BMTC Bus Connectivity
| BMTC Route | Service Details |
| Route V-300MV | First bus near KR Circle at 3:05 AM — near-24-hour Vajra service |
| Route 215-H / 217-D | Via KR Circle — city corridor services |
| Route 256-MB / 293-A / 298-MV | Via KR Circle — multiple cross-city routes |
| Route 304-VA / 335-G / 365-P | Via KR Circle |
| Route KBS-3F / KMT-KRC-RTN-VNS | Via KR Circle — Kempegowda Bus Station feeder routes |
| Route KRPGH-RMB-BMS-VSD-KBS | KR Pura Government Hospital to Kempegowda Bus Station — via KR Circle |
| Routes 111, 114, 114-G, 119-B | Via KR Circle zone |
| Routes 210-N, 211-UB, 222-H, 222-K | Via KR Circle — major city routes |
| Route 225-CA / 293-AP / 295-D | Via KR Circle |
| Route RBI-01 | RBI service bus — via KR Circle |
| Route 12 / 12-B | Via KR Circle — Majestic zone connector |
First BMTC bus: Route V-300MV at 3:05 AM. Last Metro (Purple Line): 11:42 PM.
Metro Connectivity
| Station | Line | Distance | Notes |
| Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) | Purple Line | 498 metres — 7-minute walk | Nearest Metro — direct access |
| Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station (Majestic) | Purple + Green Line | 1.25 km — 16-min walk | Interchange station — both lines |
First Green Line Metro near KR Circle: 7:28 AM. Last Purple Line Metro: 11:42 PM. The Purple Line provides direct Metro connectivity to MG Road, Trinity, Indiranagar, and Whitefield (east) and Vidhana Soudha, City Railway Station, Vijayanagar, and Challaghatta (west). The Green Line at Majestic connects northward to Rajajinagar, Peenya, and Nagasandra.
Railway Connectivity
| Station | Distance | Line | Notes |
| KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station | 1.5 km | All lines | Main Bengaluru terminus |
Nearby Areas and Landmarks
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| Reserve Bank of India (RBI) | 197 metres | India’s central banking institution — landmark Fort Road building |
| Vidhana Soudha | 500 metres | Karnataka’s grand state legislature building — one of India’s most iconic civic buildings |
| Maharani College | 444 metres | Historic women’s college — one of Bengaluru’s most reputed institutions |
| Cubbon Park | 1 km | 300-acre heritage park — Bengaluru’s iconic green lung |
| Mysore Bank Circle | 993 metres | Secondary civic circle — Kempegowda Road financial zone |
| Raj Bhavan | 800 metres | Karnataka Governor’s official residence |
| High Court of Karnataka | 700 metres | Karnataka’s principal court — adjacent to Vidhana Soudha |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is KR Circle located in Bengaluru?
A. KR Circle (Kempe Gowda Road Circle) is on Kempe Gowda Road / Nrupatunga Road, Sampangirama Nagar, central Bengaluru — PIN 560001 — adjacent to RBI, Maharani College, and 500 metres from Vidhana Soudha.
Q2. Which Metro station serves KR Circle?
A. Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) on the Purple Line is 498 metres away — a 7-minute walk. Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) with both Purple and Green Lines is 1.25 kilometres away.
Q3. Which BMTC routes serve KR Circle?
A. Routes V-300MV, 215-H, 256-MB, 293-A, 304-VA, KBS-3F, KRPGH-RMB-BMS-VSD-KBS, 111, 114, 210-N, 222-H, and RBI-01 all serve the KR Circle zone. Route V-300MV operates from 3:05 AM.
Q4. How far is Vidhana Soudha from KR Circle?
A. Approximately 500 metres — a 5-minute walk northward along Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi or Raj Bhavan Road.
Q5. How far is KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station from KR Circle?
A. Approximately 1.5 kilometres — a 5-minute Metro ride from Sir MV Station (Central College) to City Railway Station, or a 15-minute walk.
