Bengaluru - The Garden City of India is known for its comfortable climate, numerous botanical gardens, and parks. Bangalore's modern era began during the reign of Kempe Gowda I, the ruler of Vijayanagara. The city of glass and concrete was once a mud fort during his reign. Today, Bangalore is one of the major employment hubs and the 5th most productive metro city. Recently, it has been named 'The most liveable city in the country'.

In the previous article on relocation to Delhi, we've covered all the integrants one should know of a city. In this article, we've covered the same for the Silicon Valley of India - Bengaluru.

General Information

Finding out information about Bangalore is at your fingertips, as well-known encyclopedic pages and official websites are available on the internet. We suggest approaching your acquaintances or family members familiar with the city's experience.

Weather

A quick Geography class for you - The latitude, longitude, topography, and prevailing wind directions are some factors that influence the weather of a region.

Given Bengaluru's elevation at 900 m above sea level, the city enjoys a tropical savanna climate with moderate climatic conditions. The temperature ranges between 14°C and 36°C. There have been fewer instances of the temperature dropping below or increasing above the range. Monsoons in Bengaluru occur as early as late April and extend to October.

The city faces climatic uncertainties, such as floods during monsoons due to improper infrastructure. Research more and be prepared for the climatic conditions and their effect on the city before relocating.

Commutation

It is essential to understand that one cannot avoid commutation within or to another city unless any physical constraint(s) refrains one from commuting. One should visit the website of the official transit system(s) and infrastructure of the desired city to know about their network connectivity and transit efficiency.

Bangaloreans face heavy traffic, despite a strong road network, due to a lack of road planning and large vehicular movements. To tackle this problem, the hybrid Namma Metro has been set up, with a few metro lines already in service, and some more metro lines under development. The KempeGowda International Airport is the third-busiest airport in India that serves the city. With four terminals, the city is one of the divisional headquarters for the Indian Railways. BMTC and KSRTC Bus Services are the first in India to introduce Volvo City Buses.

Culture and Demographics

India is rich in cultural diversity, reflected through its variety of languages spoken, religions followed, art forms, and cuisine. Surprisingly, two or more cities have differences in their culture and demographics, even after falling under the same state or region.

Similar is the case of Bengaluru. Earlier, the city hosted people from its neighborhood for better livelihood and business. And today, it hosts people globally due to affordable and liveable conditions, business, and employment opportunities.

Cultural Fact: Approx. 40% of the Bangaloreans speak in the official language of Karnataka - Kannada, followed by Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Job Opportunities

When a city houses the maximum number of Fortune 500 companies, more than 40% of Indian Unicorn Startups, the 4th-largest market for FMCGs, and the highest number of biotech companies in India, the city becomes a host to plenty of job opportunities.

It is Bangalore - the largest exporter of IT in India, for which it has been named the Silicon Valley of India. Similarly, it has been considered among 'The Next Decade's Fastest-Growing Cities' by Forbes due to the enormous growth and development in its Industrial sector.

Education System

It is vital in today's world not just to be enrolled in an educational institute and receive an education but also to enroll in an educational institution that helps in quality growth and learning. So before you head to a new city, explore the education system of that city and the ruling state.

Bangalore houses schools administered by government or government-recognized private boards such as Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC), International Baccalaureate (IB), and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), to name a few. It also houses premier institutes such as the Indian Institute of Science, IIM Bangalore, Bangalore University, Christ University, etc.

Pollution

Previously, we mentioned how essential it is to know the pollution levels in the city. It is advisable to check the pollution levels of every nook and corner and not the city's average.

As per the report of Green India in January 2022, Bangalore ranks 10th among the most polluted cities in South India. Enormous vehicular movement has become the leading cause of air pollution in Bangalore.

Crime Rates

Again, for the safety and security of your daily life, we recommend you check the crime rates and ways to tackle them.

To know about the crime rates and other crucial details, visit the Crime in Karnataka section of the Official Website of GoK

Affordability and Liveability

Calculate the approximate expenditure on groceries, transportation, housing, education, and leisure in the desired city. We suggest you compare the Cost of Living with other metropolitan cities in India.

According to Mercer's Cost of Living Index Report 2022, Bengaluru ranks 178th among the 200+ cities surveyed. Also, it makes the 4th most expensive city in India after Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai.

Civic Administration

It is vital to understand the desired city's civic administration. One can identify the city's liveability through the administration's work profile, the city's condition, and the regulations.

At present, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is in charge of the same.

Housing Market

Explore the housing market of every part of the desired city. You can check the same on our website and find out the average carpet rate per sq. ft., in case you plan to move in permanently. If you're relocating for a short period, staying on rent is the alternative.

For instance: The average rate at Krishnarajapuram is Rs. 8900 approx. Whereas at Narayanapura, it is Rs. 10200 approx.

Proximity to Friends and Family

The first person(s) that reaches us and our mind at times of emergency and support are our family and friends. Thus, when relocating to a new city, ensure you're near your friends/family members. If not, try to build relations with the right ones.

Health Care

It is vital to check with the Health Care facilities offered in the desired city, their quality, and affordability. It also helps to know if any changes a health policyholder should make in their health insurance policy or change to another insurer to avoid any restrictions and problems after relocating to the desired city.

Bangalore houses hospitals and clinics in abundance. BGS Gleneagles Global, Manipal, Apollo Bangalore, Fortis Bangalore, and M S Ramaiah Memorial are some of the prominent hospitals in the city.

Moving Costs

You should refrain from emptying your bank account on moving costs. It includes hiring a movers and packers company, traveling expenses, visa permits (if any), etc. Calculate all the possible outlay to make your relocation experience worth the money.

If you're planning to relocate after receiving a job opportunity, some companies do offer relocation help or expenses.