KHB Plans 772-Acre Housing Project in Devanahalli

The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) has announced plans for a 772-acre housing project in Devanahalli, Bengaluru, aimed at addressing the city’s growing residential demand.

The development, located near the Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR), is expected to provide affordable housing and residential plots along with supporting infrastructure such as roads, water supply, and sanitation. The project will span five villages in Kundana hobli of Devanahalli taluk: Vishwanathapura (410 acres, 13 guntas), Vajarahalli (42 acres, 20 guntas), Beerasandra (59 acres, 22 guntas), Shanappanahalli (83 acres, 23 guntas), and Managondanahalli (177 acres, 12 guntas).

Key Highlights

• KHB to develop a 772-acre housing project near ITIR, Devanahalli
• Project will provide affordable housing, plots, and infrastructure
• Scaled-down plan follows protests that scrapped a 1,777-acre project

Officials have confirmed that a formal land acquisition notification will be issued soon.

This initiative comes amid heightened urbanisation and industrial activity in Devanahalli, an area increasingly seen as a hub for aerospace, IT, and logistics investments due to its proximity to Kempegowda International Airport and upcoming industrial corridors. The project’s focus on economically weaker sections (EWS) reflects the government’s effort to balance industrial growth with inclusive housing development.

However, the move comes in the wake of past challenges. A larger 1,777-acre housing acquisition plan was scrapped earlier following strong farmer protests over loss of fertile land. With the new plan scaled down to 772 acres, authorities are expected to face less resistance, though farmer concerns remain a potential challenge.

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If successful, the project could become a significant step toward addressing Bengaluru’s housing shortage while also supporting balanced growth in one of Karnataka’s fastest-developing regions.