Gunjur Bangalore is a cluster of old villages on the road between Varthur and Sarjapur Road, in the south-east corner of the city. Ten years ago it was mostly farmland, a small lake and a few schools. In 2026 it’s one of East Bengaluru’s busier launch zones, with villa communities, mid-rise flats and plotted layouts on both sides of the main road. This guide covers where Gunjur Bangalore sits, how the commute works, what the metro and road plans really amount to, how water works, what’s being built, and the downsides to weigh before you buy here.
Key takeaways
- Gunjur sits on the Varthur–Sarjapur Road, roughly 3 km south of Varthur and 5–7 km north of the Dommasandra end of Sarjapur Road
- There’s no metro today. The planned Red Line (Hebbal–Sarjapur) runs a few kilometres to the west, and its opening has been pushed to around April 2033
- Schools are the area’s strongest point, with Greenwood High’s Varthur–Sarjapur campus carrying a Gunjur Post address
- Water is the weak point. Many homes rely on borewells and tankers, so ask every project for its water plan in writing
- Per sq ft rates quoted for flats in 2026 range from about ₹9,400 to ₹12,000. Treat every figure as indicative
Looking at a specific project? Our page on NVT Whispering Hues villas, off the Varthur–Sarjapur Road near Gunjur, has the RERA number, villa sizes and a full cost sheet.
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Already have a shortlist in Gunjur Bangalore? Skip to water and downsides. They change the most minds.
Where Gunjur Bangalore Is
Start with the road through Gunjur Bangalore. The Varthur–Sarjapur Road runs roughly north to south, linking Varthur (just past Whitefield’s southern edge) with Sarjapur Road near Dommasandra. Gunjur is the stretch of villages along it, about 3 km below Varthur.
The name covers more ground than the old village. Gunjur, Gunjur Palya, Chikkawadayarapura and Panathur’s southern fringe all get marketed as “Gunjur Bangalore”. Greenwood High’s campus, for example, gives its address as Chikkawadayarapura, near Heggondahalli, with a Gunjur Post, pin code 560087.
Administratively, the area falls under Varthur hobli in Bengaluru East taluk. Some of it sits inside city limits and some doesn’t, which matters for water and records.
A small lake gives the area its landmark. Visitor reports describe Gunjur lake as low for much of the year, so don’t picture a waterfront. The large water body nearby is Varthur Lake, a few kilometres north, and it has its own history. Our Varthur Lake buyers’ guide covers it.
In one line: Gunjur Bangalore is the middle stretch of the Varthur–Sarjapur Road, between Whitefield’s southern edge and the Sarjapur Road IT corridor. It isn’t Whitefield and it isn’t Sarjapur, though builders will tell you it’s close to both.
Why Builders Moved Into Gunjur Bangalore
Three things turned Gunjur Bangalore from farmland into site hoardings.
Two job hubs, one road. Whitefield and ITPL are to the north. The Sarjapur Road and Outer Ring Road tech parks, including Wipro’s Sarjapur campus and RGA Tech Park, are to the south and west. Gunjur sits between them, and land in Gunjur Bangalore cost less than in either.
Big land parcels. Unlike the crowded lanes of Varthur, Gunjur still had farm plots of 5 to 10 acres. That’s what you need for a villa community or a large layout. It’s why so many villa projects, including the 62-villa NVT Whispering Hues, have chosen this road.
Schools. Several well-known international and CBSE schools opened here early, before the housing did. Families followed the schools. That’s still the main reason people move to Gunjur Bangalore.
Villa builders long active in this belt, such as NVT Quality Lifestyle, now sit beside national names doing flats and plots.
Commute From Gunjur Bangalore
Distances vary between sources because “Gunjur” covers several kilometres of road. Here’s the range, plus our peak-hour estimates.
| Destination | Approx. distance | Peak-hour reality (our estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Varthur | About 3 km | 10–20 min |
| Whitefield / ITPL | 10–15 km | 40–60 min |
| Sarjapur Road (Dommasandra end) | 5–7 km | 15–30 min |
| Wipro SEZ, Sarjapur | 8–10 km | 25–40 min |
| RGA Tech Park | 7–9 km | 25–40 min |
| Marathahalli / Outer Ring Road | 12–15 km | 45–70 min |
| Kempegowda International Airport | Over 45 km | 75–100 min |
The peak-hour column is our judgement. Drive your own route from Gunjur Bangalore at 9am on a weekday, and again at 6pm.
The Varthur bottleneck
Heading north, every trip passes through Varthur’s narrow main road. It’s the single worst stretch for anyone in Gunjur Bangalore who works in Whitefield or on the Outer Ring Road. Widening is stuck on land acquisition.
The airport run
This is the weak spot for Gunjur Bangalore. The airport is on the far side of the city, so you’ll cross either Whitefield and KR Puram or the Outer Ring Road. Budget well over an hour.
Metro and Road Works: What’s Real
Gunjur Bangalore gets sold on future infrastructure. Here’s where each piece stands as of October 2026.
- Metro. No station serves Gunjur. The Red Line from Hebbal to Sarjapur is planned to run down Sarjapur Road, with stations at Carmelaram, Muthanalluru Cross and Dommasandra, a few kilometres west and south of Gunjur. The state cabinet cleared it in December 2024, the revised plan went back to the Centre in February 2026, and central approval was still awaited. Opening has been deferred to around April 2033.
- Varthur–Gunjur road. Widening work has been slowed by land acquisition. Reporting in August 2026 described it as delayed. A bridge on this road was re-tendered in 2025 at about ₹20 crore.
- Gunjur Junction. In September 2026, the Greater Bengaluru Authority’s chief commissioner inspected the junction and asked for road works, pothole repairs, footpaths and signage to be sped up. That’s an instruction, not a finish date.
- Railway. Carmelaram railway station is the nearest, a short drive away.
Don’t pay for a promise. A brochure line like “3 minutes to the metro” refers to a station that hasn’t started construction. Judge any home in Gunjur Bangalore on the roads and services that exist today. If the metro arrives in 2033, treat it as a bonus. Our guide to the Sarjapur Road metro line goes through the full route and timeline.
Schools, Shops and Hospitals Near Gunjur Bangalore
Schools
Schools are why most families look at Gunjur Bangalore. Greenwood High International School‘s Varthur–Sarjapur campus is right in the area. Chrysalis High in Varthur, The International School Bangalore, Inventure Academy and Indus International are all within a short drive, by listing sites’ estimates. Several CBSE schools are closer still.
Check admissions before you buy. A short school run only helps if your child gets a seat.
Shops
Daily needs in Gunjur Bangalore are covered along the main road. For a mall, you’ll go to Whitefield or Sarjapur Road. Decathlon Sarjapur and the shops around Dommasandra handle most weekend errands.
Hospitals
Manipal Hospital on Varthur Main Road is the nearest large hospital. Big multi-speciality options are otherwise in Whitefield or on the Outer Ring Road. If someone at home needs regular hospital visits, time that drive during peak hours.
Water, Drains and Civic Basics
Three practical things decide how comfortable life in Gunjur Bangalore is day to day.
Water supply. Residents in parts of the area say they rely on borewells and tankers. We found no confirmed record of Cauvery (BWSSB) supply across Gunjur. Ask every project where its water comes from, how deep its borewells are, whether it treats and reuses water, and what tankers cost when borewells drop in summer.
Drainage. East Bengaluru’s low-lying pockets flood in heavy rain, and the Varthur stretch is a known trouble spot. In September 2026 the city’s chief commissioner asked for permanent stormwater fixes near the hospital junction on Varthur Main Road. Visit a site after a downpour if you can.
Khata and records. Depending on which side of the boundary a project falls, you’ll get a city corporation khata or a panchayat record (often e-Swathu). The stamp duty surcharge is 2% of the duty inside city limits and 3% outside. Ask which record your home will get, and check the land approval. Our guide on checking plot approvals in Bangalore walks through it.
What’s Being Built and What It Costs
Gunjur Bangalore has three kinds of new homes: mid-rise apartments, plotted layouts, and gated villa communities. Villas are what set it apart from most of East Bengaluru.
Here are the per sq ft rates and rents quoted for flats in 2026. None of it is government data.
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Average flat rate, Gunjur Palya | About ₹9,400 per sq ft | A national listing portal, 2026 |
| Apartment range | About ₹8,850–13,550 per sq ft | A developer blog, March 2026 |
| 2 and 3 BHK average | About ₹12,050 per sq ft | A rentals portal, labelled 2026 |
| 2 BHK rent | About ₹28,500 a month | Same rentals portal (data may be older) |
The spread is wide because sources measure different things: resale vs new launch, carpet vs super built-up area. Villas cost far more per home, with independent built-up areas of 3,000–4,500 sq ft in the newer communities.
If you’re weighing a villa against a flat here, read our guide on gated community villas in Bangalore first. It covers maintenance, land share and resale.
Gunjur vs Varthur vs Dommasandra
Most buyers looking at Gunjur Bangalore are also looking at its neighbours. Here’s how they compare.
| Varthur | Gunjur | Dommasandra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel | Dense old town, narrow roads | Mixed: schools, villas, farmland | Sarjapur Road junction town |
| Metro | None planned nearby | None; Red Line stations a few km away | Planned Red Line station |
| Housing stock | Older flats, independent houses | New villas, mid-rise flats, plots | Apartments and plotted layouts |
| Best for | Whitefield commuters on a budget | Families who want schools and space | Sarjapur Road and ORR commuters |
For a closer look at the town to the north, see our Varthur area guide.
For the junction to the south, read our Dommasandra guide.
The Downsides of Gunjur Bangalore
Every honest guide to Gunjur Bangalore should say these plainly.
Varthur traffic. If you work in Whitefield or on the Outer Ring Road, the trip north is slow. It won’t improve until the road is widened.
No metro for years. The nearest planned stations are a drive away, and they’re not expected before 2033.
Water. Borewells and tankers are common. In a dry summer, that’s a real cost.
Construction. Expect dust, trucks and dug-up roads in Gunjur Bangalore for several years.
Thin resale for big homes. A large villa sells slower than a 2 BHK. Buy here to live.
Who Gunjur Bangalore Suits
Gunjur Bangalore is a good fit if you:
- have school-age children and a school here already in mind
- work at Sarjapur Road, RGA Tech Park or Wipro’s Sarjapur campus
- want a villa or a large home with some open space
- plan to stay for ten years or more
It’s a poor fit if you:
- commute daily to the Outer Ring Road at Marathahalli or further
- fly often and want the airport within an hour
- need the metro now
- want rental income from day one
Shortlisting villas? Start with NVT Whispering Hues, 62 villas on 7 acres off the Varthur–Sarjapur Road.
Before you book, check the builder’s record in our guide to NVT Quality Lifestyle’s projects.
FAQs on Gunjur Bangalore
Where is Gunjur in Bangalore?
It’s on the Varthur–Sarjapur Road in East Bengaluru, about 3 km south of Varthur and 5–7 km from the Dommasandra end of Sarjapur Road. It falls under Varthur hobli, and the pin code for much of it is 560087.
Is Gunjur Bangalore a good place to buy a home?
For families who value schools and space, and who work on Sarjapur Road, yes. It’s a weaker choice if you commute to the Outer Ring Road or need the metro soon.
Is there a metro station in Gunjur?
No. The planned Red Line from Hebbal to Sarjapur runs down Sarjapur Road, with stations at Carmelaram, Muthanalluru Cross and Dommasandra. Opening has been pushed to around April 2033, and central approval was still pending in 2026.
Which schools are near Gunjur?
Greenwood High’s Varthur–Sarjapur campus has a Gunjur Post address. Chrysalis High, The International School Bangalore, Inventure Academy and Indus International are a short drive away.
Does Gunjur have Cauvery water?
We found no confirmed record of Cauvery supply across the area. Many residents use borewells and tankers, so ask each project for its water plan in writing.
What do flats in Gunjur Bangalore cost per sq ft?
Figures quoted in 2026 range from about ₹9,400 to ₹12,050 per sq ft, depending on the source and the type of home. Treat them as indicative.
Sources we checked (October 2026): Wikipedia pages on Varthur, Greenwood High International School and the Red Line (Namma Metro); Deccan Herald and News Karnataka reporting on Varthur–Gunjur road works (2025–2026); 2026 listing-portal and developer data on rates and rents; NVT Quality Lifestyle’s official site for its Whispering Hues project.
This article is general information, not legal or financial advice. Rates and infrastructure dates change. Verify any project on K-RERA (rera.karnataka.gov.in) and drive the commute yourself before you buy.
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