Short answer: Kanakapura Road property rates ran from ₹5,300 to ₹10,100 per sq ft in Knight Frank's H1 2026 report, up 6% in a year. Official floors are lower: most apartment lines near Konanakunte sit at ₹55,700 to ₹75,350 per sq m. The Green Line has run down the road to Silk Institute since January 2021.
- Market range: ₹5,300–10,100 per sq ft, +6% in 12 months (Knight Frank H1 2026).
- Floors fall as you go out: from ₹91,800 per sq m on the 80 ft BDA road near Konanakunte to ₹42,000 in Thalaghattapura and ₹17,000 in Kaggalipura.
- Metro is running: five Green Line stations opened on the road in January 2021.
- Two sets of rules: the inner road is in the South City Corporation; PIN 560082 lies wholly outside GBA.
- Our STEP check: station, the authority, elevation, price against the floor.
- Who governs Kanakapura Road?
- What are property rates on Kanakapura Road?
- Is there a metro on Kanakapura Road?
- Where does Kanakapura Road get its water?
- Is Kanakapura Road flood-prone?
- Worked examples
- The STEP check for Kanakapura Road (our framework)
- Kanakapura Road buyer's checklist
- What mistakes do buyers make on Kanakapura Road?
- Legal and tax note
- Frequently asked questions
- Talk it through with acre&key
- Sources
Kanakapura Road runs south-west from Banashankari, past Konanakunte and the NICE road, towards Kaggalipura and beyond. It's one of the few outer corridors in Bengaluru where the metro is already running, which is why buyers look here. This guide sticks to official records and named sources, and says where data runs out.
Who governs Kanakapura Road?
It depends on where you are. The inner stretch falls in the South City Corporation: PIN 560062 is 98% inside GBA, with wards such as Anjanapura, Konanakunte and Harinagar. PIN 560061 (Uttarahalli and Anjanapura wards) is fully inside. PIN 560082, further out, is wholly outside GBA, so panchayat rules apply there.
That changes your costs and paperwork. Inside GBA, stamp duty, cess, surcharge and registration add up to 7.6%. In panchayat areas it's 7.65%, and the khata comes from the panchayat, not the city. Our ward and corporation lookup and our guide to BDA, BMRDA, GBA or panchayat approvals show how to check your exact plot.
What are property rates on Kanakapura Road?
Official guidance values
Guidance values are the state's minimum value for registration, set per line in the 2023 gazette (Jayanagar and Basavanagudi books). Divide by 10.764 to get per sq ft.
| Line | Guidance value (₹/sq m) | Per sq ft (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 ft BDA Main Road near Konanakunte | 91,800 | 8,528 |
| Kothanur–Gottigere Main Road (Kanakapura Road to Bannerghatta Road) | 70,850 | 6,582 |
| Konanakunte village | 66,000 | 6,132 |
| Apartment lines near Konanakunte | 55,700–75,350 | 5,175–7,000 |
| Doddakallasandra | 53,950 | 5,012 |
| Vajarahalli | 46,000 | 4,274 |
| Thalaghattapura | 42,000 | 3,902 |
| Anjanapura village | 41,000 | 3,809 |
| Uttarahalli | 39,500 | 3,670 |
| Kaggalipura | 17,000 | 1,579 |
Kaveri can add floor, amenity and parking amounts to a flat's value, so the line rate isn't always the final figure. Check your exact survey number or apartment on Kaveri before you agree a price. Our guidance value table covers other areas.
Market prices
Knight Frank's H1 2026 report put Kanakapura Road at ₹5,300 to ₹10,100 per sq ft, up 6% in 12 months. That's a range, not a price for your flat. Portal asking prices run higher, and registered values often run lower. ANAROCK's Q1 2026 report lists Kanakapura Road in its South zone but gives no rate for it.
Rents
We didn't find a consultant rent figure for Kanakapura Road. ANAROCK lists the corridor without one, so ask local agents for three recent agreements in the same building rather than relying on portal averages.
What's being built
Karnataka RERA approved 556 projects in Bengaluru South taluk between January 2020 and mid-October 2026, including 101 in 2025 (acre&key analysis of the RERA register). The taluk covers far more than this road, and the register has no locality field, so there's no reliable count for Kanakapura Road alone. Before you book, use our RERA project review guide.
Is there a metro on Kanakapura Road?
Yes. The Green Line's southern extension, a 6 km elevated stretch from Yelachenahalli to Silk Institute, opened on 14 January 2021 and started commercial service the next day (PIB; The Hindu, news).
| Station | Status |
|---|---|
| Konanakunte Cross | Running since Jan 2021 |
| Doddakallasandra | Running since Jan 2021 |
| Vajarahalli | Running since Jan 2021 |
| Thalaghattapura | Running since Jan 2021 |
| Silk Institute | Running since Jan 2021 (terminus) |
Station names are per the PIB release at opening. Beyond Silk Institute, there's no sanctioned extension in the official sources we checked, so don't pay extra for one. See Bengaluru metro lines in 2026 for the rest of the network.
Where does Kanakapura Road get its water?
The older inner areas draw on BWSSB's Cauvery supply. Villages added to the city in 2007 are served through Cauvery Stage 5, and by May 2026 about 1.15 lakh of an estimated 1.8 lakh buildings in those villages were connected (The Hindu, news). Outside GBA, BWSSB doesn't supply at all, so expect borewells and tankers. Ask for the building's BWSSB connection and recent bills. Our Cauvery Stage 5 guide explains how to check.
Is Kanakapura Road flood-prone?
Some points are. Bengaluru tracks flooding as points, not areas. In April 2026, the South City Corporation had 24 of the city's 101 listed flood-prone locations, and 52 of the 101 citywide were still unfixed (The New Indian Express, news). The report didn't name streets on this road, and there's no equivalent public list for panchayat areas.
Lake buffers became size-based (0 to 30 m) under Act 19 of 2026, and primary drains carry a 50 m buffer under RMP-2015. Our lake and drain checks show how to check a site.
Worked examples
These use the published figures above and an illustrative flat. Your real numbers will differ.
Worked example 1: a new flat near Konanakunte
A 1,200 sq ft flat priced at ₹7,700 per sq ft, the midpoint of Knight Frank's range, on a ₹55,700 per sq m apartment line.
| Step | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 1,200 × ₹7,700 | ₹92,40,000 |
| Guidance value | 1,200 ÷ 10.764 × ₹55,700 | ₹62,09,588 |
| Price ÷ guidance value | 92,40,000 ÷ 62,09,588 | 1.49 |
| Charges at 7.6% | 7.6% of ₹92,40,000 | ₹7,02,240 |
At the bottom of the range, ₹5,300 per sq ft, the price is ₹63,60,000 and the ratio drops to 1.02. That's barely above the floor. If Kaveri adds parking or amenity amounts, the guidance value could pass the price, and you'd pay duty on the higher figure.
Worked example 2: an older resale flat below the floor
A 1,000 sq ft resale flat agreed at ₹50,00,000 on the same ₹55,700 line.
| Step | Calculation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Guidance value | 1,000 ÷ 10.764 × ₹55,700 | ₹51,74,656 |
| Charges on guidance value | 7.6% of ₹51,74,656 | ₹3,93,274 |
| Charges if the price were used | 7.6% of ₹50,00,000 | ₹3,80,000 |
| Extra you pay | ₹3,93,274 − ₹3,80,000 | ₹13,274 |
| 110% income-tax test | ₹50,00,000 × 110% = ₹55,00,000 | Guidance value is within it |
Charges follow the higher of price and guidance value. Because the guidance value is within 110% of the price, the income-tax gap rules shouldn't bite here, but ask your CA.
Worked example 3: a 1,200 sq ft site on three lines
| Line | Guidance value (₹/sq m) | Site value | Charges at 7.6% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thalaghattapura | 42,000 | ₹46,82,274 | ₹3,55,853 |
| Doddakallasandra | 53,950 | ₹60,14,493 | ₹4,57,101 |
| 80 ft BDA Main Road near Konanakunte | 91,800 | ₹1,02,34,114 | ₹7,77,793 |
The same site size costs 2.19 times as much on paper on the BDA road as in Thalaghattapura. If the site is outside GBA, add 0.05% and check the panchayat khata and land conversion. Our plot buying checks cover those steps.
The STEP check for Kanakapura Road (our framework)
| Letter | Question | Where to check | Red flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| S: Station | How far is the nearest Green Line station on foot? | Map walk from the gate | More than 1.5 km, with no footpath |
| T: The authority | Is the plot in GBA or a panchayat? | PIN and ward lookup, khata | Seller can't say who issued the khata |
| E: Elevation | Is the site low next to a lake or drain? | Site visit after rain, lake and drain maps | Inside a buffer, or water marks on walls |
| P: Price vs floor | How far is the price above the guidance value? | Kaveri, worked example 1 | Ratio near 1.0 once add-ons are counted |
Score each letter green, amber or red. Two reds and you should walk away or renegotiate.
Kanakapura Road buyer's checklist
- [ ] Confirm GBA or panchayat from the PIN, ward and khata.
- [ ] Look up the exact line on Kaveri, with floor, amenity and parking amounts.
- [ ] Work out the price-to-guidance ratio.
- [ ] Walk to the nearest Green Line station and time it.
- [ ] Ask for the BWSSB connection and the last three water bills.
- [ ] Check the nearest lake and primary drain against the buffers.
- [ ] Visit after heavy rain.
- [ ] Review the RERA filings for a new project.
- [ ] Get title and approvals checked by a property lawyer.
What mistakes do buyers make on Kanakapura Road?
- Assuming the whole road is "in the city". Past a point you're in a panchayat, with different khata, water and charges.
- Paying for a metro extension. The line ends at Silk Institute, with no sanctioned extension in the sources we checked.
- Ignoring the floor on cheaper flats. At the lower end of the market range, the price can sit close to the guidance value.
- Taking portal averages as fact. They're asking prices. Compare registered sales in the same building.
Legal and tax note
This guide is general information. Ask a CA about income-tax rules on price and guidance value, and a property lawyer about title, khata and approvals before you pay any advance.
Frequently asked questions
Knight Frank's H1 2026 report put Kanakapura Road at ₹5,300 to ₹10,100 per sq ft, up 6% in 12 months. Guidance values run from ₹91,800 per sq m on the 80 ft BDA road near Konanakunte to ₹17,000 in Kaggalipura.
It suits buyers who want a running metro and lower prices than the inner south. The trade-offs are distance from the main job hubs, mixed water supply further out, and panchayat rules past the city limit. Check the specific site with the STEP check.
Yes. The Green Line runs down the road with five stations, from Konanakunte Cross to Silk Institute, open since January 2021. No extension beyond Silk Institute is sanctioned in the official sources we checked.
It depends on the line. Apartment lines near Konanakunte are ₹55,700 to ₹75,350 per sq m, Doddakallasandra is ₹53,950, Thalaghattapura ₹42,000 and Kaggalipura ₹17,000. Kaveri can add floor, amenity and parking amounts for flats.
Inside GBA, many buildings do, but not all. Villages added in 2007 rely on Cauvery Stage 5, where about 1.15 lakh of 1.8 lakh buildings were connected by May 2026. Outside GBA, expect borewells and tankers. Ask for BWSSB bills.
Some points are. In April 2026, the South City Corporation had 24 of the city's 101 listed flood-prone locations. These are points, not whole areas, so check the nearest lake and drain and visit the site after heavy rain.
Inside GBA, duty, cess, surcharge and registration total 7.6% of the higher of price and guidance value. In panchayat areas it's 7.65%. On a ₹92.4 lakh flat in GBA, that's ₹7,02,240. Use our stamp duty calculator.
The inner stretch is, in the South City Corporation, with wards such as Konanakunte, Anjanapura and Uttarahalli. PIN 560082 is wholly outside GBA. Check the khata and ward for your exact plot before you buy.
Sources
Checked 19 Oct 2026.
- Knight Frank, India Real Estate: Office and Residential Market H1 2026 (price table): https://content.knightfrank.com/research/3116/documents/en/india-real-estate-office-and-residential-market-h1-2026-12927.pdf
- ANAROCK, Residential market report Q1 2026 (South zone list; no Kanakapura Road rate): https://websitemedia.anarock.com/media/Bengaluru_Q1_2026_Residential_Market_Viewpoints_84d41ec09a.pdf
- Karnataka Gazette Part III, 30 Sep 2023, guidance value revision, Jayanagar and Basavanagudi books (copies via OpenCity): https://data.opencity.in/dataset/bengaluru-guidance-value-change-circulars-2023
- PIB, Yelachenahalli–Silk Institute extension inaugurated, 14 Jan 2021: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1688594
- The Hindu, Namma Metro extends its service on Green Line, 16 Jan 2021 (news): https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/namma-metro-extends-its-service-on-green-line/article33585573.ece
- The Hindu, piped connections reduce tanker demand, 14 May 2026 (news): https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bengalurus-water-woes-piped-connections-sanchari-cauvery-reduce-tanker-demand/article70978412.ece
- The New Indian Express, 52 of 101 flood-prone locations yet to be fixed, 11 Apr 2026 (news): https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/11/52-of-101-flood-prone-locations-in-bengaluru-yet-to-be-fixed-before-monsoon
- Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2025, as passed (Act 19 of 2026): https://kla.kar.nic.in/council/house/bills/156/33E.pdf
- Karnataka RERA, View All Projects: https://rera.karnataka.gov.in/viewAllProjects?language=en
- GBA ward boundaries, as used in acre&key's PIN code lookup.
