‘Jigani is not Bangalore’: Homeowner shares experience of living in flat purchased for ₹55 lakh
A homeowner’s honest review of purchasing a ₹55 lakh flat in Jigani has sparked a debate over what truly counts as “Bangalore.” While the buyer highlighted the property’s potential ROI and proximity to Electronic City, critics on social media were quick to label the investment a “dead end,” citing poor infrastructure and the area’s isolation from the city centre.A homeowner’s post about living in a home in Jigani for the past year has gone viral (Representative image). (Unsplash)“Bought a 45L Apartment in BLR – sharing experience. It’s been exactly one year since I bought an apartment in the Jigani area, and the square footage is 1,020. This is a super area. With interior + stamp duty + other charges it’s final cost is 55L,” the Reddit user wrote.Also Read: Founder explains why life in a Gurgaon condo is ‘far superior’ to South Delhi homeIn the following lines, the homeowner led the pros and cons of living in a flat in Jigani. Talking about proximity to prominent places in Bengaluru, the individual wrote, “I can reach Bannerghatta Road, Hulimavu, HSR Layout, and Electronic City in under half an hour. Electronic City is specifically 15 minutes. Bannergatta Road is 25 minutes.”However, the person also claimed, “It is super far from the city. Every single day, I hate traveling back home, and I reach home late at night,” adding, “No friend has ever dared to come this far and meet me.”What did social media say?The post prompted a series of questions and reactions. Many claimed that the place the man mentioned cannot be considered a part of Bengaluru.An individual commented, “Jigani is not Bangalore. As a person born and raised here , Jigani is Jigani. With a few corrections to your observations, Jigani has ALWAYS been slow to develop (in comparison to other areas with similar infrastructure). But yes, ₹55L is a reasonable price for 1050 sq ft in Jigani. If you intend to sell it in 2027 Q1, you made a make buying in Jigani in the first place (rethink what I just said). e.”Also Read:
