What is KWIN City Bangalore?

KWIN City stands for Knowledge, Wellbeing and Innovation City. It is a 5,800-acre planned smart city being developed between Doddaballapur and Dabaspet, approximately 45 minutes from Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore. It was launched on September 26, 2024 by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

How far is KWIN City from Bangalore airport?

KWIN City is approximately 45 minutes from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). It is located between Doddaballapur and Dabaspet on the Satellite Town Ring Road.

KWIN City Bangalore — Complete Guide 2026 | 5,800 Acres Smart City Near Doddaballapur

Q: How many acres is KWIN City?

KWIN City spans 5,800 acres in total. Phase 1 covers 2,000 acres along the Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR). Development proceeds in 200–300 acre increments thereafter.

Q: What plots are available near KWIN City?

Several BMRDA and RERA-approved plotted developments are available near KWIN City including: Bandi Developers (pre-launch, via Kanopy Ventures), KNS Samooha (170-acre township, Nelamangala), Ashwasurya Legacy (16 acres, Nelamangala–Doddaballapur Highway), KNS Candril (Doddaballapur Road), and Godrej Aravya Estate (50 acres, Doddaballapur).

What is KWIN City?

Karnataka's Most Ambitious Smart City Project

KWIN stands for Knowledge, Wellbeing and Innovation — a 5,800-acre planned city being developed between Doddaballapur and Dabaspet, 45 minutes from Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore.

KWIN City Bangalore aerial render smart city 5800 acres Doddaballapur Dabaspet Karnataka — KWIN City — 5,800 acres between Doddaballapur and Dabaspet

KWIN City Bangalore knowledge district university campus render North Bangalore smart city — Knowledge District — 500+ global universities

KWIN City innovation district research park Bangalore Karnataka semiconductor aerospace — Innovation District — Semiconductor, Aerospace, Life Sciences

Four Integrated Districts

Knowledge, Health, Innovation and Research — designed to work as a single integrated ecosystem, not isolated zones.

15-Minute City Design

Grid-system layout ensuring residents can travel from any point to another within 15 minutes. No congestion by design.

40% Green Cover

40% of KWIN City dedicated to parks, open spaces and over 10 lakes connected by canal systems throughout the city.

The Four Districts

A Complete Business Ecosystem

Each district is designed to strengthen the others — students from the Knowledge District work in Innovation labs, healthcare professionals collaborate with Research centres.

District 01 —

Knowledge District

Establish a premier education hub attracting top 500 foreign educational institutions. UGC-regulated campus operations with strong academia-industry partnerships.

District 02 —

Health District

Position KWIN as Asia's leading academic medical hub. Life Sciences Park with Tata IISc Medical School and top national and international hospitals.

District 03 —

Innovation District

Sunrise sectors: Life Sciences, Future Mobility, Semiconductor, Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence and Space Technology.

District 04 —

Research District

Biopharmaceutical and scientific research with cutting-edge technology, clinical trial centres, IISc and JNCASR R&D hubs.

Development Timeline

Phase-wise Development Plan

KWIN City's development is structured in carefully planned phases to ensure sustainable growth and optimal resource allocation.

Phase	Area	Focus	Status	Key Numbers
Phase 1	2,000 acres	Plug-and-play infrastructure along STRR. Universities, hospitals, R&D hubs.	Active	500 acres fully operational · 18-month completion target
Phase 2–N	200–300 acres per increment	Progressive expansion across remaining 3,800 acres	In Planning	Total 5,800 acres · Doddaballapur & Nelamangala taluks
South Zone Phase 3	1,051.9 acres	Mixed-use: Knowledge 16.84%, Healthcare 12.82%, Innovation 11.09%, Industry 10.64%, Residential 9.85%	Master Plan Commissioned	12 land use zones · Roads 15.52% · Green/Park 12.74%
Solar Farm	465 acres	Self-sufficient power generation for the entire city	Planned	0.69 million MWh electricity generation
Full Buildout	5,800 acres	5,00,000 residents · 1,00,000 jobs · 500+ campuses	Long-term Vision	₹40,000 Cr investment · 80,000–1,00,000 direct jobs

KWIN City location map Doddaballapur Dabaspet Bangalore STRR NH44 NH648 Kempegowda Airport North Bangalore

Smart & Seamless Connectivity

Infrastructure That Already Exists — and What's Coming

KWIN City inter-city transport monorail STRR Satellite Town Ring Road North Bangalore connectivity

The Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR) is operational. This is not a future promise — physical connectivity to Hebbal, Yelahanka, and the airport road exists today. KWIN City sits directly on this corridor.

Monorail — Central rapid transit with stops every 800 metres within KWIN City
STRR — Already operational, connecting Nelamangala to Bangalore North
National Highways — NH 44 and NH 648 direct access
Airport — 45 minutes to Kempegowda International Airport
Express Rail — Adjacent to Bangalore–Hubballi–Mumbai Express rail route
Metro Extension — Tumakuru road metro extension under consideration
Bangalore-Pune Greenfield Expressway — Direct connection planned
Bike-sharing + EV transport — Eco-friendly intra-city mobility systems

Life at KWIN City

Designed for People First

As a planned city, KWIN offers a new-age yet sustainable lifestyle — state-of-the-art technology integrated with eco-friendly infrastructure.

KWIN City sustainable living rooftop gardens permeable pavements cycling routes green corridors Bangalore — Sustainable Living — Urban farming, green corridors

KWIN City recreational cultural anchor parks lakes events sports district arts culture Bangalore — Recreational Anchor — 40% green space, 10+ lakes

KWIN City renewable energy self sufficient water electricity solar farm 465 acres Karnataka — Renewable Resources — Self-sufficient water & electricity

KWIN City social economic impact 100000 jobs diverse multicultural population professionals students entrepreneurs — Social Impact — 1,00,000 jobs, diverse population

Advisory Board

The Names Behind KWIN City

Industry leaders and global academics who have publicly committed their backing to KWIN City's development.

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

Chairperson, Biocon

Dr. Devi Shetty

Founder, Narayana Health

Mohandas Pai

Former CFO & Board Member, Infosys

Ranch Kimball

Board Trustee, Boston University

Dominique Rossin

Provost, École Polytechnique, Paris

Thomas Osha

Executive VP, Wexford Science & Technology

Prashant Prakash

Partner, Accel

Vivek Jawali

Chief Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon

Plots Near KWIN City

BMRDA Approved Projects in the KWIN Corridor

As KWIN City infrastructure activates, these are the active and upcoming plotted developments in the Nelamangala–Doddaballapur corridor. Kanopy Ventures holds exclusive mandates on select projects.

● Bandi Infra Projects · Pre-Launch 2026

Bandi Developers — KWIN Corridor

Bandi Infra Projects · Nelamangala–Doddaballapur Belt

Location

Nelamangala–Doddaballapur Belt

Status

Pre-Launch · Off-Portal

Corridor

Primary KWIN Influence Zone

Launch

Late 2026

BMRDA-approved plotted development in the primary KWIN City influence zone. Pre-launch inventory — not yet listed on MagicBricks or 99acres. Located directly in the Nelamangala–Doddaballapur corridor with strong STRR connectivity. Early access pricing available before public launch.

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● KNS Group · Active

KNS Samooha

KNS Group · Launched February 2026

Location

Nelamangala, Tumkur Road

Total Area

170 acres (mega township)

Phase 1

54 acres · 750+ plots

Plot Sizes

600 – 2,400 sq ft

One of North Bangalore's largest plotted township developments. Located at the heart of Nelamangala beside NH Tumkur Road. 1-acre clubhouse with 30+ amenities. 45% open spaces. 15–20 minutes from metro stations, IKEA and NICE Road.

Contact Kanopy Ventures for pricing →

● Ashwasurya Realities · RERA Approved

Ashwasurya Legacy

Ashwasurya Realities · RERA: PRM/KA/RERA/1250/307/PR/061125/008231

Location

Nelamangala–Doddaballapur Highway

Total Area

16 acres

Units

245 premium plots

Starting Price

₹56 Lakh onwards

RERA-registered plotted development directly on the Nelamangala–Doddaballapur Highway. Vastu-compliant plots, wide internal roads, underground utilities, landscaped zones. 35–40 minutes from KIA. Adjacent to NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology.

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● KNS Group · Doddaballapur Road

KNS Candril

KNS Infrastructure · Doddaballapur Road, Bangalore

Location

Doddaballapur Main Road

Developer

KNS Group (17+ yrs, 10,000+ customers)

Track Record

25M+ sq ft developed

Access

STRR / NH 44 connectivity

KNS Group's plotted development on Doddaballapur Road — one of the most direct access routes to KWIN City Phase 1. KNS Group's 17-year track record includes 25 million sq ft of developed land and 10,000+ satisfied customers.

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● Godrej Properties · Pre-Launch

Godrej Aravya Estate

Godrej Properties · RERA: PRM/KA/RERA/1250/301/PR/171025/008180

Location

Doddaballapur, near SH-9

Total Area

48–50 acres

Units

500+ plots

Plot Sizes

1,200 – 4,000 sq ft

Flagship Godrej Properties plotted development 5 minutes from KWIN City. 40+ amenities, STRR and PRR connectivity. Sizes: 30×40 (₹58L+) to 40×60. Adjacent to the 153-acre Madappanahalli Urban Park. Possession targeted December 2026.

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● RY Realty · Devanahalli Corridor

14N — RY Realty

RY Realty · Devanahalli, North Bangalore

Location

Devanahalli Corridor

Mandate

Kanopy Ventures LLP

Airport

15 min from KIA

Status

Active Sales

Kanopy Ventures' active mandate in Devanahalli — the airport proximity corridor that saw 3–5x appreciation in the past decade. 14N by RY Realty offers premium plotted inventory in North Bangalore's proven growth belt.

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Everything You Need to Know

KWIN City — Frequently Asked Questions

What does KWIN City stand for?

KWIN stands for Knowledge, Wellbeing and Innovation City. It was previously called KHIR City (Knowledge, Health, Innovation and Research) before being officially renamed KWIN to better reflect its focus on wellbeing alongside innovation. It was officially launched on September 26, 2024 by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

How many acres is KWIN City and where is it located?

KWIN City spans 5,800 acres in total, located between Doddaballapur and Dabaspet in Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is approximately 45 minutes from Kempegowda International Airport and 50 km from Bangalore city centre. It sits directly on the Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR) corridor in North Bangalore.

How many residents will KWIN City accommodate?

KWIN City is designed to accommodate approximately 5,00,000 (five lakh) residents at full buildout. The city is master-planned as a complete urban ecosystem with housing, jobs, parks, roads and social infrastructure for its entire population.

Does KWIN City have a monorail?

Yes. KWIN City's master plan includes a central monorail system providing rapid transit within the city, with stops every 800 metres. This is complemented by a grid-road network of arterial, sub-arterial, distributor and local roads, bike-sharing systems and other eco-friendly transport options. The design ensures residents can travel between any two points in the city within 15 minutes.

Which universities and institutions are planned for KWIN City?

KWIN City aims to attract the top 500 foreign educational institutions to operate campuses in India under UGC regulations. Universities in discussions or confirmed include St. John's University (New York), University of York (UK), Azim Premji University, PES University, Manipal Academy, IISc, NIMHANS, JNCASR, and Tata IISc Medical School. Major MoUs were signed at Invest Karnataka 2025 with top international universities from USA, UK and Canada.

How many jobs will KWIN City create?

KWIN City is projected to create approximately 80,000 to 1,00,000 direct employment opportunities in research, health-tech, biotech, skill development, education and innovation sectors. Indirect employment from hospitality, retail, logistics, and supporting businesses will add significantly to this number.

What is KWIN City's total investment target?

KWIN City is expected to attract ₹40,000 crore in domestic and international investment across education, healthcare, innovation and research sectors. The Government of Karnataka is providing land equity while the private sector drives investment into institutional, commercial and residential development.

What plots are available near KWIN City in 2026?

Active plotted developments in the KWIN City influence zone include: Bandi Infra Projects (pre-launch, exclusive with Kanopy Ventures), KNS Samooha (170-acre township, Nelamangala), Ashwasurya Legacy (16 acres, RERA-approved, Nelamangala–Doddaballapur Highway), KNS Candril (Doddaballapur Road), and Godrej Aravya Estate (50 acres, Doddaballapur, RERA: PRM/KA/RERA/1250/301/PR/171025/008180). Contact Kanopy Ventures at +91 9120 825825 for verified inventory.

How much have land prices increased near KWIN City?

Land prices in the Nelamangala–Doddaballapur corridor have risen 20–30% in certain pockets since KWIN City was announced in 2024. Prices are expected to rise a further 25% over the next five years based on infrastructure delivery timelines. Neighbouring Doddaballapur is projected to see 1.5× appreciation by 2029 due to KWIN City's spillover effect.

Can NRIs buy plots near KWIN City?

Yes. NRIs from USA, UK, Canada, Singapore, UAE, Australia, Germany and Netherlands can legally purchase BMRDA-approved residential plots in Karnataka under FEMA regulations. Kanopy Ventures manages the complete remote NRI purchase process including virtual site tours, Power of Attorney coordination, legal verification, and Sub-Registrar registration attendance.

Is KWIN City confirmed or still a proposal?

KWIN City is confirmed. It was officially launched by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on September 26, 2024. Phase 1 infrastructure across 500 acres is active. The STRR is operational. A private firm has been commissioned to prepare a detailed masterplan for the full 5,800 acres. Major MoUs with international universities were signed at Invest Karnataka 2025. This is not a proposal — it is a funded, operational government project.