Location of Bangalore India

Bangalore is located in the middle of the Mysore Plateau, a region of the larger Precambrian Deccan Plateau at an average height of 920 m (3,018 feet). ). 12.97° N 77.56° E is Bangalore's position. It covers an area of 2190 km (1,360 mi).Bangalore is situated in the southeast of the South Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore District shares its borders with Kolar District in the northeast, Tumkur District in the northwest, Mandya District in the southwest, Chamarajanagar District in the south and the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu in the southeast. The Bangalore Urban district is divided into three taluks, namely, Bangalore North, Bangalore South and Anekal. Among these, Bangalore North taluk is a relatively more level plateau, while the Bangalore South taluk has an uneven landscape with intermingling hills and valleys.

The topography of Bangalore is flat excluding a central ridge running from NNE to SSW. The highest point measured is Doddabettahalli, which is 962 m (3,156 ft) and lies above this ridge. Major rivers hardly run through the city, though the Arkavathi and South Pennar cross paths at the Nandi Hills, 60 km (37 mi) to the north. River Vrishabhavathi, a small tributary of Arkavathi, arises within the city at Basavanagudi which flows through the city. Both the rivers, Arkavathi and Vrishabhavathi carry most of Bangalore's sewage.

Bangalore enjoys a pleasant and balanced climate throughout the year due to its height and location. The highest temperature recorded is 39°C (102°F) and the lowest is 11°C (52°F).Summer temperature rarely exceed38°C (100°F) whereas winter temperatures seldom drop below 12°C (54°F). August, September and October receives rainfall. Frequent thunderstorms moderate the summer heat. Most of the rainfall occurs during late afternoon, evening or night.

Bangalore's location is such that it can be accessed from India and abroad easily. Bangalore is accessible by air, road, and rail. Bangalore Airport is 13 km east of the City Station. Many international flights stop here as it is a busy Hi-tech City. Bangalore is connected to the rest of the country both by meter gauge and broad gauge rail services.
angalore also has a large bus terminus, which is near the railway station. There are two railway stations in Bangalore. The main station is well connected to all major Indian cities.