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Doddakallasandra Metro Station on the Green Line serves one of South Bangalore's oldest village settlements now rapidly transforming into a modern suburb. Opened in January 2021 as part of Phase 2, the station's name translates to 'Big Stone Village' in Kannada, reflecting the area's deep roots. With the rejuvenating Doddakallasandra Lake 700 metres away, affordable housing options, and direct KSRTC connections to Kanakapura, the station caters to daily commuters, students at BGS International School, and budget-conscious residents seeking metro connectivity.
| Station Code | DKS |
| Line | Green Line |
| Station Type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 (Side platforms) |
| First Train | 5:00 AM Tue–Sat, ~4:15 AM Mon (Sun 7:00 AM) |
| Last Train | 11:00 PM |
| Parking | Limited street parking |
| Daily Footfall | ~5,000 |
| Nearest Landmark | Doddakallasandra Lake (700m) |
| Address | Kanakapura Road, Doddakallasandra, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560062 |
| Directions | View on Google Maps |
Suburban area retaining village characteristics while adapting to urban growth. Mix of agricultural land, traditional houses, and new developments.
Doddakallasandra (literally 'Big Stone Village' in Kannada) is an ancient village that's now part of Bangalore's southern expansion. The area has rural roots but is rapidly urbanizing with the metro connectivity.
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Small market for daily needs
Hours: 7 AM - 9 PM
Various shops along the highway for hardware, electronics repair and pharmacy
Local lake undergoing rejuvenation
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Well-maintained lake with walking track
Hours: 5 AM - 9 AM, 4 PM - 7 PM
Government health center
Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM
Private clinics
CBSE School
Several government primary and high schools in the area
Kannada medium government schools
Ancient village deity temple popular with local residents
Hours: 6 AM - 12 PM, 5 PM - 8 PM
Doddakallasandra metro station operates from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM on weekdays and Saturdays. On Sundays, the first train departs at 7:00 AM. It is on the Green Line between Konanakunte Cross and Vajarahalli stations on Kanakapura Road.
Exit A leads towards Konanakunte and the Subramanyapura Main Road junction. Exit B leads towards Vajarahalli and the Doddakallasandra village. Nearby landmarks include Doddakallasandra Lake (700m), Dodda Ganapathi Temple (800m), and the local market (200m from the station).
Only limited street parking is available on the service road, with space for about 30 two-wheelers. There is no dedicated car parking. For Park & Ride parking, use the Silk Institute terminal station (two stops south) which has a proper 300+ car facility.