Jalahalli Metro Station - Gateway to Bangalore's Defense & HMT Heritage Zone
Green Line
Jalahalli Metro Station (JHL) on the Green Line serves a unique zone defined by Bangalore's defense and industrial heritage. Just 1 km from the historic HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools) factory — once India's premier watch manufacturer established in 1953 — and near the Jalahalli Air Force Station, the station caters to defense personnel, industrial workers, and residents of BEL Layout and surrounding townships. It also provides connectivity towards the MS Ramaiah educational and medical cluster located 3-4 km away.
Exit A — Tumkur Road (NH-4) North side
Jalahalli Cross Bus Stop (100m), Local shops
Stairs, Elevator, Bus connectivity
Exit B — Jalahalli East side
Residential areas, BEL Layout entrance
Stairs, Escalator, Auto stand
Nearby Places
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) — 2.5km
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology — 3.5km
MS Ramaiah Medical College — 4km
Kendriya Vidyalaya Jalahalli — 2km
Air Force School — 1.5km
Air Force Command Hospital — 2km
MS Ramaiah Memorial Hospital — 4km
Local Shopping Complex — 500m
Bus Connections from Jalahalli
Route 250 → KR Market - Vidyaranyapura (15 mins)
Route 251 → Kempegowda Bus Station - BEL Circle (20 mins)
Route 402C → Majestic - Yelahanka Satellite Town (30 mins)
Auto & Cab Options
Availability: Moderate
Tips for Jalahalli Station
First-time visitor: Station serves defense and industrial areas. Exit A for Tumkur Road/buses, Exit B for residential areas. Limited organized parking available.
Defense: Near multiple defense establishments — Air Force Station, BEL. Many restricted areas nearby.
Industrial: Historic HMT factory area. Once thriving industrial hub, now mixed development. HMT watches were made here from 1953.
Residential: Serves Jalahalli village and nearby layouts. Good for those working in defense/industrial areas.
Students: MS Ramaiah institutions 3-4km away. Take connecting bus or auto.
Crowd & Peak Hours
Morning rush: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Evening rush: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Weekends: Low
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the first metro leave from Jalahalli Station?
The first metro from Jalahalli Station departs at 5:00 AM (Tuesday–Saturday; Mondays start earlier at ~4:15 AM) and 7:00 AM on Sundays. The last train is around 11:00 PM. Jalahalli sits on the Green Line between Dasarahalli and Peenya Industry, on Tumkur Road (NH-4), and opened in May 2015.
Which exit is best for HMT Factory and the Air Force Station?
Use Exit A — it opens onto the north side of Tumkur Road at Jalahalli Cross bus stop (100m). From here, the historic HMT factory is about 1km and Jalahalli Air Force Station roughly 1.5km, both easy auto rides. Exit B is better for BEL Layout residential areas.
How do I reach MS Ramaiah Hospital or MSRIT from Jalahalli Metro?
MS Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (4km) and MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (3.5km) are best reached by auto from Exit A or Jalahalli Cross bus stop — fare is roughly ₹80–100. You can also catch a BMTC bus from Jalahalli Cross toward BEL Circle and change onward if needed.