Jaya Prakash Nagar Metro Station on the Green Line serves the well-planned BDA residential layout of JP Nagar on Kanakapura Road. Named after freedom fighter Jayaprakash Narayan, this area is known for tree-lined streets, parks, and a vibrant dining scene. The station's closest landmark, Brigade Millennium at just 200 metres, hosts supermarkets and restaurants, while the famous Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple and Fortis Hospital are accessible by auto. A quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with strong metro connectivity to the rest of Bangalore.
| Station Code | JPN |
| 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 | ~25,000 |
| Nearest Landmark | Brigade Millennium (200m) |
| Address | Kanakapura Road, JP Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078 |
| Directions | View on Google Maps |
Well-planned residential area known for its tree-lined streets, parks, and peaceful environment. Popular with families and young professionals. Mix of independent houses and modern apartments.
Jaya Prakash Nagar (JP Nagar) was developed in the 1980s by the BDA (Bangalore Development Authority) as a planned layout. Named after Indian freedom fighter Jayaprakash Narayan, it has grown from a suburban area to a prime residential locality.
Cuisine: Microbrewery & Multi-cuisine · ₹₹₹
Popular: Craft beers, Wood-fired pizzas
Theater with attached cafe, check for performances
Cultural center with cafe
Cuisine: Continental & Indian · ₹₹
Multiple affordable South Indian restaurants near station
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Residential and commercial complex with shops
Hours: Shops: 9 AM - 9 PM
Local shopping area in JP Nagar 2nd Phase
Large park with walking tracks
Hours: 5 AM - 10 AM, 4 PM - 8 PM
Small green space with walking area and benches
Multi-specialty hospital
Clinic
CBSE School
Higher education
Famous Hanuman temple on a hillock
Hours: 6 AM - 12 PM, 5 PM - 9 PM
The first metro from Jaya Prakash Nagar 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. JPN sits on the Green Line between Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road and Yelachenahalli, and opened in June 2017.
Use Exit A — it opens onto Kanakapura Road toward JP Nagar 6th Phase and puts you within a 200m walk (about 3 minutes) of Brigade Millennium, where you'll find a supermarket, restaurants and banks. Exit B is better for JP Nagar 5th Phase, RBI Layout and Dollars Colony.
Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple is about 2.6km from the station — take an auto or share-auto from Exit A (₹40–60), a 5–7 minute ride via Kanakapura Road. Timings are 6 AM–12 PM and 5 PM–9 PM. Tuesdays and Saturdays are the busiest days for darshan.