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Arakere is a developing residential area on Bannerghatta Road in South Bangalore. The origin of the name 'Arakere' comes from a water reservoir in the zone. In Kannada, 'Are' means half and 'Kere' means a water reservoir or Pond. Within Arakere there are some well developed residential areas like Arekere Mico Layout (a BDA layout), Pandurangnagar, Sarvabhoumanagar etc. Since the year 2000, the area has developed in leaps and bounds due to the influx of a large number of IT & BPO Companies. There is a mini forest within the locality and it lends the much needed greenery to the area. The reputed IIM Bangalore is positioned at a stone throw's distance from here and has prompted several students from across the country to migrate here. Some of the famous schools in this area are BGS National Public School, Mitra Academy, Adigas Preschool, Bright Kids, etc. Arakere is also a hub for various cultural activities. Well known hospitals like Apollo, Fortis and Wockhardt are located here and tend to every healthcare need of the inhabitants of Arakere.