Babusapalya, also known as Babu Sahib Palya, is a suburb in Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 kilometers from Bangalore City railway station.
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Politics
Babusapalya belongs to Horamavu Ward (Ward Number:25) which is the most populated of the city's 198 wards, going by Census 2011. Less than a decade ago, Horamavu's population was 28,167. The population has more than trebled, indicating the pace of growth in the city. The elected Corporator, Radhamma of INC won the BBMP 2015 elections with 24,756 with a victory margin of 8,534 votes defeating N Bharathi of BJP.
B A Basvaraj of the Indian National Congress (INC) was elected as the Member of Legislative assembly from this constituency in the 2013 Karnataka Assembly election. It is a part of the Bangalore North Lok Sabha constituency.
Places of interest
The 60 Feet high Ganesha Statue, situated adjacent to the Outer Ring Road is the prime landmark of Babusapalya also the Logos church. 'Chelekere Lake' is in the heart of this area which is home for many birds, reptiles is cynic and its abandoned.