Krishnamurthypuram

Temple at Jayanagar Railway Gate

Underbridge Junction

Krishna Murthy Puram is an urban commercial and residential suburb of Mysore city in Karnataka state, India.

Etymology

It was named after P. N. Krishnamurti, Diwan of Mysore Kingdom and grandson of Purnaiah, another Diwan. Krishnamurti is the only Dewan who has an extension named in his honour in Mysuru city.[1]

Location

Krishnamurthypuram is located on the southern side of Mysore city between Lakshmipuram, Ashokapuram, Chamarajapuram and K. G. Koppal.

Mythri Institute

Mythri Institute runs a hostel for mentally challenged children. It was established in 1982. It was the first school of this type in Mysore.[2]

Educational organisations

• Vanithasadhana School
• Aramane Padmaraja School
• Gokula School
• Gopalaswamy School
• C.T.I.College

Post office

Krishnamurthypuram is known as Mysore-4. There is a post office at Krishnamurthypuram and the pincode is 570004.

Economy

Krishnamurthypuram is a former residential colony now partially converted to a downtown area of Mysore. There are many banks, shops and restaurants in this area.[3][4]

References

1. "Landmarks for Dewans and their services forgotten". Star of Mysore. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
2. "Krishnamurthy Puram Archives - Karnataka.com". Karnataka.com.
3. "Our Branches - Branches - KRISHNAMURTHY PURAM". Archived from the original on 5 March 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
4. "Krishnamurthy Puram, Mysore address, location, Pincode 570004". Asklaila.com.