No, Whitefield does not come under Bangalore South. While many people assume it does because of its location, the truth is that Whitefield is officially part of East Bangalore. It falls under the Mahadevapura Zone of BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) and is included in the Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency, which is part of the Bangalore Central Lok Sabha Constituency.

If you're a resident, buyer, or just curious about Bangalore's layout, this matters more than you might think.

How Bangalore Is Divided

To understand where Whitefield stands, let's look at how Bangalore is structured.

BBMP Zones

Bangalore is split into zones for local administration. These zones help manage civic services like garbage collection, road repairs, and property tax. The main BBMP zones are:

• East
• West
• South
• North
• Mahadevapura
• Bommanahalli
• Rajarajeshwari Nagar
• Dasarahalli
• Yelahanka

Whitefield belongs to the Mahadevapura Zone. This zone includes several BBMP wards such as:

• Kadugodi
• Hagadooru
• Doddanekkundi
• Marathahalli
• Varthur
• Hoodi
• KR Puram
• Bellandur
• Devasandra
• Basavanapura

These are the areas that make up what people commonly call "Whitefield."

Taluks and District

Whitefield is also part of the Bangalore East Taluk, which falls under the Bangalore Urban district. Taluks are used mainly for land and revenue purposes.

Assembly and Parliament Areas

For elections and governance, Whitefield is part of:

• Mahadevapura Assembly Constituency (No. 174)
  Current MLA (as of July 2025): Manjula S (BJP)
• Bangalore Central Lok Sabha Constituency
  Current MP (as of July 2025): P.C. Mohan (BJP)

So, when residents vote or seek local help, it's from these representatives—not anyone from South Bangalore.

Why the Confusion?

It's easy to see why people mix this up.

• Old Boundaries: Years ago, Whitefield was a quiet suburb outside the city. As Bangalore grew, it got absorbed into the BBMP, but some still see it as a separate or "southern" area.
• Location Perception: Whitefield lies to the southeast of Bangalore's center. But being geographically south doesn't mean it's in the South Zone administratively.
• Tech Corridor Mix-up: Whitefield and Electronic City are both big IT hubs, but they're not in the same zone. Electronic City is in Bommanahalli (South). Whitefield is in Mahadevapura (East).

What This Means for You Property Tax

BBMP sets tax rates based on zones. As of July 2025, Whitefield falls under Zone D, where residential self-occupied property is taxed at around ₹1.60 per sq. ft.

Civic Services

All services—like water supply, roads, and sanitation—are managed by the Mahadevapura Zonal Office. Knowing this helps when filing complaints or requesting services.

Police Jurisdiction

Whitefield is covered by the Whitefield Division of Bangalore City Police, including:

• Whitefield PS
• Kadugodi PS
• Marathahalli PS
• Varthur PS
• KR Puram PS
• Mahadevapura PS

This tells you where to go if you need police assistance or want to check local safety updates.

Voting

If you live in Whitefield, you vote in the Mahadevapura Assembly and Bangalore Central Parliament elections—not in the South Bangalore ones.

Urban Planning

Any development—like metro work or new roads—is planned by BBMP Mahadevapura and the Bangalore Development Authority, not the South zone teams.

Connectivity and Growth

Whitefield is now one of Bangalore's fastest-growing areas. It's well connected through:

• Whitefield Main Road
• Varthur Road
• HAL Airport Road via Marathahalli
• Outer Ring Road (ORR)

Since March 2023, Whitefield has been connected to the rest of the city via the Namma Metro Purple Line extension from Krishnarajapura to Kadugodi.

Key Landmarks

• ITPB (International Tech Park Bangalore)
• Prestige Shantiniketan
• Forum Shantiniketan Mall
• Sri Sathya Sai Hospital
• Whitefield Railway Station

These places highlight Whitefield's role in East Bangalore's development, along with rising projects in nearby areas like Sarjapur Road, home to Birla Evara.

Final Word
Whitefield is not in Bangalore South.

It is in East Bangalore, under the Mahadevapura Zone of BBMP. From voting to taxes and civic issues, Whitefield follows a different path than South Bangalore areas like JP Nagar or Electronic City.

So if you're buying a home, planning to move, or investing in Whitefield—it helps to know exactly where you stand.