Lalbagh is located towards the south of Mangaluru. It is a plush commercial and residential suburb. The area is only 3 kilometres from Hampankatta towards the north. Mangalore City Corporation’s main office is also situated here. Neighbourhoods such as Kankanady, Kadri, Bolar, Bendoor, Bejai, Attavar, Urwa, Kavoor and Derebail surround Lalbagh.
The Mangalore Central Railway Station is 3.1 kilometres from here via the MG Road. The Mangalore Airport is 13.3 kilometres from here. The area is served by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation-run buses.
Lalbagh real estate is sought-after for the area’s smooth communication with the rest of the city and well-established social infrastructure. The built-up area of property in Lalbagh ranges from 725 to 3,728 sq ft, while the configurations available are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 BHK. The area has 46 apartment projects. The lowest rate for Lalbagh property of Rs 3,800 per sq ft is charged by Vishwas Bawa’s Sathyam, while the highest rate of Rs 5250 per sq ft is charged by Nidhi Land Infrastructure Developers’ Vrindavan.
Educational institutes located here include Besant National Girls College, Canara High School and Manipal School. Healthcare facilities are provided by hospitals such as KMC Hospital, SDM Eye Hospital and SDM Ayurveda Hospital.
Shopping centers in the area include Saibeen Complex and Bharath Mall. The public swimming pool located here is a popular recreational spot, along with the Mangala Stadium.