Jakkur is situated on the eastern side of National Highway-44. It is a well-planned suburb of northern Bangalore. Jakkur is home to Jakkur Lake and Jakkur Aerodrome that are popular attractions in the locality. Jakkur is situated between two eminent places like Hebbal and Yelahanka. Jakkur has become a favourable destination due to the presence of reputed properties like Brigade Northridge, Avani Gardens, Century Celeste, and SLV Essenza. The forthcoming Metro Station on Bellary Road will boost the connectivity further.

Jakkur is one of the renowned places in Bangalore that comprises Jakkur Lake and Jakkur Aerodrome. The Jakkur Lake sprawls over 160 acres of lake designed over two centuries ago that cater to the water neccesities of the Jakkur village. Jakkur lake is a source of drinking water for nearby villages who don't have access to cauvery water. The lake attracts many migratory birds from other countries and has seen a fall in this number in recent years. There is an increase in fish population after the rejuvenation of the lake.

The Jakkur Aerodrome sprawls over 200 acres of land with a general aviation field in Bangalore. The government flying training school is one of the finest schools located in Jakkur.

Amruthahalli Main Road, Jakkur Main Road, and Talacauvery Road are the key roadnetworks that connect Jakkur with few other eminent places. Hebbal Railway Station and Kodigehalli Railway Station is quite near to Jakkur. Bangalore International Airport is just 25.7km away from Jakkur. A traveller can easily commute to few areas of Bangalore from Jakkur through Byappanahalli Metro Station and Swami Vivekananda Metro Station

Jakkur houses numerous eminent educational institutions like Vibgyor High School, Government School, and GreenfieldPublic School. Some of the hospitals nearby Jakkur are Icon Hospital, Regal Hospital, and Columbia Asia Hospital. Few of the malls nearby Jakkur are Elements Mall, and RMZ Galleria Mall. One of the best research institutes like Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research is nearby Jakkur.

Jakkur offers enhanced connectivity to Embassy Manyata Business Park with numerous professionals working in the neighborhood. Whitefield IT hub can be reached within an hour from Jakkur Road through Outer Ring Road.