Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Bengaluru's Public Toilet Crisis Revealed in Audit
Bengaluru, a city with over 1.4 crore people, has a big problem with public toilets.
There are only about 900 public toilets, which means one toilet for every 25,000 to 30,000 people.
A recent audit found that many of these toilets are not working, are dirty, and are not safe or accessible for everyone.
The report suggests that the city needs to fix these toilets quickly and build more, especially in busy places like bus stations and markets.
The city also needs to make sure these toilets are clean, have water, soap, and are safe for everyone, including women and people with disabilities.
Bengaluru has only 800-900 public toilets for a population of 1.4 crore.
Audit reveals 26% of toilets are non-functional and only 4.2% are very clean.
Only 9 toilets have ramps, making 94% inaccessible to persons with disabilities.
Water is available in only 40% of functional toilets, and none have soap dispensers or dustbins.
B.PAC recommends emergency repairs, better maintenance contracts, and more inclusive facilities.
- Who
- Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC) and B.CLIP
- What
- Public toilet audit report
- When
- April and May 2026
- Where
- Bengaluru
- Why
- To assess the city’s public sanitation infrastructure
Urgent Infrastructure Upgrade Needed
Current Infrastructure Adequate
Infrastructure Adequacy
Urgent Infrastructure Upgrade Needed
Bengaluru's public toilet infrastructure is severely inadequate, with only one toilet for every 25,000-30,000 citizens, far below the city's needs.
Current Infrastructure Adequate
The current number of public toilets is sufficient given the city's resources and priorities.
Functionality and Maintenance
Urgent Infrastructure Upgrade Needed
A significant portion of public toilets are non-functional, poorly maintained, and lack basic amenities like water, soap, and lighting.
Current Infrastructure Adequate
The existing toilets are functional and meet the basic needs of the citizens.
Accessibility and Inclusivity
Urgent Infrastructure Upgrade Needed
Most toilets are inaccessible to persons with disabilities and lack gender-inclusive facilities.
Current Infrastructure Adequate
The current toilets are accessible and inclusive for all citizens.
- Population
- 1.4 crore
- Public Toilets
- 800-900
- Toilets per Citizen
- 1 per 25,000-30,000
- Non-Functional Toilets
- 37 (26%)
- Very Clean Toilets
- 6 (4.2%)
- Toilets with Ramps
- 9
- Water Availability
- 40% of functional toilets
- Female Caretakers
- 15%
