Realty hot spot series: This locality in Kolkata is well-connected to job hubs

This week's real estate hot spot series takes a look at North Kolkata. This is a reasonably priced residential area with a good mix of retail, social infrastructure and well connected to job hubs.

The area offers proximity to good schools, hospitals and malls, the locality also hosts one of the biggest wholesale markets. The area is 8 KM away from the airport, 7 KM away from the Sealdah railway station and 9 KM from NH-12.

The price range of properties here is between Rs 2,100 per square feet and Rs 6,600 per square feet. The average price of 2 BHK, 3 BHK and 4 BHK is Rs 36 lakh, Rs 68 lakh and Rs 1.37 crore, respectively.

Locality snapshot

• North Kolkata micro-market comprises of localities such as Dum Dum, Shyambazar, Lake Town, Nager Bazar, Salt Lake, etc.
• It is known for narrow lanes, high-density, old buildings and has one of the Asia's biggest wholesale market, Bara Bazar
• It is a preferred residential area due to its connectivity to employment hubs and other parts of the city via NH-12 and metro
• Tech parks: PS Techno Park, Saltee Techpark and malls : Diamond Plaza, Alcove Gloria, Mani Square, City Centre
• Key social infra: Apollo Hospital, Institute of Laparoscopic Surgery Hospital, St. Stephen's School, Kendriya Vidyala.

• Schools 20+
• Hospitals 20+
• Restaurants 20+
• Banks 20+
• Grocery Stores 20+
• Petrol Pumps 20+

Source: Magicbricks