Barasat is a locality in the northwestern part of Kolkata. It is located on the outskirts of the city and is thus at quite some distance from several prominent parts of Kolkata, especially those in the central part of the city. The airport is not that far from the locality. Barasat falls under the jurisdiction of the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority. Various important highways pass through this locality including NH-34 and NH-112. The Eastern Railway line passes through this locality and connects the locality to Sealdah. Apart from the railway line, the locality would soon offer metro services to its residents. The Line 4 of the Kolkata Metro which would connect the Noapara locality to Barasat via the airport is under construction at the moment.Barasat offers all basic amenities to its residents in close range, be it schools, hospitals, markets, parks, public transportation, etc. The locality is just 12 km away from the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport. Some of the localities surrounding Barasat include Madhyamgram, Dum Dum, New Barrackpore, and New Town. The locality offers ample ready apartments, independent homes, and various plots in the affordable price segment.Real estate and rental prices in BarasatThe average rental prices for residential properties in Barasat range from INR 5,000 to INR 18,000 per month, depending on the size, location and type of the property. The average price of real estate in Barasat is around INR 3,500 – 8,500 per sq. ft. Read More
Barasat Railway Junction is a key station on the Eastern Railway connecting the locality to Sealdah more
The Metro Line 4 which would connect the locality to Noapara via the airport is under construction more
There are various commercial and residential projects in this locality more
There is ample greenery around the neighbourhood
What is good here
Buses, autos, taxis, cabs, etc are all available from the locality
Several sections of roads in this area are to be widened to manage traffic in a more efficient mannermore
The highways in Barasat are in good condition
There are multiple schools in and near Barasat
The healthcare facilties in Barasat are next to none
Almost all basic amenities are available for the residents of Barasat in its market complexesmore
The locality is on the outskirts of the city
The streets of Barasat are well-lit
Police patrolling occurs throughout day and night
There are several parks in and around the locality
The hygiene quality in the locality is not that good due to over congestion
There is ample greenery in and around the locality
The metro line 4 under construction will play a major role in price appreciation
Locality is well connected to prominent IT hubs like Salt lake Sector 5 and New Townmore
Multiple highways pass through Barasat
What can be better
Barasat is quite far from the central part of Kolkata so travelling is time consumingmore
Travelling to prominent places of Kolkata on a daily basis can be tiresome
Most of the local roads in Barasat are not that wide and the area thus becomes congestedmore
The malls in Barasat are not that big and popular as those malls in prominent parts of the citymore
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Rating and reviews by the users of the city
KOUSHIK SAMANTA
Lived before | posted 6 months ago
4
The place is just 2 minutes walking distance from helabottola bus stand from where you can get buses for everywhere in Kolkata,in noapara there is a school for children's which is a well known school in the locality.Banks are available nearby and especially a newly opened federal bank is there.Barasat district hospital is just 2 minutes away from here.The barasat district police station is just 1 min away from here.Dominos is just opposite to the place.The great thing about the place is connectivity and the cleanliness....read more
Sourav Manna
Owner | posted 6 months ago
5
I highly recommend fortune township.they provide all the luxurious amenities at your disposal . Besides,you can enjoy the goodness of nature and all the modern facilities .This is one of the best real-estate agencies in Barasat that I have come across to date....read more
Lok
Owner | posted 6 months ago
5
Lot of Good schools such as Auxilium Convent School, DPS etc available in the vicinity. Near the Bus route and all kinds of transport available. Lots of Greenery available near by Very clean and high land...read more
Sayan Sarkar
Tenant | posted 6 months ago
4
Streetlights are Working properly. and the Local Market Is approximately 5-8mins from here. and no water logging on the street. the Shopping Malls are Approximately 10mins by Toto Bus Auto....read more
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