Kolkata real-estate: prices, localities, and what to know before you buy
Kolkata is India’s most affordable Tier-1 metro. Redevelopment wave in South Kolkata (Ballygunge, Tollygunge) + new-launch activity in New Town + Rajarhat. Slower YoY growth than other Tier-1s (2-3%) but entry points genuinely accessible at ₹1-1.5 Cr.
Where prices are moving in Kolkata
Below is a snapshot of 8 active micro-markets, sorted by popularity. Links open locality deep-dives where we’ve already published.
| Micro-market | Avg ₹/sqft | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| New Town | ₹5,800 | +3.4% |
| Rajarhat | ₹5,200 | +3.8% |
| Salt Lake | ₹9,400 | +2.1% |
| Ballygunge | ₹14,200 | +1.8% |
| Tollygunge | ₹8,600 | +2.4% |
| Behala | ₹5,400 | +2.8% |
| Garia | ₹4,800 | +3.1% |
| EM Bypass | ₹7,800 | +2.6% |
Metro & connectivity
Kolkata Metro Line 1 (Blue) operational. Line 2 (East-West) operational end-to-end. Line 4 (Noapara-Barasat) under construction. Airport to Salt Lake metro planned 2027.
How we rate Kolkata projects
Every project is scored on six axes: RERA compliance, builder track record, location quality, ticket-size value, buyer sentiment, construction progress. See scoring methodology and the comparator to run projects head-to-head.