What is Great?
- Public transport facilities & connectivity
- Major roads like DH Road, James Long & MG Road
- Access to Taratala Flyover & prominent South neighborhoods
- Good social infrastructure
- Affordable property prices
South Kolkata, 700060
Behala, in Kolkata, lies on the southern side of the city in West Bengal. It forms part of the South Kolkata region and falls under the jurisdiction of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. The postal code for the area is 700060. Governance in West Bengal falls under South Kolkata. The composite rating of this locality is 4.3/5.
Known as one of the older residential zones of Kolkata, it has long-standing cultural and historic value. The Sabarna Roy Choudhury family, among the oldest zamindars of West Bengal and trustees of the Kalighat Kali Temple, has its ancestral base here. The Durga Puja of the Sabarna Roy Choudhury family at Barisha began in 1610 under Laksmikanta Majumdar and is considered the second-oldest family Durga Puja in western Bengal. Over time, Behala has also been home to notable public figures, including Sourav Ganguly, former captain of the Indian cricket team, and Sovan Chatterjee, who served as Mayor of Kolkata.
Today, Durga Puja in Behala is celebrated with large community events and elaborate themes. Another long-standing tradition is the Barisha Chandi Mela, a 10-day fair held every year since 1792, typically in November and December.
Fresh supply includes 10 new launch projects, while ongoing work spans 15 sites. The ready-to-move project counts 96. The current property mix includes apartments, builder floors, plots, shops, and villas, with about 70 apartments, 12 builder floors, 5 plots, 2 shops, and 1 villa. Active resale shows 105 properties, and rentals come to 10. The average sale quote is ₹4,000 per sq. ft., and transactions usually fall within ₹2,500–₹5,500 per sq. ft. Rent averages ₹19,000 per month, with common deals fitting 1 BHK and 2 BHK units.
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Transport
Behala is one of the most extensive suburban stretches in West Bengal. Within South Kolkata, it covers many smaller pockets, including Sahapur, parts of New Alipore, Parnasree Palli, Behala Bazaar, Manton, Barisha at Behala Chowrasta, Muchipara, Sakherbazaar, Silpara, Bakultala, Shakuntala Park, Kadamtala, Thakurpukur, Haridevpur, Dakshin Behala, Sarsuna, and Joka. Since the 1980s, the locality has experienced a sharp population increase, attracting daily wage earners, middle-class families, and educated professionals.
Diamond Harbour Road, James Long Sarani, and B.L. Saha Road handle movement through the area. The Taratala Flyover keeps it linked with South Kolkata. Buses, autos, and mini-buses carry most trips. The New Alipore rail is about 2.5 km, while Brace Bridge is about 3.6 km. The Joka–Esplanade Metro (Line 3) is still under construction and will provide an additional option once it is ready. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is easily reachable, but delays depend on traffic.
Schools such as Behala High School, K.E. Carmel, and National Gems Higher Secondary School are located within the area. Healthcare facilities in and around the area include Behala Balananda Brahmachari and Vidyasagar. The area also serves a few nursing homes on Diamond Harbour Road. Food spots are plenty, from 6 Ballygunge Place and Arsalan to small street stalls at Sakher Bazar. Daily shopping is spread through Behala Chowrasta and local markets. Branches of banks such as SBI, HDFC, ICICI, and Axis are also found across the main stretch. Parks like Padmapukur Park and Parnasree Park remain the main open spaces.
How People Rate Behala, Kolkata
People have rated this locality 4.3. Housing supply here consists of 1 BHK, 2 BHK, 3 BHK, 4 BHK, and 5 BHK units, with around 1, 65, 13, 3, and 2 such units available on record. Locals often mention schools, clinics, and daily markets as strong points. Concerns typically revolve around traffic, congestion, and waste management.
Market Trends & Investment Potential
In this locality, the average sale price is ₹ 4,000 per sq. ft. Sale quotes usually hover between ₹ 2,500 and ₹ 5,500 per sq. ft., while rents range from ₹ 18,000 to ₹ 20,000 per month. Supply on the buy side is led by apartments (around 84% of listings), and rental supply leans toward 2 BHK homes (around 67% of rental options). Resale inventory comprises approximately 105 properties. Properties along Diamond Harbour Road and near Sakher Bazar keep higher quotes, while inner pockets near schools or markets draw family end-users. Investor demand remains stronger around metro alignment and road junctions.
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is considering the repair and renovation of the Sakherbazar market in Behala. The four-decade-old structure has developed cracks and requires urgent attention for the safety of traders and customers. The KMC is assessing the engineering feasibility for redevelopment, with plans to upgrade the market with modern infrastructure to provide better facilities for customers and traders.
| Schools Near by Behala | |
|---|---|
| Calcutta Blind School | 1.00 KM |
| Orient Day School | 1.08 KM |
| Orient Day School | 1.10 KM |
| National Gems Higher Secondary School | 1.17 KM |
| Behala High School | 1.17 KM |
| Childrens Paradise School | 1.34 KM |
| Sashi Bhushan Jankyalan Vidyapith | 1.47 KM |
| Barisha Sashibhusan Janakalyan Vidyapith | 1.49 KM |
| Bidya Bharati School | 1.51 KM |
| Barisha Shashibhusan Janakalyan Vidyapith | 1.52 KM |
| Hospitals Near by Behala | |
|---|---|
| Vidyasagar Hospital | 0.67 KM |
| Barisha Hospital | 1.31 KM |
| Corporation Hospital | 1.40 KM |
| Behala Balananda Brahmachari Hospital | 1.50 KM |
| Cpt Hospital | 1.58 KM |
| Hope Hospital | 1.79 KM |
| Kfc Restaurant | 1.81 KM |
| Kolkata Port Trust Hospital | 2.53 KM |
| Bp Poddar Hospital And Medical Research Limited | 2.82 KM |
| B P Poddar Hospital | 2.83 KM |
| Temples Near by Behala | |
|---|---|
| Sitala Mandir | 0.83 KM |
| Kali Temple | 0.87 KM |
| Sheetala Mandir | 1.29 KM |
| 6 Shib Mandir | 1.79 KM |
| Loknath Temple | 2.15 KM |
| Charaktala Shib Mandirpms Club | 2.25 KM |
| Sasan Kali Mandir | 2.25 KM |
| Durga Mandir | 2.28 KM |
| Sitala Mandir | 2.33 KM |
| Durga Mandir | 2.36 KM |
| Parks Near by Behala | |
|---|---|
| Kazi Nazrul Islam Shisu Uddan | 1.29 KM |
| Somor Ray Choudhuri Shisu Uddan | 1.56 KM |
| Samar Roy Choudhury Sishu Udyan | 1.57 KM |
| St Josephs School | 1.68 KM |
| Geetanjali Kanan Childrens Park | 1.72 KM |
| Birsha Munda Trikon Park | 2.54 KM |
| Birsa Munda Triangular Park | 2.55 KM |
| Suran Das Park | 2.58 KM |
| Children Park | 2.73 KM |
| Prakiti Devi Play Ground | 2.74 KM |
| Banks Near by Behala | |
|---|---|
| Icici Bank | 1.21 KM |
| Hdfc Bank | 1.58 KM |
| Union Bank Of India | 2.28 KM |
| Sbi Bank | 2.37 KM |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 2.37 KM |
| Icici Bank | 2.43 KM |
| Corporation Bank | 2.45 KM |
| Hdfc Bank | 2.66 KM |
| Sbi Bank | 2.95 KM |
| Sbi Bank | 3.16 KM |
| Shopping Malls Near by Behala | |
|---|---|
| Nam New Alipore Market Complex | 2.81 KM |
| Great Eastern Electronics Shopping Mall | 4.15 KM |
| Lake Mall | 4.45 KM |
| Forever Yogurt | 4.58 KM |
| South City Mall | 5.41 KM |
| Merlin Homeland Mall | 5.68 KM |
| Homeland Shopping Mall | 5.69 KM |
| Biswa Bangla Store | 6.00 KM |
| Dakshinapan Shopping Complex | 6.05 KM |
| Great Eastern Retail Dhakuria | 6.06 KM |
| Cinema Halls Near by Behala | |
|---|---|
| Bhawani Cinema | 3.80 KM |
| Navina Cinema | 4.08 KM |
| Tapan Theatre | 4.34 KM |
| Malancha Cinema Hall | 4.44 KM |
| Menoka Cinema Hall | 4.50 KM |
| Menoka Cinema | 4.50 KM |
| Cinepolis Cinemas Lake Mall | 4.55 KM |
| Ujjala Cinema | 4.59 KM |
| Madhuban Cinema | 4.86 KM |
| Bijoli Cinema Hall | 5.00 KM |
| Colleges and Universities Near by Behala | |
|---|---|
| Shyamprasad Institute Of Technology And Management | 3.13 KM |
| Govt Girls General Degree College | 3.66 KM |
| Vivekananda College | 3.75 KM |
| Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Colle | 4.24 KM |
| Charuchandra College Kolkata | 4.68 KM |
| Kidderpore College | 4.80 KM |
| Stthomas College Of Engineering Andtechnology | 4.95 KM |
| Netai Nagar College | 5.34 KM |
| Sn Pradhan Centre For Neuro Sciences University Of Calcutta | 5.40 KM |
| Netaji Nagar College For Women | 5.52 KM |
| Petrol Pumps Near by Behala | |
|---|---|
| Shaw Iocl Petrol Pump | 1.12 KM |
| Hindustan Petroleum | 1.79 KM |
| Indian Oil Petrol Pump | 3.50 KM |
| Hp Petrol Pump | 4.00 KM |
| Bharat Petroleum | 4.18 KM |
| Hp Petrol Pump | 6.01 KM |
| Indian Oil | 6.02 KM |
| Indian Oil Petrol Pump | 6.16 KM |
| Bharat Petrol Pump | 6.18 KM |
| Hp Petrol Pump | 6.90 KM |
| Churchs Near by Behala | |
|---|---|
| St Thomas Evangelical Church Of India | 2.95 KM |
| St Jude Malankara Catholic Church | 4.09 KM |
| Church Of Epiphany | 4.36 KM |
| St Pauls Church | 4.47 KM |
| Greek Orthodox Church | 4.58 KM |
| God Church | 4.80 KM |
| Queen Of Peace Church Tollygunge | 5.73 KM |
| St Thomas Church | 7.28 KM |
| Bethel Church | 7.36 KM |
| C N I Wesleyan Church | 8.01 KM |
The area is known for Diamond Harbour Road, its mix of markets and industries, and its quick access to South Kolkata via the Taratala Flyover.
It lies in the southwestern stretch under West Bengal, forming part of the South Kolkata region.
Homes in this area typically sell within the ₹ 2,500–₹ 5,500 per sq. ft. bracket. Pockets near main roads and flyover access command higher quotes.
The PIN code of the locality is 700060.
Yes, with schools, hospitals, and transport in reach, many families find it convenient, though road congestion remains an issue.