{"id":1073796,"date":"2025-03-18T11:52:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T06:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/?p=1073796"},"modified":"2026-05-05T17:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T12:24:10","slug":"circle-rate-in-kolkata-crc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.com\/blog\/circle-rate-in-kolkata-crc","title":{"rendered":"Circle Rate in Kolkata 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re planning to buy or sell a property in the city, the circle rate in Kolkata is the official minimum value set by the West Bengal government for property registration. You cannot legally register a property below this rate. Staying up to date on the Kolkata circle rate 2026 is vital because it determines exactly how much stamp duty and registration fees you\u2019ll end up paying to the state.<\/p>\n

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What is the Circle Rate in Kolkata?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Circle rate is the minimum value fixed by the government for property transactions in a specific area. In simple terms, it works like a base price below which a property cannot be officially registered.<\/p>\n

For example, if you buy a flat for \u20b960 lakh, but the property circle rate in Kolkata for that location is \u20b970 lakh, then stamp duty and registration charges will be calculated on \u20b970 lakh, not the actual deal value. This system is used to keep transactions transparent and avoid under-reporting of property prices.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kolkata Circle Rate Area-wise List (2026)<\/b><\/h2>\n

Following the major rationalisation by the Directorate of Registration and Stamp Revenue, the circle rate per sq ft in Kolkata varies significantly by locality, depending on infrastructure and demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Locality<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Approx Gov. Rate (\u20b9\/sq. ft)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Alipore \/ Park Street<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b912,600 – \u20b913,500<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ballygunge<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b99,983 – \u20b911,322<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Salt Lake<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b97,000 – \u20b97,435<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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New Town (AA I & II)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b94,800 – \u20b94,882<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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EM Bypass<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b95,500 – \u20b96,041<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Garia<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b94,200 – \u20b95,111<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tollygunge<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b95,500 – \u20b910,210<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rajarhat<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b94,200 – \u20b95,576<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Behala (Sarsuna)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20b92,001 – \u20b93,644<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Circle Rate for Apartments vs Land in Kolkata<\/b><\/h2>\n

The calculation changes depending on whether you\u2019re buying a plot or a built-up flat.<\/p>\n