Joka is a neighbourhood in the south-west of Kolkata, administered by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The PIN code of the locality is 700104. It is known for the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) and ESI-PGIMSR & ESIC Medical College. It sits close to the greater Behala belt with nearby pockets such as Pailan, Behala, Barisha, Thakurpukur, Purba Putiary, Purba Barisha, and Kabardanga. Daily movement relies on Diamond Harbour Road (NH-12/AH1), James Long Sarani, Bakhrahat Road, and frequent government bus services, as well as the Joka Metro Station. Kolkata Railway Station is about 22 km away, and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is about 33 km away.
The average sale price in the locality is around ₹5,950 per sq ft, while resident snapshots indicate a connectivity rating of 3.7/5 and a safety rating of 3.6/5.
New housing is active. There are 47 new projects, 9 under construction, and 35 ready-to-move-in homes. There are six property types, including apartments, plots, builder floors, villas, independent houses, and penthouses, with a logged split of 684.
Listings remain steady. Sales inventory is 610, and rent inventory is 74. Typical sale quotes range from ₹3.75 L to ₹3.03 Cr. Rent asking values are commonly seen between ₹15000 and ₹40000 per month.
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Transport
Joka sits on the south-west corridor of Kolkata with direct access to Diamond Harbour Road (NH-12/AH1), James Long Sarani and Bakhrahat Road. These routes link the locality to Behala and the adjoining neighbourhoods of Pailan, Barisha, Thakurpukur, Purba Putiary, Purba Barisha and Kabardanga, so cross-city movement is straightforward.
Daily travel relies on frequent government buses, with services running late into the night on the main corridors, along with easy first- and last-mile options by auto and cab. The locality has its own Joka Metro Station for rapid transit. Kolkata Railway Station lies about 22 km away, while Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is about 33 km from Joka. The ATS Complex on the airport side is roughly 52 km away.
How People Rate Joka Kolkata
Residents give Joka an overall rating of 3.7/5. Connectivity is rated 3.7/5 with the metro at Joka and frequent government buses. Lifestyle scores a 3.8/5, with greenery and quieter pockets around local parks. Safety is 3.6/5 based on resident feedback. 2- and 3-BHK are the most common formats for sale, and 3-BHK is the usual choice for rent.
Market Trends & Investment Potential
Average sale price in Joka is around ₹5,950 per sq ft. Price insights show the locality near ₹6,000 per sq ft, compared with a city average of about ₹6,500 per sq ft. Typical rents cluster around ₹19,400 per month for 2-BHK units and ₹23,200 per month for 3-BHK units.
Values vary by street and project features. Homes closer to Diamond Harbour Road and the Joka Metro Station generally see stronger demand. Most buyer interest sits in 2- and 3-BHK apartments, with larger units drawing selective demand. Rental yield potential improves near main corridors and bus nodes.
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