Barasat, Kolkata

barasat is located on Kolkatas outskirts, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. in the north 24 paraganas district, this place is not only the headquarters but an important transportation junction. this is because national highways namely 34 and 112 as well as the eastern railway line pass through barasat. 

being at the junction of some main highways and train ways has numerous advantages. one of the main being that barasat is highly accessible from all parts of kolkata. even though on the outskirts, barasat is well connected. prominent localities such as dum dum, madhyamgram, new town, and New Barrakpur are within reach. 

owing to the fact that barasat is located in a rapidly developing area, residential projects are numerous here. five key projects are underway here, and once complete will provide a plethora of residential options. catering to those looking for affordable housing, investing in barasat is considered a good option. 

the fact that this place is well-connected is reason enough for a potential land price appreciation. most properties for sale here are in the rs. 20 lakhs to rs 40 lakhs range. a substantial number of them average rs. 20 lakhs. 

key highlights

• located on the outskirts of the city. well connected to it hubs, schools, medical establishments, and commercial hubs.

• good investment avenue as major highways and the eastern railway line passes through here. 

• affordable housing projects, with a potential for land appreciation. ideal for those looking for price potential and price parity. 

whats great?

• good railroad, bus, metro, and road connectivity.

• away from the city, yet well-connected. a good amount of social infrastructure. 

• nsc bose international airport is only half an hours drive at a distance of 12 km.

• kolkata metros line 4 is planned here. it would connect barasat with noapara passing through the airport. 

Whats not Great?

• the area is still in development. it is still a gamble to invest in this area. although potential is high.

• liveability is still not up to the mark compared to other developed residential localities.

• considering that is still a developing area, the cleanliness aspect may not be up to the mark. 

other highlights

social infrastructure

barasat even though a fast-developing area, is not a no-mans land. there are good schools around. renowned medical establishments are within reach. shopping complexes, malls, cinemas, and several leisure centres are within a few minutes drive. considering the gamut of options available, anyone moving to this area wont feel out of place.  

shopping complex and markets

some of the notable shopping destinations and markets near barasat are:

• fancy market in kb basu rd

• anandamanjury market in pioneer park

• a.c market in nh12

• kazipara bazar in ghola kachary rd

• bisal market in kb basu rd

• jn plaza shopping mall in pioneer park

• swaraswati market in barasat station road

healthcare centres

some of the notable healthcare centres in and around barasat kolkata are:

• north 24 parganas district hospital

• city hospital barasat

• barasat hospital

• hridaypur netralay welfare society

• esi service dispensary

• care and cure hospital

• paws dog treatment center

• upasastha kendra

• suvendu pal choudhury

• arofit physiotherapy clinic

• smile n shine dental clinic

connectivity and public transport

• nh-34, sh-2, and nh-112, and several other highways, including the important barasat – barrackpore road passes through this region.

• there is ample bus connectivity to suburban areas in kolkata and in north 24 paraganas.

• on the eastern railway line, barasat is an important junction for those traveling to bongaon, sealdah, and basirhat. 

schools, banks and fitness centres

• barasat mahatma gandhi memorial school

• the central modern school

• auxilium convent school

• sarada ma girls college

• barasat government college

• adamas university

• the west bengal state co-operative bank limited

• union bank of india

• the nabapalli co-operative bank

• corporation bank

• allahabad bank

• punjab national bank

• fit or fight 

• steelflex fitness

• nabapally gym

popular landmarks near barasat, kolkata

• helabottola more in barackpore main rd

• netaji subhas chandra bose statue

• bhooter goli

• hastings house

• noai canal

• ramakrishna math, barasat

• barasat sonatan samity 

• jora mandir

• old cannon in laxmi narayan road

• bust of biplabi nikunja sen

• bust of indira gandhi

• pyarabagan chowmatha

• state of ishwar chandra vidyasagar

• saptarathi (afghara noapara baroari)