New Town sits on the north-eastern edge of Kolkata and was planned as a satellite township over the Rajarhat area. The project is led by HIDCO and NKDA, with clear zoning across Action Areas I, II and III for housing, offices, retail, institutions and open spaces. Official maps and layouts show a grid of wide streets, plotted blocks and dedicated land use for public facilities. The planning authority offices are in Action Area I and III.
Postal operations use 700135 for the New Town Sub Office. The locality’s current rating shows 4.3/5. New launches show 8, with 16 ongoing projects, and completed supply is 39. Buyers compare apartments, builder floors, office spaces, plots, and villas, with inventory counts of 312 apartments, 42 builder floors, 33 office spaces, 302 plots, and 45 villas. Active sale listings stand at 704, and rentals at 196. Average sale price is ₹7,950 per sq. ft. within ₹3,000–₹13,500 per sq. ft., and average rent is ₹ 23,600 per month within ₹13,000-₹70,000 per month. Daily life orbits around Eco Park and Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in the core, with steady footfall through the week.
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Transport
Social infrastructure in New Town spans schools, hospitals, markets, and parks across all three Action Areas. NKDA maintains most internal roads and street lights, while HIDCO manages the Major Arterial Road. Wayfinding is improving through new LED signage and QR-based navigation boards.
Metro Line 6 is progressing through the township, with upcoming stations such as Nazrul Tirtha, Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Eco Park, Mother’s Wax Museum, and City Centre 2. Sections outside New Town are already operational, and the local stretch is nearing completion.
Bus services are expanding, with more smart shelters and additional routes to Action Area III. Traffic police, NKDA, and HIDCO are working on safety improvements, including installing railings at key junctions, repairing speed breakers, and proposing underpasses near Westin, Shrachi More, Noapara, Tata Medical Centre, and St. Xavier’s University.
Nearby Localities/Landmarks | Distance |
New Town to Eco Park | 4.4 km |
New Town to Biswa Bangla Gate | 2.5 km |
New Town to Biswa Bangla Convention Centre | 2.7 km |
New Town to Mother’s Wax Museum | 5.7 km |
New Town to Naval Aircraft Museum | 2.7 km |
How People Rate New Town
Residents of New Town appreciate the convenience of short rides to daily shops and clinics in most sectors. Families value the growth of renowned schools and hospitals throughout the region. The available configurations, with their counts, are: 40 1 BHK, 1 1 RK, 149 2 BHK, 181 3 BHK, 5 3.5 BHK, 16 4 BHK, 1 6+ BHK, and 2 studios. Local markets open early and close late on weekends, and food options cluster near junctions that stay active after work hours. Green pockets see steady footfall, and morning walkers use quieter stretches before traffic builds.
Market Trends & Investment Potential
For tracking, the average sale benchmark is ₹7,950 per sq. ft., and the Average rent across the area is ₹23,600 per month. Sale transactions usually close at ₹3,000-₹ 13,500 per sq. ft. Lease values commonly range from ₹13,000-₹70,000 per month. On the supply side, purchase listings lean toward apartments at about 43% of supply, followed closely by plots at about 42%. Rentals are led by 3 BHK homes, around 46% of the supply. Current resale inventory is logged at 704. Some datasets also report ₹ 23,600 per month with rental units available from 1 BHK, 1 RK, 1.5 BHK, 2 BHK, and 3 BHK.