Salkia, Kolkata

salkia is a residential area in the howrah region and is close to Kolkata, just across the hoogly river.  salkia is surrounded on all sides by residential areas like tikiapara, Mali Panchghara, golbari, bamangachhi, surendranagar, and ghusuri. the twin cities of howrah and kolkata are so well interconnected that they are virtually one. 

living close to the most central portions of kolkata while being in another district is a great blessing in itself. 

residents of salkia have the benefit of experiencing the old traditional markets nearby, ethnic traditional food, and the surprises this charming city always throws up.

living in salkia is a blend of old-world semi-rural openness with close proximity to a bustling metro city.  

key highlights    

• educational hub with a chain of colleges, institutions, and even a university next door. 
• markets, banks, and hospitals are within walking distance.
• all types of public transport is available.

whats great?    

• reasonable property cost in spite of being close to central kolkata.
• salkia is on the gt road. so there is no need to waste time crossing the city for driving out of station. 
• clean and open living space.

whats not great?

• arterial roads are narrow and prone to traffic holdups, including bridges going to kolkata.
• road conditions need improvement.

Watch out for?

investors should Watch out for? 4  bhk apartments and 4-5 bhk houses coming up for sale. these can be bought at low rates compared to the rest of kolkata. 

property rising factor

short term: medium short term gains can be expected from investment in 2 and 3 bhk apartments. any investment in bigger apartments and standalone houses can be more profitable. 

long term:  any property purchased today in salkia will appreciate in the long run

other highlights  

social infrastructure

salkia, being close to the howrah hub, has access to one of the best infrastructure network in kolkata. this residential area has one of the best combinations of commercial, educational, and tourist infrastructure due to its proximity to belur math. 

shopping complex & markets

medium-sized malls and convenience stores surround salkia. it has close access to markets in kolkata just across the river.  

• rangoli mall, belur
• priya store
• raghav plaza
• rangoli mall
• belgachia bazar

health care centers

salkia is located towards the northeastern corner of howrah, and many hospitals and clinics are in the vicinity.

• howrah district hospital
• tl jaiswal sg hospital
• satyabala ig hospital
• sailabala nursing home
• lakhotia medical centre
• swadhin eye microsurgery centre

connectivity & public transport

• kolkatas netaji subhash international airport is 15 km from college square. 
• kolkatas main railway station, howrah, is less than 5 km away.
• all metro stations are across the river in kolkata and are 7 to 9 km away.
• ferry boats can be taken from the bandhaghat ferry terminal to 17 different ghats across the north and south kolkata river.  
• electric trams are available as public transport and found nowhere else in india.

schools, banks & fitness centers

salkia is good as a locality for its close access to banks, commercial establishments, and educational institutions. 

schools

• salkia vikram vidyalaya
• saint christopher school
• salkia hindu  school
• salkia vidyapith
• salkia balika vidyalaya shilpashram

banks

• yes bank
• indusind bank
• dena bank
• bank, of baroda
• state bank of india
• hdfc bank

fitness centres

some fitness centres that help residents stay fit and hone their muscles are:

• the pulse fitness gym
• ms fitness gym
• fit factory 
• power multigym 

prominent landmarks near salkia

there are a number of prominent and beautiful places to see around salkia. the hoogly riverfront, though not fully developed, is a memorable sight by day and by night. at a slight distance in the north, the belur math is part of the ramakrishna mission groups of temples. other landmarks are the beautiful parks jatadhari and sammelan within salkia. the fultala kali temple is nearby and a great temple to visit.  

micro market analysis

capital and rental trends:  property costs and rentals are presently reasonable in salkia and is growing slowly. new projects are coming up, and older houses come up for sale every now and then. the price of a 2 bhk apartment is rs 25 - 35 lakhs and can fetch rent in the range of rs 10,000 to rs 20,000.  a distinguishing feature of salkia is that there 4 bhk apartments and standalone homes are more preferred than 3 bhk, and these 4 bhks can cost as little as rs 40 lakhs and can go up to a crore. these 4 bhks are rented for rs 20,000 to rs 25000. 

scope of growth: there is good scope of growth in salkia and the surrounding area. the main factor is its close proximity to the most central locations of kolkata and the belur math nearby. 

investment opportunities: there are a good number of new projects coming up in and around salkia. investment options are multiple and good.