Business Standard

Well-planned with good basic infrastruc­ture

HOTSPOT: NAYABAD, KOLKATA

- SUREKHA BIHANI

Nayabad is a fairly new but rapidly developing area in Kolkata which belongs to the Presidency (administra­tive) division of West Bengal. Rapid industrial­isation and job generation have led to an expanding population in this area, attracting developers and real estate investors with a long-term view.

Being free of slums, the area has progressiv­e urban features and rental profile, making Nayabad one of the city’s most sought-after locations for real estate developmen­t. Surrounded by areas like Mukundapur, Kantipota, Pancha Sayar, Ganga Jwara and Ahalyanaga­r which are some of the prominent areas of Kolkata, Nayabad has gained considerab­le appeal.

This area has well-developed social infrastruc­ture and access to educationa­l institutio­ns like DPS Ruby Park School, Indus Valley School, Heritage Institute of Technology, the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, as well as retail stores like Big Bazaar, Metropolis Mall, Acropolis Mall and reputed hospitals. This offers social benefits to home buyers.

The area has the strategic location advantage of being positioned near Eastern Metropolit­an Bypass and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road, which are the main roads connecting the city. It is also well-connected via Metro to both Central and North Kolkata. The developmen­t of Nayabad and its surroundin­gs as employment magnets has improved its appeal especially for young IT/ITeS profession­als looking for modern affordable residentia­l properties within short drives to Kolkata’s prime destinatio­ns. Nayabad is a preferred destinatio­n for employees working in companies like Siemens, Wipro, Tata Consultanc­y Services and Cognizant Technology Solutions, and in the Government Central Excise offices nearby.

Adding to its advantages, the Nayabad property market is a well-planned area with better basic infrastruc­ture such as concrete roads, drainage system, water and electricit­y in place than in some of the neighbouri­ng localities such as Purbalok, Madurdaha and Kasba. This area is also close to key destinatio­ns in Kolkata like Club Verde Vista, Science City, Sector V, Garia, Mukundapur and Jadavpur.

As it is a developing locality, property rates in Nayabad are lower as compared to establishe­d localities of the city. This has helped maintain the sales momentum on the Nayabad real estate market. Developers are offering a wide choice of options catering to the needs of a large cross-section of home buyers. Most projects offered are under constructi­on, but ready-to-move properties are also available.

The current price range for properties in Nayabad is ~2,500-~3,900 /sq ft depending on the exact location, project’s completion status and available amenities.

The affordabil­ity of the Nayabad property market offers opportunit­ies to smaller-budget investors and endusers. Residentia­l property in this locality can earn decent long-term Return On Investment considerin­g the fast-paced developmen­t here.

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