5 Best Residential Places to Live in Kolkata

Top 5 Residential Places to Live in Kolkata

Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal as well as one of the major metropolitan cities of India. It is also known as 'City of Joy'. The city has been an important cultural centre since the British India period and is also considered the 'Cultural Capital' of India. Along with being the capital of India during the British colonial period, it was also the centre of art, commerce and political activities. It is situated on the banks of the river Hooghly and is famous for its heritage, literature, music, sweets, street food, Durga Puja, tram, metro rail etc.

Let us take a look at some of the best residential places or areas of Kolkata, if really someone wants to settle down in this city.

Tollygunge

Tollygunge is a posh locality in South Kolkata, also known as Bengali Film Industry or Tollywood. Being a posh area, you will find a range of multi-storey apartment complexes and independent homes. South City Mall, a popular retail destination, is just 2 km from Tollygunge. Apart from this, ITC Sangeet Anusandhan Academy, Tollygunge Golf Club, Royal Calcutta Golf Club, etc. are some of the major attractions of this area. In terms of transportation, the Blue Line Metro Rail and the local rail network connect Tollygunge easily with the rest of Kolkata. Uttam Kumar Metro Station and Tollygunge Railway Station provide robust transport network.

Tollygunge offers you all kinds of amenities including ample greenery and excellent infrastructure. The area is endowed with many educational institutions and renowned health care options, such as South City International School, Tollygunge Girls High School, M R Bangur Hospital, and RSV Hospital, among others. All the major commercial office centers like Park Street, Camac Street, BBD Bagh, Salt Lake and New Town are well connected to Tollygunge. Here you will find the best packers and movers in Kolkata, which make the process of shifting here from any corner of India very easy.

Salt Lake

Salt Lake is a systematically planned satellite town as well as the main IT hub of Kolkata. It is located in the northeast of Kolkata and has ample greenery with excellent social/retail facilities providing an environment conducive to residential living along with the presence of parks and trees. The locality is divided into zones from I to V, which are further divided into blocks. 

Considered a preferred residential destination for IT professionals, Salt Lake is home to several corporate parks that host the offices of IT giants such as Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, IBM, TCS, Genpact, etc. In addition, there are many avenues for leisure, entertainment and shopping such as Nicco Park, Salt Lake Stadium, Salt Lake Central Park and City Centre Mall.

Bhawanipur

Bhawanipur is situated to the south-west of Salt Lake and is an upmarket and old neighborhood in South Kolkata, and is well connected to several metro stations. The locality is adjacent to central Kolkata and has easy connectivity to all parts of the city. It is also home to many big corporate personnel, celebrities, businessmen and wealthy immigrants. The area is a mix of high-rise apartments, independent homes and bungalows. Some of the major localities like Park Street, Alipore, Ballygunge and Maidan fall under Bhawanipur. In this area you will find Kolkata's several prominent commercial buildings, banks, educational institutions and recreational places. For example, Bhawanipur Education Society College, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose College, Forum Courtyard Mall, Merlin Homeland Mall, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, SSKM Hospital.

Park Street

Park Street is one of the most prominent areas of Kolkata and is located in the south of the city. It is home to some of Kolkata's major modern infrastructure, offices, retail institutions and social amenities. It is primarily a commercial cum retail center located in South Kolkata. With restaurants, shopping complexes, cafes, bars, and pubs, this locality is everyone's favorite entertainment and shopping destination. Bhawanipur, Ballygunge and Elgin are in the vicinity of Park Street.

Jadavpur

Jadavpur is also a prominent locality located in the south of Kolkata, which is famous for the prestigious Jadavpur University. The popular South City Mall is also located in Jadavpur which is a favorite shopping destination of the people. The locality has several notable educational institutions, such as Jadavpur University, South City International School, and Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Polytechnic. It is easily connected to many established areas like Tollygunge, Jodhpur Park, Gariahat, Bagha Jatin, Garia, etc.