The recent metro expansion initiatives taken by the metro authority in Kolkata have drastically changed the way homebuyers used to look for apartments in South Kolkata. The existing Blue Line that offers metro services from New Garia to Dum Dum and beyond has already been the backbone of the Kolkata metro.
Homebuyers started prioritizing apartments within proximity to metro stations ever since the Blue Line became operational. This trend applied to apartments in both North and South Kolkata because apartments near metro stations ensure easy commutes. Now, the expansion of the Kolkata metro is further fueling the increase in property values in certain areas of South Kolkata. This blog discusses which areas in South Kolkata are becoming the new residential hotspots due to expanding metro connectivity.
The arrival of convenient metro facilities is going to cause a real estate boom in Behala and Joka. As of now, metro services are available from Joka to Majherhat only, but it’s going to expand further. That’s when Behala will be the next promising residential hub in South Kolkata. Several announcements of exciting residential and commercial projects are on the cards once the Behala metro is connected to the Purple Line.
For families looking for apartments in South Kolkata, Garia and New Garia have always been a convenient choice. The easy commutability from Garia to Central and even North Kolkata via the metro already keeps Garia ahead of other locations in South Kolkata. The expansion of metro services in Kolkata, alongside the introduction of new metro corridors, will boost the value of Garia and New Garia as residential hotspots in South Kolkata.
Besides the other metro lines, the Orange line is going to hype up localities like Kasba, Panchasayar, and Ruby as primary preferences for homebuyers. This line purports to connect South Kolkata with the IT hubs spanned across Salt Lake, making commutes effortless for IT people living in South Kolkata. These locations are already in the buzz due to their stunning infrastructural transformation, and now, they’ll trend even more in the real estate sector.

Just like you, thousands of homebuyers in South Kolkata are eagerly waiting to book their residential apartments near metro lines. So, it’s not unusual to make a wrong decision regarding apartment purchase amidst such a rush. The following tips will help you cut to the chase and purchase the best apartment to live in near metro lines.
Firstly, check the distance of the property under consideration from the nearest metro station. That matters more than you think because reaching a metro station 2-3 kilometers away from your apartment during peak office hours is pretty hectic. It’s better to finalize an apartment that’s located within a 1 km range from the nearest metro station.
Always make sure that the real estate developer you’re purchasing from has valid project and floor plan approvals. That’s because so many illegal properties are constructed near metro stations just to utilize the property value increment due to metro connectivity. Check the papers to avoid legal complications later.
Besides that, don’t forget to ask about the upcoming commercial projects nearby to make sure that you can access all the necessities and amenities seamlessly. Not all metro stations are located in prime areas with all possible amenities.