Dharkast
Avg. Rate
₹ 3,183/sq. ft
Locality Rating
3.8/10
Dharkast is a residential locality situated in Chennai district, Chennai, offering a peaceful neighborhood atmosphere. The area has a population of 8,519 residents, making it a tightly-knit community with a predominantly residential character. The current property price in the locality stands at ₹6,100 per sqft as of October 2025, reflecting a substantial price growth of 258.8% since January 2011 when it was ₹1,700 per sqft. This remarkable historical price growth indicates strong investment potential for prospective buyers looking at long-term appreciation in the capital value of their assets. Homebuyers and real estate investors alike would benefit from living or investing here due to this steady and impressive property appreciation trend over the years.
Region
Dharkast
City
Chennai
District
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Pincode
600045
Population
8,519
Nearest Airport
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Neighbourhood Insights by
The Good
Chennai Suburban Railway or MRTS station within the locality provides one of India's most affordable and frequent commuter rail services
South Chennai's OMR–Velachery–Perungudi triangle is the city's primary IT employment hub, driving sustained end-user demand
Improving road and metro connectivity is narrowing the price gap between west Chennai and the OMR/ECR premium belts
Planned metro extension is already catalysing early-mover investor interest and pre-launch residential demand
Lowest entry-ticket pricing in the Chennai market makes it viable for land banking and patient capital
The Bad
Many developments are investor-held; low end-user occupancy depresses maintenance quality and community upkeep
Road maintenance quality varies within the locality; some internal streets need resurfacing after monsoon
Aurum Price Index for Dharkast
Normalized to 100 · Oct 2020 baseline
Timeline
Aurum Price Index is based on 10 parameters:
Property Listing Trends
(12%)
RERA Inventory & Sales Velocity
(13%)
IGR Transaction Data
(15%)
Rental Yield
(10%)
Pollution & Environment
(08%)
Infrastructure & Connectivity
(13%)
Social Infrastructure
(08%)
Crimes & Safety
(08%)
Political Stability
(06%)
Corruption & ease of doing business
(07%)
Rates and Trends
Timeline
Average Rate
₹ 3,183/sq. ft
Average Price Range
₹ 950 – 9,900
Trend (5Y)
▲ 67.1%
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