Rahara
Avg. Rate
₹ 4,139/sq. ft
Locality Rating
5.6/10
Rahara is a locality in Kolkata, North 24 Parganas District, and its PIN code is 700118. Located in the South 24 Parganas district, Rahara is a part of the larger Kolkata metropolitan area. The area is known for its residential and commercial properties, with a mix of old and new buildings. Rahara is situated near the banks of the Bidyadhari River and has a relatively flat terrain. The locality is well-connected to other parts of Kolkata through road and public transportation networks. The area has a mix of social and economic demographics, with a range of educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and shopping centers available. Overall, Rahara is a typical urban locality in the Kolkata metropolitan area, with a blend of residential, commercial, and recreational activities.
Region
Rahara
City
Kolkata
District
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Pincode
700118
Population
8,103
Schools
3
Nearest Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
Neighbourhood Insights by
The Good
Rahara has a Kolkata Metro Line 1 station, providing direct north-south rail connectivity from Dum Dum to Kavi Subhas
Proximity to premier institutions — Jadavpur University, Presidency, or IIM Calcutta — drives strong academic-community rental demand in Rahara
Healthcare infrastructure within 2 km of Rahara — including SSKM, Apollo Gleneagles, or Peerless — makes it a preferred address for families and senior citizens
Rahara is embedded in North Kolkata's heritage urban fabric, offering authentic city living with deep cultural roots
Infrastructure investments planned for Rahara's corridor — metro extensions, ring road improvements — signal strong long-term capital appreciation potential
The Bad
Ageing building infrastructure in Rahara — particularly pre-2000 constructions — carries maintenance liabilities not always visible in asking prices
Rahara's distance from central Kolkata — 30+ km to Esplanade or BBD Bagh — makes daily CBD commuting impractical without rapid rail access
Last-mile connectivity in Rahara is weak; the absence of metro reach means commute times to central Kolkata are 45–75 minutes by road
Rahara's peripheral location under KMDA or HIDCO jurisdiction means civic grievance resolution is slower than in core KMC wards
Aurum Price Index for Rahara
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
₹ 4,139/sq. ft
Average Price Range
₹ 1,550 – 10,700
Trend (5Y)
▲ 48.2%
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