Kestopur

Kestopur is a locality in Kolkata, situated on the VIP Road in West Bengal. It comes under the purview of Rajarhat Gopalpur Municipality. Being a developing area, ATMs, hospitals, grocery stores, and other amenities are easily found along the major roads in Kestopur. The region is known for being relatively more peaceful than its crowded counterparts in Kolkata.   Key Projects in Keshtopur :  Red Ant Uttoron   Connectivity and Transit Points Bus stops can be found at major junctions throughout the city, and are served by the State-run buses. Railways are a popular means of transport in Kestopur. Located 7.5km from the region is the Dum Dum Junction Railway Station. This is a major station in Kolkata having trains running between various districts in West Bengal. Kestopur is also in proximity to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, at a distance of about 7km via the VIP Road. Flights to destinations across Asia and the Middle East can be boarded from here. The area is located close to the Salt Lake Stadium Metro Station, which is an important link in the metro network in Kolkata. Metro trains by the Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Ltd serve the station and carry commuters to major metro stations across Kolkata on a daily basis. In addition to this, auto-rickshaws and taxis are a common medium of transport available in Kestopur. Major Landmarks ●       Rabindrapally Market ●       Milan Bazaar Market ●       Kestopur Market ●       Krishnapur Sub-Post Office ●       Mahishbathan Sadharan Granthagar Factors for Growth in the Past Kestopur can credit its growth to being in proximity to major regions around Kolkata, like Salt Lake City and Rajarhat. The real estate being cheaper in this area compared to its surrounding areas encouraged developers to invest in the region. This also fuelled the upgrade of existing infrastructure and new development in the region. Residential & Commercial Market Trends Apartments constitute the major property type seen in the real estate markets in Kestopur. They were sold at Rs 2,000 per sq. ft. in the first quarter of 2011. However, in the second quarter of 2014, the values have appreciated to Rs 3,050 per sq. ft. Rental prices are in the range of Rs 11-12 per sq. ft. for apartments in Kestopur. On an average, prices for individual houses in Kestopur are about Rs 4,600 per sq. ft., while for plots the average value is Rs 2,700 per sq. ft. Commercial space for rent in Kestopur is found along the VIP Road at Rs 35-87 per sq. ft. Commercial showrooms are available for rent at an average rate of Rs 95 per sq. ft. Major Challenges Kestopur is located in a region having significant traffic problems. Other problems include issues over renovation of the Kestopur canal, which is a major breeding site for mosquitoes. Factors for Growth in the Future The region being close to key areas in Kolkata will encourage more investments here. The relatively cheaper real estate price in the area is a major pulling factor. The increase in development in the region will also help in improving the local infrastructure. Das Enterprise, Bhawani Group, Neelkanth Nirman Pvt. Ltd, Rohra Developers Private Limited, Nirman Group, G M Group, S D Group are the major builders with investments in the locality of Kestopur.