Behala is a neighbourhood in South West divided into two Vidhan Sabha constituencies - Paschim and Purba. In addition to being an industrial hub, Behala also houses famous landmarks like Sabarna Sangrahashala, State aeology Museum, Barisha Chandi Mandir, Sonar Durgabari and Siddheshwari Kali Temple. Other prominent areas located around Behala include Taratala, Tram Depot, Parnasree Pally, Manton, Kadamtala, Chowrasta, Silpara, Thakurpukur and Sakher Bazar.
The locality tops the wish list of many property buyers and it is also home to illustrious personalities like former cricketer Sourav Ganguly and the current Mayor of Kolkata, Sovan Chatterjee.
Connectivity
Behala is well-connected to other parts of Kolkata by different means of public transport. A number of buses connect the locality to areas such as BBD Bagh, Howrah, Sealdah, Park Street, Bidhan Nagar and Kidderpore, among others. One can also travel by auto-rickshaws to areas like Gariahat, Rashberi Avenue, Jadavpur, Tollygunge and Rabindranagar. Behala is served by the Majerhat Railway Station on the South section of Suburban Railway. The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is a 46-minute drive from Behala via VIP Road.
Schools and Hospitals
There are a number of reputed schools located in Behala. These include Sammilani Aurobinda Palli, Gangarammpur Girls High, Sunny Prep and High School, Aryya Vidyamandir, National Gems and Barisha High, among others. Hospitals in the area include Good Earth Medical Care and Research, Barisha, Vidyasagar State General and Hospital.
Real Estate in Behala
Behala is one of the most popular destinations among home buyers in South due to factors such as good connectivity and proximity to the upcoming IT hub proposed by the State Government. Developers who have made their presence in this locality are Balaji Consortium, Fort Group, DK Group, Eternity, Mainak Group and Merlin Group. Some of the prominent residential properties in Behala include Crimson by Balaji Consortium, Rejoice by Fort Group, Metro City by DK Group, Aloy by Eternity and Symphony Towers by Mainaak Group. The average price of an apartment in Behala is Rs 3,500 per sq. ft. with unit sizes ranging from 715 sq. ft. to 1,654 sq. ft. About 33 projects are currently under construction and 7 are expected to get possession in 2014.
