Metropolitan, Kolkata

???????metropolitan Kolkata, greater kolkata has emerged as a posh residence destination both in the apartment and independent dwelling units. metropolitan kolkata is dotted with high rise apartment blocks and villa-style cottages constructed by discerning owners in keeping with the trends. located in the expanding eastern fringes of kolkata, metropolitans development as a residential hub has primarily been centered on the eastern metropolitan bypasss growing importance, carved out of the famous east calcutta wetlands. 

a major road in eastern kolkata, the eastern metropolitan bypass conceptualized in the early nineteen eighties, has spawned many residential localities along its twenty-kilometre length from ultadanga to baruipur. metropolitan is a prime example of transformation into a vibrant residential society supported by all modern amenities at an arms length. it is flanked by the rapid transit six-lane e.m. bypass on the east, Chingrighata to the north, tangra to the west and the j.b.s. haldane sarani in the south. 

metropolitan was launched as a co-operative society which planned its development along the e.m. bypass. today it attracts home buyers for its inherent advantages derived from proximity to all the essential amenities like education, travel, employment, health-care, entertainment, sports, dining options, and cultural hotspots. 

the most common residence configuration sought by buyers in the locality is 2 bhk apartments comprising 30% of all properties on sale in the area. as of now, metropolitan offers 23 properties for sale and 13 for rent. the average current sale price in the area is rs.4650 per sq. ft. the overall indicative cost of a 3 bhk apartment in metropolitan is in the range of rs.94 lacs to rs.1.5 cr. 

it is interesting to note that individuals post almost 60% of apartment purchase in multi-storey apartment blocks. another interesting aspect to note is that 30% of sold properties in metropolitan lie in the range of rs.1.2 cr to rs.1.4 cr, in comparison, 17% are in the range of rs.40 lacs to rs.60 lacs, signifying upper-middle-class patronage. 

key highlights. 

• metropolitan is approximately 17 km from n.s. international airport and 5 kilometers from the sealdah station, the commuter hub of kolkata. 

• howrah station is farther 3 km away.

• the e.m. bypass provides the major transit conduit with ample travel options to anywhere in kolkata. 

whats great?: 

• the e.m. bypass enables metropolitan residents easy access to the central employment hub in salt lake sector-v and new town it-park in a matter of minutes. 

• the health-hub in kolkata at ruby crossing is only 3 km away. 

• the fast-developing metro-link from garia to the airport passes through metropolitan. 

Whats not Great?:

• the internal road network is far from adequate in terms of availability and maintenance. 

• access to the bus stop on the e.m. bypass is inadequate and fraught with risk. 

• dhapa, the land-fill and waste-disposal ground nearby, sometimes emanate foul smell. 

other highlights:

• social infrastructure:

metropolitan is well endowed with facilities that are essential in modern society. on the one hand, reputed educational institutions are located close-by, while the best health-care facilities are only a few minutes away. 

multi-cuisine restaurants, shopping malls, and entertainment hubs abound nearby. the major sports complex housed in the salt lake stadium is also located a few hundred metres from metropolitan. 

• shopping complex & markets:

the metropolitan residents are spoilt for choice in their daily shopping and luxury indulgence. some of the close-by shopping options are:

• rashmoni bazar.

• city center i in salt lake.

• city center ii in new-town. 

• pantaloons in kankurgachi.

• brand factory in beliaghata. 

• swabhumi in beliaghata. 

• health care centers:

hospitals in both the government and corporate sectors are available in every direction from metropolitan. some of them are:

• national medical college and hospital.

• apollo gleneagles hospital.

• fortis hospital.

• ruby general hospital.

• medica speciality hospital.

• r.n. tagore hospital.

• sankara nethralaya.

• amri hospital. 

• peerless hospital.

• tata memorial cancer hospital. 

• asia columbia hospital. 

• connectivity & public transport:

the best part with metropolitan is the availability of transport options, both public and private, either at the more popular e.m. bypass or the beliaghata road. ample buses, including ac ply in all directions making every destination in and around kolkata easily accessible. the impending metro-link shall add to the travel options of the residents. 

• schools, bank & fitness centers:

schools:

• bharatiya vidya bhavan.

• calcutta boys school.

• st. francis international school.

• kendriya vidyalaya 2.

• dps

• modern school.

• heritage. 

• don bosco. 

banks:

• axis bank.

• icici bank. 

fitness centers:

• relook gym.

• ultimate fitness center. 

• popular landmarks near locality:

some of the critical landmarks near metropolitan, kolkata are:

• itc sonar bangla

• j.w. marriott.

• silver springs.

• hyatt regency. 

• bartaman building. 

• captains bheri. 

• salt lake stadium. 

• chinese food joints in tangra.

• subhas sarobar. 

• nicco park.

• nalban. 

• patuli floating market.