Avg. Rate
₹ 6,250/sq. ft
Cantonment is a locality in Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, and its PIN code is 700028. Located in the northern part of the city, Cantonment is known for its historic significance and colonial-era architecture. The area is home to several government institutions and educational establishments, including the Indian Army's Eastern Command headquarters. The locality is also close to the Dum Dum Cantonment railway station, making it easily accessible by public transport. The North 24 Parganas district, where Cantonment is situated, is a part of the Kolkata metropolitan area and is characterized by a mix of urban and rural landscapes. The area is also close to the famous Nicco Park and the Dum Dum Park, which offer recreational facilities to the residents and visitors. Overall, Cantonment is a unique blend of history, culture, and modern amenities.
Region
Cantonment
City
Kolkata
District
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Pincode
700028
Schools
5
Nearest Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
The operational metro station in Cantonment is the primary driver of recent price appreciation and rental demand
North Kolkata's rich architectural and intellectual heritage gives Cantonment a distinctive character that newer localities cannot replicate
Proximity to premier institutions — Jadavpur University, Presidency, or IIM Calcutta — drives strong academic-community rental demand in Cantonment
A lake or water body near Cantonment offers scenic amenity and limits high-density development in the immediate catchment
Government campus adjacency in Cantonment attracts a reliable long-tenure tenant profile that supports consistent annual occupancy
Social infrastructure in Cantonment is still developing; residents must travel 5–10 km for specialist hospitals, premium schools, or large-format retail
Long travel times to Kolkata's commercial core from Cantonment remain the primary barrier for end-user buyers employed in central business hubs
Cantonment lacks direct metro or suburban rail access; residents depend entirely on WBTC buses and app-based cabs for daily commutes
Cantonment's peripheral location under KMDA or HIDCO jurisdiction means civic grievance resolution is slower than in core KMC wards
Timeline
Average Rate
₹ 6,250/sq. ft
Average Price Range
₹ 1,550 – ₹ 10,800
Trend (5Y)
▲ 47.7%
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