Top Residential Areas in Howrah for Families

Howrah, popularly known as the Sheffield of the East, is located along the western bank of the Hooghly River. One of Kolkata’s most popular hubs, Howrah is a popular attraction for tourists and provides an equally enriching life for local residents. One of its most famous attractions, the Howrah Bridge is the sixth-longest bridge of its kind in the world having an overall length of 2150 ft.

As per housing.com some of the best areas that provide luxury apartments in Howrah are Shibpur, Santragachi, Liluah, and Shalimar.

When looking for a residential locality, some of the key considerations to be considered are: the flat prices, amenities and facilities offered, the neighborhood chosen, accessibility to nearby places, and the local community.

Keeping all these considerations in mind, we have curated a list of the top residential areas in Howrah that are suitable for families to reside in.

1. Salap

Situated not too far away from the Hooghly River, Salap is a census town in the Howrah district in West Bengal. Salap offers excellent connectivity to different parts of Kolkata via the Dansi railway station and Santragachi railway station.

A developing region, Salap offers residents abundant entertainment opportunities such as Avani Riverside mall, a shopper’s paradise, botanical gardens for nature lovers, and a tourist hotspot Santragachi jheel flocked by many for bird watching. Salap is one of the most popular residential options due to its quick connectivity to localities like Bal Tikuri, Hatisal, Howrah and Hooghly making it easy to travel within the city.

Shapoorji Pallonji Joyville Western Heights, which is located near Howrah, offers a modern residential complex with 2 & 3 BHK homes. Located just 30 minutes away from Park Street, and 10 minutes from Santragachi station, this property is set in a bustling location with activity and growing rapidly. Residents are assured of a comfortable life here with all the amenities and comforts like swimming pools, gyms, a clubhouse, games rooms and guest rooms; all provided within the society itself.

2. Santragachi

Santragachi, famous for the Santragachi jheel, is a residential locality in West Kolkata. Santragachi Junction railway station is a major station on the south-eastern railway section serving as a crucial transportation point. This makes it an important location despite not being a central part of Kolkata. A highly developed area its internal connectivity is further supported by Rabindra Sadan Metro Station and Santragachi Junction Railway Station.

Locals live a peaceful and serene life, with families having the option of sending their children to schools like Augustine Public School, Ramar Path Shabazz School, and Surendranath Girls High School. Popular colleges include the JIS School of Medical Science and Research, Dr. Kanailal Bhattacharyya College, and Al Ameen Excellent Academy, Santragachi.

New residents looking to shift in the area can keep an eye out for projects like Joyville Western Heights with 2 and 3 BHK flats for sale starting at ₹47 lakh. Located close to Santragachi junction, residents have easy access to the international airport through a well-connected network to major transit hubs.

3. Shibpur

A posh locality of Kolkata, Shibpur is home to premium, well-planned residential localities. The presence of Howrah Jute Mill and Bengal Jute Mill were significant contributors to the residential boom in this region.

Shibpur is expected to develop into a posh residential area with the development of new commercial and residential projects in the area. Anticipated changes include road widening and revamp, park and play area development, streamlined footpaths and carriageways along with organised parking and underground utilities. As a locality, Shibpur is well-connected by buses, metros and rail.

For residents looking to purchase a home in Shibpur, the area offers a variety of housing options like apartments, bungalows and independent houses based on one’s requirements. This locality features residential properties which offer modern amenities and an upscale environment.

Shibpur offers a plethora of schools and colleges for students to pursue their elementary and further education. Schools such as Madras Union Girls School, St Nicholas School, Ram Krishnapur Primary School, and Heritage Academy High School are a popular choice amongst the locals. The area is well-equipped with medical and healthcare facilities provided by Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, South Howrah State General Hospital, SMI Hospital, and Shree Jain Hospital and Research Centre Howrah.

Popular outing spots for visitors include the new town eco-park, spread across 480 acres. Serving as a recreational open space, the park provides a refreshing breath of fresh air to the residents as they can get a serene escape from the monotonous routines. The eco-park offers duo cycling, walk areas, high-speed boating, rifle shooting and other entertaining activities and has developed thematic areas such as artists' cottages, bamboo gardens, butterfly gardens, eco island, and eco children’s park amongst others. This eco-park offers an all-around enjoyable experience for residents of all ages and guarantees a fun day with its abundant variety of activities.

Tourists and locals of the area are commonly seen flocking to Victoria Memorial which features illustrations of events from Queen Victoria’s life such as her coronation, marriage, her pianoforte and writing desk. The Victoria Memorial, set in 64 acres of garden is a spectacular destination for localities and tourists to explore the rich history on weekdays or weekends.

4. Liluah

Liluah, a locality in Howrah, is located near Bhattanagar. It offers easy accessibility and connectivity to different parts of the city via train and transport facilities like bus ensure smooth connectivity. Residents can travel quickly within the city with smooth connectivity offered to other parts of West Bengal via the NH-16, NH-12 and SH-6. Moreover being close to popular industries, it offers relatively affordable housing for working professionals making it a preferred destination for rental housing.

Liluah has many temples, including Krishna Mandir, Bajrangbali Mandir, Mota Shiv, and Bhadrakali Mata Mandir. It is home to educational institutions like Don Bosco Liluah, Holy Family Convent School and Rose Bud School. Students pursue their further education at popular colleges such as MCKV Institute of Engineering, Narasinha Dutt College Belilious, one of the oldest colleges in Howrah.

Liluah offers its residents a very comfortable lifestyle packed with amenities as gyms, hospitals, railway stations, and all other amenities that are all easily accessible. Residents can live an easy and peaceful life with their every need being met. This locality is ideal for families that are looking for quality living at affordable prices, providing a lavish lifestyle filled with amenities and comforts.

5. Domjur

Domjur is one of the localities in the eastern part of Howrah near Makardaha and Dakshin Jhapardah. Historically, Domjur area has been a zamindari estate, which has gradually transitioned into an industrial and residential town. It hosts some popular schools and colleges such as Deenayat Muallima College, Prabhu Jagatbandhu College, Azad Hind Fauj Smriti Mahavidyalaya, Seacom Engineering College amongst others.

Domjur region is well connected to Santragachi Railway Station and Howrah Station via Howrah-Amta Railway lines. The area has high accessibility internally via autos, cabs, buses, rickshaws and with well-maintained roads, intra-city commute becomes a fairly easy affair. Primarily Domjur is an industrial area with 3 popular industrial estate of Kantalia Industrial Complex, Lakshmanpur Industrial Complex and Jalan Industrial Complex. These include industries like gems and jewellery, imitation ornaments, and readymade garments.

The top builders with residential projects in this area are Bungalow Bari, Swarna Bhoomi and Joyville Homes by Shapoorji Pallonji. Joyville Homes offers ,2 and 3 BHK flats with 25+ premium amenities like a 22,000 sq. ft. ready clubhouse, green spaces and ample connectivity. Joyville Homes by Shapoorji Pallonji, offers housing closed car parking, stormwater drains and sewage treatment plant designed keeping in mind the weather of Howrah. With 600+ satisfied residents already living posh lives, like-minded residents will enjoy the benefits of its strategic location coupled with its excellent connectivity, ensuring you can enjoy every comfort you seek.