Click here to see detailed map of Kanpur The city has expanded linearly from east to west along the river Ganga and GT Road. Kanpur has benefited from good connectivity —it is situated on the intersection of two national highways and falls on the main Delhi-Howrah railway trunk line. |
Some upcoming projects that could influence real estate prices in future.
1. Transport network
CNG buses, construction of bus terminals at Jhakarkati, Chunniganj and Azad Nagar; multi-storey parking at Birhana road, Naveen market, Murray bridge and Motijheel-Swaroopnagar areas.
2. Road projects
Development of 116 km city roads, flyovers at Bada Chauraha,Vijay Nagar Chauraha, Guthaia crossing; overbridges at Jarib Chauki, Kalyanpur, Shyamnagar, Dadanagar; bridge over river Ganga.
3. City development
Shifting of industries from city to industrial estates at Chakeri-1 and Chakeri-2, in Phase-I and development of an Industrial Estate at Bhouti Mandhana bypass in Phase-II.
4. Housing
The Government plans to develop 10,000 acres for housing by 2021.Among the approved projects are Gangotri housing scheme on the other side of river Ganga and a 5,000 acre Hitech City at Kalyanpur-Bithoor road.
Decongesting inner city areas and improvement in road infrastructure and transport are the priority areas in the five-year integrated development plan for the city.
Redevelopment of inner city: 35%
Roads & transport: 31%
Slum development: 24%
Drainage: 5%
Sewerage & sanitation: 2%
River front development: 1%
Cantonment area: 1%
Environment: 1%
Total investment in infrastructure by 2011: Rs 3,789 crore
According to the new building bylaws in the master plan, there is a height restriction of 12.5 metres on buildings*
| Builder | Project | Location | Price (Rs)# |
| Uttam Builders | Uttam Paradise | Panki | 13 lakh |
| Ratan Housing | Ratan Lok | Kalpi Road | 14 lakh |
| Eldeco | Garden Estate | Jawaharpuram | 16 lakh |
| PR Buildcon | Prateek Enclave | Vishnupuri | 20 lakh |
| # Average price of a three-bedroom apartment * The restriction on the building height has pushed up real estate prices in the inner city and has also brought to a standstill all new constructions. Builders are awaiting further clarity | |||
| Area | Cheap | Price | Expensive | Price |
| Central | Vishnupuri | 2,000 | Civil Lines | 3,500 |
| North | Indira Nagar | 1,200 | Jawaharpuram | 1,600 |
| East | Gandhi Gram | 1,200 | Patel Nagar | 1,500 |
| West | Panki | 1,300 | Kalyanpur | 1,600 |
| South | Yashoda Nagar | 1,600 | Kidwai Nagar | 2,300 |
| Prices of residential properties in Rs/sq ft | ||||
Average percentage price change in 2007 and 2008 (expected)
| North: | East | West 2007: 25% 2008*: 15% | South 2007 -- 25% 2008* -- 20% | Central 2007: 40% 2008*: 25% |
Source: Ernst & Young, Knight Frank
