Top 5 Localities On PropTiger's Livability Index

When you look for a home, you want it to be a perfect mix of a great social and civic infrastructure. But how do you know that the locality you have chosen to buy your home has everything that you would like it to have? Despite the through research that you did, finding out everything may not have been possible.

Fret not for PropTiger DataLabs Liveability Index is there to show you the way.

PropTiger DataLabs Liveability Index ratings are based on a methodical analysis that evaluates the degree of liveability that Indian cities offer. The cities selected are ranked annually on the important factors of demographics, education, health and medical standards, safety, housing options, socio-cultural and political environment, economic environment and natural-built/planned environment and their 20 constituent sub-pillars.

Based on their score on the livability index rated on a scale of 10, PropGuide brings you the top five to invest in:

Kormangala: Score 10

Situated in the south-eastern part of Bengaluru, Kormangala is one of the largest neighborhoods of the city. Its wide tree-lined boulevards, commercial structures and posh bungalows make Kormangala a highly sought-after residential locality. Along with a great connectivity with major business centres and information technology (IT) corridor, the locality also boasts some of the best educational institutes such as St. Johns Medical College, Christ University and Indian Institute of Plantation Management. These contribute to the livability of the locality and value to the real estate in Kormangala.

Adugodi: Score: 9.9

Situated in the central part of Bengaluru, Adugodi is well connected through the Hosur Road, the Bannerghatta Road and the Marogowda Road. Top-ranked educational institutes such as JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Padmavathi Girls High School, Sri Banashankari Vidya Samasthe, Jyoti Niwas Women's College, the National Dairy Research Institute, the National Institute of Animal Nutrition & Physiology further increase the value of real estate in the locality. The industrial hub drives the demand for property here even more.

Dadar West: Score 9.7

This locality is home to some of the oldest and most reputed educational institutes in Mumbai. These include Antonio Da Silva High School, King George School and Balmohan Vidya Mandir. Dadar West is also a shopper's paradise with and houses centres such as Nakshtra Cine Shoppe, Sixth Sense Shopping Mall, Kohinoor Square, R M Shopping Centre, etc. For recreational purposes you have Shivaji Park here, one of the largest parks in Mumbai. Healthcare facilities are taken care of by Sushrusha Hospital, Ashwini Hospital, Punamiya Hospital, Health Plus, Hinduja Hospital and Tata Memorial Hospital. A thriving social infrastructure makes Dadar West a preferred locality among buyers and tenants.

Dadar East: Score 9.7

Dadar East railway terminus is a key link in Mumbai's transport lifeline. Dadar east houses Smt. Kama Mehta Dadar School for the Blinds. Many important hospitals like Indian Cancer Society and Sanatorium, Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital, Punamiya Hospital, TB Hospital, KEM Hospital, Global Hospitals, N M Medical Centre and Cancer Care Foundation of India are located in this locality. Property developers like Matoshree Infrastructures, Florals by Ornate Sapaces, Vedika Towerts by Karnani Builders and many others are developing residential properties catering to various income groups.

Koregaon Park: Score 9.7

Koregaon Park in Pune is often viewed as one of prestigious addresses in the city. The area has been primarily a residential locality with lush greenery. However, it is fast becoming a commercial marketplace, too. Two major roads, the North Main Road and the South Main Road connect the locality with key neighbourhoods of the city. Educational institutes in the area include Poona School and Home for Blind, Sant Gadge Maharaj School, Saint Mira's Women's College and Wadia College. The locality is also a perfect mix of commercial and recreational hubs and houses places such as Nitesh Hub and Jewel Square Mall.