Area Overview
What makes Residential Colony special
“RESIDENTIAL COLONY” IS NOT A PLACE NAME. It is a generic phrase describing a type of area, not a specific one.
It appears on the source sheet in the Airport & Periphery zone, but it identifies nothing — every residential colony in Rajkot answers to that description.
IT IS ALMOST CERTAINLY A DATA-ENTRY PLACEHOLDER that was never replaced with the actual name. RESOLVE AT SOURCE.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled population in the Rajkot urban belt.
Languages
Official language: Gujarati, with Hindi and English widely used.
Communities
North Indian (Other)
Large professional population
North Indian (Punjabi)
Established community
Gujarati
Substantial long-settled community
South Indian
Corporate and IT community
Others
Communities from across India
An established Rajkot locality under SMC, with a long-settled population.
Typical Residents
46%
Families
Local households and society residents
26%
Young Professionals
Salt Lake Sector V, New Town and city offices
12%
Investors
Buy-to-let and held units
10%
Students & Staff
The institutional belt
6%
Trade & Services
Local business
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Residential Colony
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹2500 restaurant dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Local market outlets₹40–180
Rolls, Chaat, Chinese
- Local dhabas₹80–250
North Indian, Parathas
- Local South Indian outlets₹60–180
Idli, Dosa
- Street food carts₹20–100
Chaat, Golgappe, Momos
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Patties, Chai
Popular Restaurants
- Local market restaurants₹400–900
Multi-cuisine
- Kalawad Road restaurants (5 km)₹700–1600
Multi-cuisine, Fine dining
- Society retail restaurants₹350–800
Multi-cuisine
- Dharmendrasinhji Road & Bhaktinagar₹150–450
Gujarati, Street food
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹300–700
North Indian, Chinese
Cafes & Bars
- Local market cafes₹200–500
Coffee, Snacks
- Kalawad Road cafes (5 km)₹250–600
Coffee, Adda
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Chai
- Mall cafes₹250–600
Coffee, Snacks
- Local tea stalls₹15–60
Chai, Snacks
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Residential Colony
Exceptionally Connected
A GENERIC PHRASE & DISTRICT • Rajkot has NO METRO — included in the GMRCL Metro Neo / Metro Lite DPR commissioned in early 2026; study stage, not build stage • Kalawad Road 10 min • Rajkot Airport 20 km
Local Train
Rajkot Junction is about 0 km; Residential Colony and the extensive suburban network are alternatives.
Metro
Rajkot Metro runs FIVE LINES. The Blue Line — India’s first metro, running since 1984 — covers the north-south spine. The Green Line runs Residential Colony Race Course Ground to Salt Lake Sector V THROUGH THE FIRST UNDER-RIVER TUNNEL IN INDIA. The Purple, Yellow and Orange Lines serve Joka, the airport and the eastern bypass, with further sections opening through 2026.
Airport
Rajkot Airport about 20 km — around 48 minutes at peak.
Roads
The EM Bypass, VIP Road, Diamond Harbour Road and Barrackpore Trunk Road form the arterial network, with Chowringhee through the centre.
Commute Times from Residential Colony
Rajkot has NO METRO — included in the GMRCL Metro Neo / Metro Lite DPR commissioned in early 2026; study stage, not build stage Metro
3 min • Road
Kalawad Road
10 min • Road
Kalawad Road
10 min • Road
DND Flyway
8 min • Road
Rajkot Airport
48 min • Road
Rajkot Junction Station
9 min • Road
Residential Colony Station
3 min • Road
Residential Colony Race Course Ground Metro
4 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Regional universities6 km
Multi-disciplinary • Private
- Regional institutes (Sector 62)4 km
Engineering • Private
- Saurashtra University8 km
State University
- PDU Civil Hospital10 km
Medical Campus
- JSS Academy (Sector 62)4 km
Engineering • Private
- Marwadi University8 km
Institutes
Schools (K–12)
- Local CBSE schoolsWithin 2 km
CBSE • Established
- Delhi Public School8 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- Regional international school6 km
CBSE • Premium
- Step by Step School (Sector 132)10 km
IB • International
- Somerville School (Sector 22)8 km
CBSE • Established
- Local CBSE schoolsWithin 3 km
CBSE • Established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Local parks
- Riverfront (2 km)
- The Race Course Ground
- Randarda Lake
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Local hospitals — 2 km
- Fortis Hospital (Sector 62) — 5 km
- Kailash Hospital (Sector 27) — 4 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Local parks
- Kalawad Road (5 km) (retail & dining)
- Race Course Ground & Race Course Ground
- Prinsep Ghat
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹400/day • Gyms • SMC jurisdiction
Coworking Spaces
- Local shared offices
- Salt Lake Sector V
- New Town IT parks
- Day passes from ₹400
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Local dining
- Kalawad Road restaurants
- Strong pub and bar culture
- Late-night Surti adda tradition
Residential Colony vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Residential Colony is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Residential Colony | Madhapar | Som Nagar | Sokhada | Jai Nandan Nagar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹14K–22K | ₹20K–30K | ₹14K–22K | ₹14K–22K | ₹14K–22K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹25K–46K | ₹34K–63K | ₹25K–46K | ₹25K–46K | ₹25K–46K |
| Premium Rent | ₹65K–1.47L | ₹88K–2.02L | ₹65K–1.47L | ₹65K–1.47L | ₹65K–1.47L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.12L–2.99L | ₹1.53L–4.1L | ₹1.12L–2.99L | ₹1.12L–2.99L | ₹1.12L–2.99L |
| Train Station | Rajkot Jn (4 km) | Rajkot Jn (6 km) | Rajkot Jn (3 km) | Rajkot Jn (8 km) | Rajkot Jn (5 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Under construction | Under construction | Under construction | Under construction |
| Airport Distance | Under construction | 12 km | 14 km | 10 km | 16 km |
| Nightlife | 13 km | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Education Hub | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Good | Riverfront Access | 4 km | 5 km | 3 km | 6 km |
| Safety Rating | 4 km | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.0/5 | Very Good | Good | Very Good | Good |
| Green Spaces | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Good | Expat Friendly | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
Why choose Residential Colony?
“Residential Colony” is a GENERIC PHRASE, not a place name — almost certainly a data-entry placeholder that reached the sheet.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Local parks
Neighbourhood parks maintained by SMC.
Best for: Morning walks & families
Green belts
Planted belts about 2 km, part of the city’s grid layout.
Best for: Cycling & walking
The Race Course Ground
The vast central green at the heart of the city.
Best for: Walks & evenings
Entertainment & Things to Do
Local market, Bhaktinagar market (5 km), Crystal Mall
Race Course Ground (2 km),, Residential Colony Bridge,, Watson Museum
Local sports grounds, Khandheri Stadium, Race Course grounds
Sector temples, Local shrines & gurudwaras
Daily Living in Residential Colony: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Local market
- Bhaktinagar market (5 km)
- Dharmendrasinhji Road wholesale
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Local gyms from ₹1000/mo
- Hotel gyms
- Cult.fit (Rajkot)
- Yoga studios
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Parking varies by street
- Wide planned roads
- Market parking tight
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Local library
- School libraries
- Society libraries
- Local reading rooms
Property Prices in Residential Colony
Average monthly rents in Residential Colony (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹7K – ₹7K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹10K – ₹14K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹14K – ₹22K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹25K – ₹46K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹39K – ₹76K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹65K – ₹1.47L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.12L – ₹2.99L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: NOT A PLACE NAME. “Residential Colony” is a GENERIC PHRASE describing a type of area, not a specific one — it identifies nothing. NO PRICES ARE SHOWN. This is almost certainly A DATA-ENTRY PLACEHOLDER that was never replaced. GO BACK TO THE SOURCE RECORD, recover the actual name, and CORRECT OR REMOVE THE ROW rather than publishing it.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Residential Colony
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Nothing can be said about a place that has not been identified
What to Watch Out For
- A GENERIC PHRASE, NOT A PLACE NAME
- It identifies nothing — every residential colony answers to it
- ALMOST CERTAINLY A DATA-ENTRY PLACEHOLDER
- NO PRICES ARE SHOWN because no place has been identified
- This row should be corrected or removed at source
Renting in Residential Colony: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
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Connectivity
3.2
Lifestyle
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Safety
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