Joka is a rapidly developing locality in southwestern Kolkata and is famous the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C). This locality is well connected to several areas of the city and boasts of decent infrastructure.

Connectivity
Joka is well connected to several areas including Daspara, Thakurpukur, Sarsuna, Banagram, Kalyan Nagar and Hanspukur among others. The Diamond Harbor Road runs through Joka and is the major connectivity lifeline here. Bus transport facilities are easily available in the area. Major bus stops include Rail Line Bazar, Tram Depot and Banker Math.
The Thakurpukur Bazaar railway station is the nearest to the locality while the Kudghat metro station lies around 8.5 kilometres away. The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport lies around 30.5 kilometres away from the locality while the Kolkata railway station lies around 22.3 kilometres or 40 minutes away from it. The National Highway 117 can be accessed from Joka as well.

Real Estate

The area has witnessed rapid development over the years and with improvements in connectivity and infrastructure, several premium projects are being built here by leading developers. Several apartment complexes are being built in the area and property rates are also slated to increase soon.

Social Infrastructure

Leading educational institutions in the area include the Pailan World School, Vivekananda College, Vivekananda Mission School, George College of Science and Management, IIM Calcutta and the Anglo Arabic Secondary School. Reputed hospitals in the locality include the Kasturi Medical Centre, Cancer Centre and Welfare Home, Swadesh Bose Hospital, ESI Hospital and the Humanity Hospital.
The area is home to several major banks including the ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Axis Bank and United Bank of India. There are several shopping centres located in close proximity to the area.