Tiretta Bazaar, Kolkata
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Tiretta Bazaar, is a neighborhood near Lalbazar in Central Kolkata. It is usually called Old China Market. The locality was once home to 20,000 ethnic Chinese Indian nationals, but now the population has dropped to approximately 2,000. Most of the Hakka Chinese people in the area moved closer to Tangra. The traditional occupation of the Chinese Indian community in Kolkata had been working in the nearby tanning industry as well as in Chinese restaurants. The area is still noted for the Chinese restaurants where many people flock to taste traditional Chinese and Indian Chinese cuisine. ()
Local name: चाइना टाउन, कोलकाताCoordinates: 22°32'46"N, 88°23'10"E
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Tangra - TiljalaKolkata
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- Calculate routePark Circus 23 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Tiretta Bazaar?
Nearby attractions include Tangra, Kolkata (9 min walk), Topsia, Kolkata (20 min walk), Science City, Kolkata (20 min walk).
How to get to Tiretta Bazaar by public transport?
The nearest stations to Tiretta Bazaar:
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- Park Circus (23 min walk)
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