Tala Bridge, Kolkata

#41 among attractions in Kolkata

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The Tala tank, also spelled Tallah tank, is a water tower in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Construction started in 1909 and it was inaugurated in May 1911 by Edward Norman Baker, the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal. The tank, which is owned by Kolkata Municipal Corporation, is fed by Palta Water Works near Barrackpore. More than 110 years after construction, the tower remains the major water supplier to the city of Kolkata. ()

Coordinates: 22°36'33"N, 88°22'33"E

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Tala Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shobhabazar Lal Mandir, Star Theatre, Bagbazar, Ultadanga.

1.1 miSW
Temple
Shobhabazar Lal Mandir, Kolkata
27 min walk • The Lal Mandir is an old Hindu temple in the locality of Shobhabazar, at the crossing of Raja Nabakrishna Street and Jyotindra Mohan Avenue of Kolkata, India. It is said to be built by the Raja of Shobhabazar. It is located near Sobhabazar Metro Station entrance.
1.1 miS
Cinema, Nightlife
Star Theatre, Kolkata
28 min walk • The Star Theatre is a theatre in Hatibagan, Kolkata. It was built in 1883. Initially situated in Beadon Street, the theatre later moved to Cornwallis Street - now called Bidhan Sarani. The Star, along with the Minerva Theatre, was one of the first institutions of commercial Bengali theatre.
0.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Bagbazar, Kolkata
24 min walk • Bagbazar is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata, in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The area, under Shyampukur police station of Kolkata Police, has been, along with neighbouring Shyambazar, the citadel of the Bengali aristocracy. Bagbazar has played an active role in growth and development of Kolkata.
1.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Ultadanga, Kolkata
38 min walk • Ultadanga is one of the most crowded junctions in Kolkata. The place is located at the north-eastern fringe of the city and marks the limit of Kolkata district.
1.3 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Calcutta Jain Temple, Kolkata
32 min walk • Calcutta Jain Temple is a Jain temple at Badridas Temple Street, Gouribari in Maniktala and a major tourist attraction of Kolkata, India. The temple was built by a Jain named Rai Badridas Bahadoor Mookim in 1867. Pratishtha was done by Sri Kalyansurishwarji Maharaj.
0.8 miSW
Theater
Girish Mancha, Kolkata
20 min walk • Girish Mancha is a theatre auditorium located in Bagbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The auditorium was inaugurated on 1 July 1986 by Chief Minister of West Bengal Jyoti Basu. The auditorium was named after Girish Chandra Ghosh.
1.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Shobhabazar, Kolkata
29 min walk • Shobhabazar is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata, in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
0.8 miSE
Temple
Belgachia, Kolkata
21 min walk • Belgachia is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
1.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Kumortuli, Kolkata
29 min walk • Kumortuli is a traditional potters' quarter in northern Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The city is renowned for its sculpting prowess. It not only manufactures clay idols for various festivals but also regularly exports them.
1 miN
Neighbourhood
Cossipore, Kolkata
25 min walk • Cossipore is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata, in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal. One of the oldest neighbourhoods of the metropolis, it has a police station.
1 miS
Street
Aurobindo Sarani, Kolkata
27 min walk • Aurobindo Sarani is one of the oldest and most congested main roads in north part of Kolkata. Many buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws use the road. It connects Ultadanga with Shobhabazar. West of Gouribari, Ultadanga Main Road becomes Aurobindo Sarani. It becomes Shobhabazar Street after crossing Jatindra Mohan Avenue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tala Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Shyambazar, Kolkata (15 min walk), Girish Mancha, Kolkata (20 min walk), Belgachia, Kolkata (21 min walk), Shyampukur, Kolkata (21 min walk).

How to get to Tala Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tala Bridge:

Train

Tala (7 min walk)
Bagbazar (19 min walk)

Bus

Paikpara (14 min walk)
4B,Bus Stand (18 min walk)

Metro

Shyambazar • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)
Belgachia • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)

Tram

Shyambazar (17 min walk)