Girish Mancha, Kolkata

Name: Girish Mancha
Address: Kolkata, India

#85 among attractions in Kolkata

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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. ()

Coordinates: 22°36'15"N, 88°21'53"E

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ShyampukurKolkata India

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Nearby attractions include: Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, Tala Bridge, Shobhabazar Lal Mandir, Star Theatre.

1.2 miS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, Kolkata
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, India, the Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre stands as a beacon of heritage and spirituality. This museum is dedicated to the life and teachings of one of India's most revered spiritual leaders...
0.8 miNE
Bridge
Tala Bridge, Kolkata
20 min walk • 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.
0.5 miS
Temple
Shobhabazar Lal Mandir, Kolkata
13 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.
0.8 miSE
Cinema, Nightlife
Star Theatre, Kolkata
21 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.
~980 ftS
Neighbourhood
Bagbazar, Kolkata
5 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.
1.2 miSE
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.
0.6 miS
Neighbourhood
Shobhabazar, Kolkata
15 min walk • Shobhabazar is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata, in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
1.2 miE
Temple
Belgachia, Kolkata
31 min walk • Belgachia is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
~1870 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Kumortuli, Kolkata
10 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.
1.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Pathuriaghata, Kolkata
31 min walk • Pathuriaghata is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata in Kolkata district, in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is one of the oldest residential areas in what was Sutanuti.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Posta, Kolkata
36 min walk • Posta is a neighbourhood in North Kolkata, in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Once a citadel of Bengali mercantile aristocracy, it is now an extension of the whole sale market in neighbouring Burrabazar, dominated by Marwaris.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Girish Mancha?

Nearby attractions include Bagbazar, Kolkata (5 min walk), Kumortuli, Kolkata (10 min walk), Shyampukur, Kolkata (12 min walk), Shobhabazar Lal Mandir, Kolkata (13 min walk).

How to get to Girish Mancha by public transport?

The nearest stations to Girish Mancha:

Train

Bagbazar (3 min walk)
Sovabazar Ahiri (20 min walk)

Metro

Shyambazar • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)
Shobhabazar Sutanuti • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)

Tram

Shyambazar (16 min walk)

Bus

4B,Bus Stand (30 min walk)
Paikpara (32 min walk)