East Kolkata, Kolkata

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East Kolkata refers to the eastern areas of the city of Kolkata, India. It includes the localities of Metropolitan Township, Dhapa, Tangra, Bantala, Topsia, Tiljala, VIP Nagar, Anandapur, Kalikapur, Mukundapur, Ajoy Nagar, Panchasayar and certain parts of Garia like Baishnabghata-Patuli Township, Chak Garia, Nayabad and New Garia. The northern part of East Kolkata is dominated by the townships of Salt Lake and New Town. The region is characterized by well planned residential blocks and houses many of the attractions of the city. ()

Coordinates: 22°34'22"N, 88°21'50"E

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Amherst Street - MuchiparaKolkata India

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East Kolkata – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shobhabazar Rajbari, Nakhoda Mosque, Mahajati Sadan, Tipu Sultan Mosque.

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Palace
Shobhabazar Rajbari, Kolkata
9 min walk • Shobhabazar Rajbari stands as an emblem of regal heritage in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. This historical palace is a testament to the grandeur of Bengali aristocracy and has been a centerpiece of cultural and traditional festivities for centuries.
0.6 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Nakhoda Mosque, Kolkata
16 min walk • Nakhoda Mosque stands as a beacon of Islamic architecture and cultural heritage in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. This majestic place of worship, constructed in 1926, is the largest mosque within the city limits and a significant religious site for the Muslim...
0.6 miN
Cinema, Nightlife
Mahajati Sadan, Kolkata
16 min walk • Mahajati Sadan is a cultural and heritage site nestled in the bustling metropolis of Kolkata, India. This historic auditorium was established to honor the legacy of the Indian freedom movement and the unification of Indian states.
0.9 miSW
Mosque
Tipu Sultan Mosque, Kolkata
23 min walk • The Tipu Sultan Mosque stands as a poignant emblem of architectural beauty and cultural heritage in the bustling metropolis of Kolkata, India. Built in 1832 by Prince Ghulam Mohammed, the youngest son of Tipu Sultan, the mosque is a revered site for both its spiritual...
0.8 miNW
Church
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Kolkata
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, the Holy Rosary Cathedral stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and architectural grandeur. This church, an eminent landmark in the bustling city, is a testament to the rich religious tapestry that Kolkata is renowned for.
0.9 miW
Museum, Art museum, Colonial architecture
Currency Building, Kolkata
23 min walk • The Currency Building is an early 19th-century building in the B. B. D. Bagh central business district of Kolkata in West Bengal, India. The building was originally built in 1833 to house the Calcutta branch of the Agra Bank.
0.7 miN
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Marble Palace, Kolkata
18 min walk • Marble Palace is a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata. It is located at 46, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata 700007. It is one of the best-preserved and most elegant houses of nineteenth-century Calcutta. The mansion is famous for its marble walls, floors, and sculptures, from which it derives its name.
0.9 miN
Museum, Rabindranath Tagore, Historical place
Jorasanko Thakur Bari, Kolkata
23 min walk • Jorasanko Thakur Bari in Jorasanko, North Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is the ancestral home of the Tagore family. It is currently located on the Rabindra Bharati University campus at 6/4 Dwarakanath Tagore Lane, Jorasanko, Kolkata 700007.
0.9 miS
Church
Osmond Memorial Church, Kolkata
22 min walk • Osmond Memorial Church, previously known as Wesleyan Methodist Church is located at 56, S. N. Banerjee Road, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The Church was established by Walter Osmond, a Methodist minister in 1868.
0.9 miSW
Cinema, Nightlife
Paradise Cinema, Kolkata
23 min walk • Paradise Cinema is a single screen cinema hall located in Bentinck Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. This cinema hall was inaugurated in 1943 and was fully renovated in 1956. The current managing director of the theatre is Arun Mehra.
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Neighbourhood
North Kolkata, Kolkata
1 min walk • North Kolkata is an important area in Kolkata and the city's oldest neighbourhood.Shyambazar, Bagbazar, Kumartuli, Shobhabazar, Posta, Jorasanko, Rajabazar, Phoolbagan, Maniktala, Kankurgachi, Ultadanga, Chitpur, Belgachia, Tala, Cossipore, and Sinthee are among its many neighbourhoods..

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to East Kolkata?

Nearby attractions include North Kolkata, Kolkata (1 min walk), Medical College, Kolkata (2 min walk), College Square Swimming Pool, Kolkata (4 min walk), College Street, Kolkata (4 min walk).

How to get to East Kolkata by public transport?

The nearest stations to East Kolkata:

Metro

Central • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)
Mahatma Gandhi Road • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)

Train

Sealdah (19 min walk)
BBD Bagh (29 min walk)

Tram

Rajabazar (16 min walk)
Esplanade • Lines: 36 (29 min walk)

Bus

B.B.D. Bag (23 min walk)
Esplanade (30 min walk)