Dhapa, Kolkata

Name: Dhapa
Address: Kolkata, India

#226 among attractions in Kolkata

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Dhapa is a locality on the fringes of East Kolkata, India. The area consists of landfill sites where the solid wastes of the city of Kolkata are dumped. "Garbage farming" is encouraged in the landfill sites. More than 40 per cent of the green vegetables in the Kolkata markets come from these lands. There are four sectors in Dhapa for dumping garbage that are filled with 2,500 tonnes of waste per day. ()

Coordinates: 22°33'41"N, 88°26'32"E

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Dhapa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nicco Park, Science City, Salt Lake Stadium, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies.

1.5 miNW
Amusement park
Nicco Park, Kolkata
38 min walk • Nicco Park, often referred to as the "Disneyland of West Bengal," is a sprawling amusement park located in the vibrant city of Kolkata, India. Established in October 1991, this popular recreational spot has become synonymous with fun and excitement for both locals...
3.3 miSW
Museum, Theme park, Science museum
Science City, Kolkata
84 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Kolkata, India, Science City stands as a testament to the wonders of scientific and technological advancements. This sprawling complex, inaugurated on July 1, 1997, is the largest science center in the Indian subcontinent, offering...
2.2 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
56 min walk • The Salt Lake Stadium, officially known as Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK), is an iconic sport venue located in the bustling city of Kolkata, India. With a seating capacity that has fluctuated over time due to various renovations, it currently accommodates...
1.9 miW
Memorial
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata
50 min walk • The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, or the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, is a prestigious research institution located in the heart of Kolkata, one of India's most important cities.
1.7 miNE
22°34'46"N • 88°27'36"E
Axis Mall, Kolkata
43 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.5 miE
Park, Water park, Amusement park
Aquatica, Kolkata
38 min walk • Aquatica is a 705000sq ft water theme park in Kochpukur, Greater Kolkata, India. The theme park was started in 1999. It is one of the largest water amusement parks in and around Kolkata, as well as eastern India. It is quite a popular destination on the day of Holi.
3.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping district
Gobinda Chandra Khatik Road, Kolkata
95 min walk • Gobinda Chandra Khatick Road is a famous thoroughfare in the city of Kolkata, India.
3 miNE
Park
Eco Park, Kolkata
78 min walk • Eco Park is an urban park in New Town, Greater Kolkata and the biggest park so far in India. The park is situated on a 480 acres plot and is surrounded by a 104 acres waterbody with an island in the middle. The park was conceptualised by Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee in July 2011.
1.9 miNW
Town, Neighbourhood
Bidhannagar, Kolkata
49 min walk • Bidhannagar is a city and a municipal corporation of the North 24 Parganas in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is in Greater Kolkata region and also a part of the area covered by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority.
1.1 miNW
Museum
National Council of Science Museums-NCSM, Kolkata
28 min walk • National Council of Science Museums is an autonomous organisation under Indian Ministry of Culture. It is the largest chain of science centers or museums under a single administrative umbrella in the world.
3.7 miW
Interesting neighbourhood
Tiretta Bazaar, Kolkata
96 min walk • 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.

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How to get to Dhapa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dhapa:

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Balaka Bus Terminus (32 min walk)