Kankurgachi, Kolkata

Name: Kankurgachi
Address: Kolkata, India

#202 among attractions in Kolkata

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Kankurgachi is a neighbourhood of northeast Kolkata, in Kolkata district, West Bengal, India. With a cosmopolitan crowd and several commercial buildings and restaurants, Kankurgachi is considered one of the upmarket and elite places in Kolkata. Kankurgachi has become a very important part of Kolkata for its excellent connectivity and infrastructure. Kolkata Airport, Bidhannagar Road railway station, Salt Lake and New Town are close to Kankurgachi. ()

Coordinates: 22°34'35"N, 88°23'15"E

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Nearby attractions include: Star Theatre, Ultadanga, Calcutta Jain Temple, Rammohan College.

1.6 miNW
Cinema, Nightlife
Star Theatre, Kolkata
42 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.
1.1 miN
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Ultadanga, Kolkata
29 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.
1.2 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Calcutta Jain Temple, Kolkata
30 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.
1.1 miNW
Universities and schools, Specialty museum, Museum
Rammohan College, Kolkata
29 min walk • Rammohan College is an undergraduate and postgraduate college for women in Kolkata, India. It is affiliated with the University of Calcutta. It shares premises with City College, Kolkata and Anandamohan College.
1.2 miW
Street
Amherst Street, Kolkata
30 min walk • Amherst Street is a north–south street in Central Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. The street was named after William Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst.
0.5 miW
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Narkeldanga, Kolkata
12 min walk • Narkeldanga is a neighbourhood in North Kolkata in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
1 miNW
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Maniktala, Kolkata
26 min walk • Maniktala is a residential area of North Kolkata, in Kolkata district, West Bengal, India.
0.8 miW
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Rajabazar, Kolkata
21 min walk • Rajabazar is a locality in the city of Kolkata in West Bengal, India. It is located in North central Kolkata, between CIT Road and APC Road. The locality has grown around Narkeldanaga Main Road, now renamed as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Sarani, which acts as a connector between CIT Road and APC Road.
0.7 miS
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Beliaghata, Kolkata
19 min walk • Beliaghata, also known as Beleghata, is a neighbourhood of Central Kolkata, in Kolkata district, West Bengal, India.
0.7 miSE
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Phoolbagan, Kolkata
18 min walk • Phoolbagan is a neighbourhood in North Kolkata in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Subhas Sarovar is one of the famous tourist attraction of Kolkata present in the locality of Phoolbagan.
1.6 miNW
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Burtolla, Kolkata
40 min walk • Burtolla is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kankurgachi?

Nearby attractions include Narkeldanga, Kolkata (12 min walk), Phoolbagan, Kolkata (18 min walk), Beliaghata, Kolkata (19 min walk), Rajabazar, Kolkata (21 min walk).

How to get to Kankurgachi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kankurgachi:

Train

Sir Gurudas Banerjee Halt (6 min walk)
Bidhan Nagar (27 min walk)

Metro

Phoolbagan • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)
Bengal Chemical • Lines: 2 (24 min walk)

Tram

Rajabazar (24 min walk)
Bidhan Nagar (27 min walk)

Bus

15 No Bus Stand (29 min walk)