Posta, Kolkata

Name: Posta
Address: Kolkata, India

#198 among attractions in Kolkata

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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. The wholesale market features a wide range of products such as edible oil, salt, cereals, spices, food grains, sugar, and vanaspati products. ()

Coordinates: 22°35'15"N, 88°21'9"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Howrah Bridge, Nakhoda Mosque, Mahajati Sadan, Holy Rosary Cathedral.

0.4 miSW
Rabindranath Tagore, Bridge
Howrah Bridge, Kolkata
10 min walk • Howrah Bridge, an iconic landmark of Kolkata, India, stands as a testament to the engineering prowess and historical significance of the region. Officially known as the Rabindra Setu, after the revered Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore, this bridge is a massive steel...
0.7 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Nakhoda Mosque, Kolkata
19 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...
0.7 miSE
Cinema, Nightlife
Mahajati Sadan, Kolkata
19 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.
0.6 miS
Church
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Kolkata
16 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.
0.5 miS
Church
Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth, Kolkata
15 min walk • The Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of history and culture in Kolkata, India. This architectural gem, nestled in the bustling bylanes of Burrabazar, is the oldest Christian church in the city, having been established in...
1 miE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, Kolkata
25 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...
1.1 miNE
Temple
Shobhabazar Lal Mandir, Kolkata
28 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.
1.3 miE
Cinema, Nightlife
Star Theatre, Kolkata
32 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.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Marble Palace, Kolkata
16 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.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
B. B. D. Bagh, Kolkata
28 min walk • B. B. D. Bagh, formerly called Tank Square and then Dalhousie Square, is the shortened version for Benoy-Badal-Dinesh Bagh. It is the seat of power of the state government, as well as the central business district of Kolkata in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
1.2 miW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Sailen Manna Stadium, Kolkata
30 min walk • Sailen Manna Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Howrah, West Bengal, India. It is mainly used for football matches and hosted some matches during the AFC Youth Championship 2006. The capacity of the stadium is 15,000 people. Howrah Rugby Crows and several football clubs use the venue for home games.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Posta?

Nearby attractions include Jorabagan, Kolkata (5 min walk), Pathuriaghata, Kolkata (6 min walk), Salkia, Kolkata (9 min walk), Jorasanko, Kolkata (10 min walk).

How to get to Posta by public transport?

The nearest stations to Posta:

Train

Barra Bazar (6 min walk)
Barabazar (6 min walk)

Tram

Howrah Bridge (11 min walk)

Bus

Howrah Bus Station (16 min walk)
djdndn (18 min walk)

Metro

Girish Park • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)
Mahatma Gandhi Road • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)