North Kolkata

North Kolkata encompasses the northern part of Kolkata, including the city's oldest neighborhoods.[1][2]

Notable areas within North Kolkata include Shyambazar, Bagbazar, Girish Park, Kumartuli, Shobhabazar, Jorasanko, Pathuriaghata, Maniktala, Hatibagan, Kankurgachi, Ultadanga, Belgachia, Tala, Sinthee, Cossipore and Baranagar.[3] Due to its rich cultural heritage, it is commonly referred to as "Babu Kolkata".[4] This region is known for its old heritage buildings and temples, such as the Sovabazar Rajbari.[5]

North Kolkata is home to several palatial structures, including Pathuriaghata Ghosh Bari, Laha Bari and Thakur Bari.[6] This area also houses the main campuses of several universities, including the University of Calcutta, Presidency University, The Sanskrit College and University and Rabindra Bharati University.[7]

History

North Kolkata was previously known as the village of Sutanuti. It was located along with two other villages, Gobindapur and Kalikata.[8] This region, together with the central and southern areas, constituted the capital of British India until 1911.

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References

  1. ^ "The Grand Houses of North Calcutta". Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  2. ^ "The crumbling beauty: Kolkata's palaces and temples". Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Essence and Nostalgia of North Kolkata". Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  4. ^ "The Babus of Calcutta". Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  5. ^ "History of north Kolkata's oldest Durga Puja". Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  6. ^ donationsbm. "Ramakrishna Math (Kashipur Udyanbati), Cossipore, Kolkata". Belur Math - Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. Retrieved 4 April 2022.
  7. ^ "The people turning Kolkata's past into present cool". Retrieved 30 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Official Website of Kolkata Municipal Corporation". www.kmcgov.in. Retrieved 4 April 2022.

Kolkata/North Kolkata travel guide from Wikivoyage

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