Indira Gandhi Sarani

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Indira Gandhi Sarani
Red Road - Kolkata 2013-04-10 7739.JPG
Former name(s)Red Road
Maintained by Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Location Kolkata, India
Postal code700021
Nearest Kolkata Metro station Esplanade, Park Street
north end Eden Gardens
south end Fort William West Gate
Construction
Completion1820

Indira Gandhi Sarani, formerly Red Road, is a road in Central Kolkata that runs from Eden Gardens (Rashmoni Avenue-Gostho Paul Sarani Junction) to Fort William West Gate (Dufferin Road-Outram Road Junction). South of Fort William West Gate, Red Road becomes Casuarina Road/Khiddirpore Road. [1] The road, a wide boulevard, was built in 1820. [2] It bisects the Kolkata Maidan. [3] The British authorities intended for the road to be able to host large parades. [3] The name 'Red Road' was given due to its surfacing. [3]

Republic Day Parade on Red Road CTS Cadets.jpg
Republic Day Parade on Red Road

During the Second World War, the road, in the heart of Calcutta, served as a landing strip for Fighter aircraft. [4] The annual Kolkata Marathon starts from the outside of the Rangers Club on Red Road. [5] The name 'Indira Gandhi Sarani' was adopted in 1985. [6]

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