North Kolkata

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

A lane in North Kolkata

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.

Auditorium

• Minerva Theatre, Kolkata

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.

External links

Kolkata/North Kolkata travel guide from Wikivoyage

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