15-447: Maniktala is a residential area of North Kolkata , in Kolkata district , West Bengal, India. The tomb of Manik Pir is located in lane near Maniktala crossing, therefore some locals suggest the neighbourhood is named after him. Others argue that Manik Pir (erst: Syed Husen Ud din shah) came from North India on early eighteenth century, while the name Maniktala can also be seen mentioned in
30-481: A machher bazar (fish market), but there are some big fish markets in different areas of the city: Howrah wholesale fish market, Gariahat, Sealdah and Maniktala. These markets "are famous not only for the wide variety of fishes they procure but also for their stellar quality. Prices depend on the fish you want. The staple ones are competitively priced. However, the special fishes such as Iilish, Chitol, Chingri can go for some ridiculous pricing. But that's no deterrence for
45-572: A business hub, stretching from the Sinthee crossing to the Chiriamore crossing, Shyambazar crossing, and Burrabazar. Property values in North Kolkata are extremely high due to its central location. North Kolkata was previously known as the village of Sutanuti . It was located along with two other villages, Gobindapur and Kalikata . This region, together with the central and southern areas, constituted
60-447: A map as early as of 1784. Instead, they believe, the bodyguard of Nawab of Bengal Alivardi Khan , Manikchand Bose (erst : Manikram Bose) lived in this place as the caretaker of Calcutta (Ali Nagar) from/around 1756. Since he was very popular among the locals because of his wise and compassionate nature, the place came to be known as Maniktala. In 1889, the suburbs of old Calcutta were grouped in four municipalities. Maniktala formed
75-725: Is a major east–west thoroughfare in the Indian city of Kolkata and connects Maniktala with Jorasanko . West of Maniktala Police Station, Maniktala Main Road becomes Vivekananda Road. It becomes Kali Krishna Tagore Street after crossing Rabindra Sarani (Ganesh Talkies). This road's name is a tribute for Swami Vivekananda 's Ancestral House which is some meters away from Bidhan Sarani Crossing. Vivekananda Road consists of several important places, such as APC Road crossing, Amherst Street crossing, Bidhan Sarani crossing, Chittaranjan Avenue crossing and Rabindra Sarani crossing. On 31 March 2016,
90-464: Is famous for its fish market but is also popular for groceries and fresh vegetables. It is one of the best farmer's markets in Kolkata. Maniktala Market at 187, Vivekananda Road is a private market spread over 3 acres. Vegetables, fruits, betel leaf, flowers, fish, meat, egg etc.are available. Maniktala Municipal Market is located at P-187, C.I.T. Road, Kankurgachi. In Kolkata, every para (neighbourhood) has
105-658: Is known for its old heritage buildings and temples, such as the Shovabazar Rajbari. Due to its rich cultural heritage, it is commonly referred to as "Babu Kolkata." North Kolkata is home to several palatial structures, including Laha Bari, Pathuriaghata Ghosh Bari, and Thakur Bari. This area also houses the main campuses of several universities, including the University of Calcutta , Presidency University , and Rabindra Bharati University . It features major railway junctions like Dum Dum Junction and metro stations and serves as
120-595: Is one of oldest markets of Kolkata, the Maniktala Bazar, easily identified by the clock tower. Gouribari Badridas Jain Temple is also located nearby. Maniktala market, along with Hatibagan , Sealdah , Lake Market and Gariahat markets, is amongst the largest markets in Kolkata. It is owned by SC Nan and family. "The vintage landmark of the clock tower in Maniktala helps to spot the interiors of this market well." Maniktala
135-529: Is part of the Eastern Suburban division of Kolkata Police . It is located at 20, Canal West Road, Kolkata-700006. Ultadanga Women police station covers all police districts under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Suburban division i.e. Beliaghata, Entally, Maniktala, Narkeldanga, Ultadanga, Tangra and Phoolbagan. The Central Blood Bank of West Bengal Government is located at the Maniktala crossing. So
150-642: The Manicktalla Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja is celebrated in its vicinity. [REDACTED] Kolkata/North Kolkata travel guide from Wikivoyage North Kolkata North Kolkata encompasses the northern part of Kolkata , including the city's oldest neighborhoods. Notable areas within North Kolkata include Shyambazar , Bagbazar , Kumartuli , Shobhabazar , Posta , Jorasanko , Rajabazar , Phoolbagan , Maniktala , Kankurgachi , Ultadanga , Chitpur , Belgachia , Tala , Sinthee , Cossipore and Baranagar . This region
165-470: The East Suburban Municipality. In the same year, Maniktala, Ultadanga and Beliaghata became 'fringe area wards' of Kolkata Municipal Corporation . The Calcutta Municipal Act of 1923 brought about important changes. The adjacent municipalities of Cossipore , Chitpur , Maniktala and Garden Reach were amalgamated with Kolkata. Garden Reach was later taken out. Today's Maniktala crossing is
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195-571: The complexion of the area. Many buses and auto-rickshaws ply along these roads. Electric tramcars were introduced in Calcutta in 1902. Tram lines were laid to Rajabazar in 1910. The line along Upper Circular Road to Galiff Street came in 1941. A new tram line was laid from Maniktala to Ultadanga in 1985. Now Kolkata tram route no. 18 serves Maniktala (via APC Road - Vivekananda Road /Maniktala Main Road). One of Kolkata 's largest Durga Puja celebration,
210-469: The fish lover who can't do without it in his lunch!" Maniktala market sets a sort of a bench-mark for the pricing. The Maratha Ditch was dug in 1742 and it was partly filled up in 1799 to create the Circular Road (now Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road ). The construction of Vivekananda Road , by Calcutta Improvement Trust, was completed in 1928. It was a broad new road through a congested area and changed
225-674: The intersection of Vivekananda Road (Maniktala Main Road) and Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road (Upper Circular Road) — two main thoroughfares in North Kolkata . Beadon Street (Dani Ghosh Sarani/Abhedananda Road), one of the important streets of North Kolkata originates from Maniktala, ending in Nimtala Ghat . Amherst Street also starts nearby (Chaltabagan). Aurobindo Sarani crosses APC Road at Khanna crossing, Maniktala. Maniktala crossing connects Shyambazar , Kankurgachi , Rajabazar and Girish Park to Maniktala. Manicktala police station
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