24-628: Shyambazar is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata , in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal . The area, under Shyampukur police station of Kolkata Police , has been, along with neighbouring Bagbazar , the citadel of the Bengali aristocracy, in a part of what was earlier known as Sutanuti . and the popularity of Shyambazer five point crossing is for the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose . Shyambazar broadly covers Ward Nos. 10 , 11 , and 12 of
48-572: 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
72-513: Is a crowded residential and shopping locality, there are few play grounds here. However, Mohun Bagan AC , one of Kolkata's leading sports clubs, had its first play ground at what is now Mohun Bagan Row. A plaque announces that the first play ground was in Mohun Bagan Villa from 1889 to 1892. Kolkata has a deep passion for football but other sports too have developed with time and have gained their share of importance and popularity as well. Tennis
96-828: Is a familiar sight on the eve of Poila Baishakh ." Shyambazar has two regular markets — Shyambazar and Hatibagan . Shyambazar is also the focal point of medical treatment for the North Kolkata and its Suburban areas. R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital , one of the biggest and oldest medical college in Kolkata is located close to Shyambazar Five Point crossing. The area is also crowded with nursing homes and famous are Life Line, Dreamland Nursing Home, North Land Nursing Homes, Nirnoy Nursing Homes. Renowned private hospitals like Navajeevan Hospital, Sanjeevani hospital are also located here. N.C. Paul Clinic, Serum Analysis Center, Doyen diagnostic centers are in Shyambazar area. As Shyambazar
120-464: Is a principal north–south thoroughfare in north part of Kolkata , the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal . It was named after the first Chief Minister of West Bengal, Bidhan Chandra Roy . The road starts from Shyambazar five-point crossing and extends up to MG Road crossing (Barna Parichay Market), after which the street continues as College Street towards the south. Bidhan Sarani encompasses
144-658: 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
168-579: Is on Bidhan Sarani , near the five-point crossing. Kolkata tram route no. 5 starts from here. The Shyambazar metro station of Kolkata Metro is also located at Shyambazar five – point crossing. Belgachia – Shyambazar section, along with Dum Dum – Belgachia stretch, was opened on 13 August 1994 and the Shyambazar ;– Shovabazar – Girish Park and Chandni Chowk – Central sections were opened on 19 February 1995. Services on
192-494: Is one of them. Shyambazar Tennis Club operates regularly at Deshbandhu Park. J.B. Roy State Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital Shyambazar has traditionally been an entertainment neighbourhood. Nabin Chandra Basu staged the first Bengali production Bidyasundar at his Shyambazar home theatre in 1835. Later in the 19th century, crucial roles were played by Bagbazar Amateur Theatre and Shyambazar Natya Samaj, in highlighting
216-484: The Chaitra sale offering attractive concessions. Shyambazar vies with New Market and Gariahat as the most crowded markets in Kolkata. The Shyambazar – Hatibagan area also caters extensively to customers on the eve of Durga Puja and for weddings, apart from daily necessities. A newspaper columnist wrote, "A formidable matron with husband and children in tow wading through the crowds at Gariahat and Shyambazar
240-590: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation . The Japanese dropped a bomb near Hatibagan market during World War II but it did not explode. There was a big market in the area, which Holwell called Charles Bazar. The present designation was conferred upon it by Sobharam Basak, in honour of his Kuladevata , Shyam-rai . The Basaks and the Setts were amongst the first to have settled in Sutanuti , after having cleared
264-644: The Circular Road, that ran from Shyambazar, right around old Kolkata, covering the southern end of the Maidan . It was metalled in the early 19th century. Around the same time, the most important axial thoroughfare from south to north — Wood Street (portion renamed Dr. Martin Luther King Sarani), Wellesley Street (renamed Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Street), Wellington Street (renamed Nirmal Chandra Street), College Street and Cornwallis Street (renamed Bidhan Sarani) —
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#1733085117335288-479: The Theatre. Unfortunately a fire destroyed the glorious Star Theatre on 16 October 1991. It has again been built but it has failed to regain its old glory. With six cinema halls — Sree, Uttara, Radha, Rupbani, Bina, Minar, Mitra and Darpana — in a row along Bidhan Sarani the road was considered to be the entertainment hub in the city. The Bethune College , is situated on Bidhan Sarani near Hedua. The street
312-409: The busiest street crossings in Kolkata. Shyambazar is connected to Tala and Paikpara with Barrackpore Bridge (over a canal) and Hemanta Setu (Tala Rail Overbridge) along Barrackpore Trunk Road (B.T. Road). Tala Bridge was firstly inaugurated in 1936. Horse drawn tram cars were introduced up to Shyambazar in 1882 and in 1899, Calcutta Tramways Company Limited introduced electric traction. In 1902
336-452: The capital of British India until 1911. [REDACTED] Kolkata/North Kolkata travel guide from Wikivoyage 22°34′22″N 88°21′50″E / 22.5726723°N 88.3638815°E / 22.5726723; 88.3638815 This article about a location in the Kolkata district of West Bengal is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Bidhan Sarani Bidhan Sarani (formerly known as Cornwallis Street )
360-596: The demand for public commercial theatres open to the public, as opposed to private home theatres of the rich. Nandikar , one of the leading theatre groups in Kolkata is based in Shyambazar. 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
384-845: The entire stretch of Metro, from Dum Dum to Tollygunge were introduced from 27 September 1995. While most of the metro railway was constructed by the cut and cover process, the Shyambazar – Belgachia stretch was constructed by tunnelling. Shyambazar is the focal point of shopping in north Kolkata. In fabrics and clothing, it can match College Street - MG Road crossing in Central Kolkata or Gariahat in South Kolkata. In Jewellery, it can match Bowbazar in Central Calcutta or Gariahat in South Kolkata. The once famous house of jewellers, M B Sircar of Shyambazar, Senco Gold, has given way to numerous shops of descendants using variations of
408-409: The entire system was electrified. Subsequently, tramways were extended to Belgachia. In 1941, tram tracks were laid along Circular Road. Circular Road had a garbage clearance light railway up to the early fifties. For many years tram cars were the only form of mass transport in Kolkata. Although the first motor car appeared in Kolkata in 1896, motor bus services started only in 1920. Shyambazar tram depot
432-450: The jungles. Sobharam Basak was one of the wealthiest native inhabitants of 18th century Kolkata. Growth and development of the neighbourhood and surrounding localities largely followed the construction of roads that opened up the area. The Oldest road in the crossing is Jessore Road ( National Highway 12 ). Sutanuti had no roads, except the pilgrim path extending across it from Halisahar to Barisha . Chitpur Road (renamed Rabindra Sarani)
456-402: The name, all across the city. In Fariapukur which is an important street connecting Bidhan Sarani and APC road , there was once the office of Bichitra Press where Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay sometimes visited. Many renowned Jewelry brand shops are located on the two sides of Bidhan Sarani . Braving the scorching afternoon heat and drizzles in the evening, people throng at roadside shops for
480-408: The neighbourhoods of Shyambazar , Hatibagan ( Aurobindo Sarani crossing), Hedua (Dani Ghosh Sarani/Abhedananda Road crossing), Shimla ( Vivekananda Road crossing), Thanthania and College Street . The three-mile long Maratha Ditch was excavated in 1742 as a protection against the marauding Maratha soldiers then foraging in the countryside but who never came. It was filled up in 1799 to build
504-491: Was built by the Lottery Committee. The Hatibagan Bazar is located on Bidhan Sarani. The street market continues till Aurobindo Sarani crossing and has resulted in congestion of the area. The Star Theatre located on Bidhan Sarani was famous for over 100 years and during the period nearly 250 Bengali dramas of more than 80 playwrights were performed by different producers. More than 12 Hindi dramas were also staged at
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#1733085117335528-529: Was built by the Lottery Committee. The new road to Barrackpore (now called Barrackpore Trunk Road ), Cornwallis Street (now called Bidhan Sarani ), Upper Circular Road (now called Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road ) and the extension of Central Avenue (the Shyambazar end is now called Bhupendra Bose Avenue), which was built by the Kolkata Improvement Trust formed in 1911, also converged on the same point, making Shyambazar five-point crossing and one of
552-429: Was developed along this path. It passes through neighbouring Bagbazar and Chitpur . Road construction picked up in the early 19th century. The Lottery Commission (1817) and its successor the Lottery Committee (1836) opened up the native parts of old Kolkata. The main axial thrusts were from south to the north, parallel to the existing Chowringhee – Chitpur alignment. The three-mile long Maratha Ditch
576-601: Was excavated in 1742 as a protection against the marauding Maratha soldiers then foraging in the countryside but who never came. It was filled up in 1799 to build the Circular Road, that ran from Shyambazar, right around old Kolkata, covering the southern end of the Maidan . It was metalled in the early 19th century. Around the same time, the most important axial thoroughfare from south to north — Wood Street (portion renamed Dr. Martin Luther King Sarani), Wellesley Street (renamed Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road), Wellington Street (renamed Nirmal Chandra Sarani) and College Street —
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