24-566: Shyampukur is a neighbourhood of North Kolkata , in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal . As a neighbourhood, it covers a small area but its importance is primarily because of the police station. Shyampukur, like its neighbour Shyambazar , is likely to have been named in honour of Shyam Rai (or Gobinda), the attendant of the goddess Kali , the household deity of the Basaks(বসাক), who with
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
72-407: A long time Rajabazar was notorious as being one of the worst areas in Kolkata in terms of sanitation, cleanliness and amenities. However, from the late 1990s onwards, the pace has been slowly picked up on development, mainly through the efforts of local leaders. Small Scale Industry like Punching, Offset printing, Card Board Box Making are common in this area. One of the biggest Paper Market of Asia
96-469: A short distance from the Rajabazar crossing. Rajabazar is well-equipped with various civic amenities, including hospitals, colleges, schools, sanitation services, malls, gyms, shopping complexes, cinema halls, mosques, and temples. Notably, Dr. B.C. Roy Children's Hospital is located approximately 2–3 kilometers from Rajabazar. The bazaar was established in about 1842 AD on the land owned by Raja Ramlochun Ray,
120-595: A small land owner, by Muslim merchants, businessmen, butchers and cattle traders from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh , who had immigrated to Calcutta due to the poor economic condition of Muslims in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, following the Sepoy Mutiny . However, Rajabazar area was settled by Urdu-speaking Muslims from 1880 onwards. The market-place colony was established around the same time as the Harrison Road (now called MG Road )
144-545: A total of 12 mosques in the area, 9 managed by the Tablighi Jamaat (Deobandi), 2 mosques are managed by the Sunni Bareilvi sect and 1 mosque is managed by Ahle Hadees Ahle Sunnat wal jammat. B.C. Roy Memorial Hospital and Sealdah ESI Hospital are located at a stone's throw distance from Rajabazar and Calcutta Medical College and Hospital is located just 5 km away, on College Street . Narkeldanga Police Station
168-483: Is a locality situated in the city of Kolkata , West Bengal, India. Geographically, it lies between CIT Road and APC Road, with the neighborhood developing around Narkeldanga Main Road, now renamed Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Sarani, which connects CIT Road and APC Road. Consequently, Rajabazar is positioned between Maniktala, Narkeldanga, and Sealdah. The locality boasts a prime location, with Sealdah Railway Station situated just
192-466: Is a shrine ( mazaar ) of a Muslim Sufi saint in Rajabazar. The area spans the canal, and crosses over the bridge. There are 9 Mosques located at Rajabazar. The bazaar is famous for its jewellery, bangles, kites, sweetmeats and mutton and beef shops. Rajabazaar is a major cattle and goat trading center in West Bengal called Bakrichar. A movie hall, "Tasveer Mahal", is also located at Rajabazar. Majority of
216-602: Is also located here by the name of Patwar Bagan. The area of Rajabazar is composed of Wards 28, 36, 37 and 38 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation . These wards were created in 1909. Presently, the KMC maintains health centres and free malaria check-up centres in these wards. The elected Councillor of Ward 28 is Mr Md iqbal ( Trinamool Congress ). Mr. Prakash Upadhyay & Mousumi Ghosh are also popular Councillors. Somendra Nath Mitra (Somen Mitra) and Dr Subhodh Kr De are
240-550: Is located at 47, Shyampukur Street, Kolkata-700004. Amherst Street Women police station covers all police districts under the jurisdiction of the North and North Suburban division i.e. Amherst Street, Jorabagan, Shyampukur, Cossipore, Chitpur, Sinthi, Burtolla and Tala. Shyampukur police district of Kolkata Police is spread over Shyambazar , Bagbazar and Kumortuli and a part of Shobhabazar . Bagbazar ghat, Promoda Sundari ghat, Kashi Mitra ghat, Kumortuli ghat and Shovabazar ghat on
264-1131: Is located right in the heart and center of Rajabazar. Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road is the artery of Rajabazar. Surya Sen Street and Narkeldanga Main Road (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Sarani) are also connected to APC Road in Rajabazar. Sealdah Railway Station and Rajabazar CTC (WBTC) Depot provide ample transport opportunities. WBTC buses C11, S3B, T8, EB1A; Private buses 3C/1, 3D, 3D/1, 12C/2, 30B, 30C/1, 30D, 34C, 44, 44A, 46B, 47/1, 79D, 202, 206, 217, 227, 230, 234, 235, KB17, KB21, K4; few minibuses and Kolkata tram route no. 18 ply by Rajabazar. WBTC buses C24, MIDI1, S3A, T10; Private buses 12, 12/1, 13, 21, 21/1, 71 and Malipanchghara-Rajabazar minibus start from Rajabazar CTC (WBTC) Depot. Private buses 204/1, 213A, K6 and Ranihati-Rajabazar minibus, Fatikgachi-Rajabazar minibus, Behala -Rajabazar minibus, Thakurpukur -Rajabazar minibus start from Rajabazar Science College. The Mechua-Kadapara auto route plies through Rajabazar. Very soon Metro Rail ( East-West Metro ) will also ply between Howrah Maidan and Salt Lake through Sealdah and Phoolbagan , which are very near to Rajabazar. For
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#1732902573765288-510: The Hooghly River are within the jurisdiction of Shyampukur police district. In 1891, Mohun Bagan shifted its ground from Phariapukur to Shyampukur as a result of the benevolence of the Maharaja of Shyampukur, Durga Charan Laha. Later, the club's ground was moved to Shyam Square. When Jamshedji Framji Madan entered the ‘ bioscope ’ scene in 1902, he began to screen films in tents set up on
312-665: The Maidan and in Shyampukur. The barowari Durga Puja organised at Shyampukur in 1911 was the second in Kolkata. In 1885, Ramakrishna Paramhansa stayed at 55 Shyampukur Street, known as Shyampukur Bati, for several days after leaving Dakshineswar for treatment of throat cancer. He stayed there before moving to Cossipore Udyanbati. The house has now been converted into a museum displaying articles used by him during his stay there and some paintings. Among other objects on display are parts of
336-548: The Hindu-Muslim riots in Calcutta in 1964, Mr. Skaikh Mahmood helped Muslims living in areas like Maniktala , Sealdah , Beliaghata and throughout Calcutta, flock to Rajabazar. Over time, it got transformed into a ghetto. After the 1992-93 Hindu-Muslim riots in Calcutta , more Muslims moved to Rajabazar, as a result of which, today, Rajabazar boasts of having the second largest Muslim population in Calcutta after Metiabruz . There
360-596: The Setts(শেঠ) were amongst the first to have settled in Sutanuti , after having cleared the jungles. Shyampukur is in the heart of what was Sutanuti. It was one of police stations mentioned in the earliest list of police stations of Kolkata prepared in 1785. After the Battle of Plassey , in 1757, the British settled down to more organised administration in Kolkata. One of the developments was
384-597: 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
408-462: The camera with which the first picture of Ramakrishna was taken. Shyampukur is surrounded by Jatindra Mohan Avenue, Bhupendra Bose Avenue, Aurobindo Sarani and Bidhan Sarani . Many buses ply along these roads. Kolkata Station , which is one of the five major railway-terminals of Kolkata Metropolitan Area , is located nearby. [REDACTED] Kolkata/North Kolkata travel guide from Wikivoyage North Kolkata North Kolkata encompasses
432-406: The canal, on Canal West road. The area is known as "Khalpul" due to the bridge over the canal that connects Rajabazar to Narkeldanga . Before the building of the bridge in 1910, there was a bamboo-stilt bridge over the canal. Boat ferries were also used to transport people and supplies across the canal. Over the decades, further population growth and immigration resulted in the growth and extension of
456-412: 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 . Rajabazar, Kolkata Rajabazar
480-409: 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 is known for its old heritage buildings and temples, such as
504-460: The original settlement further, up to Narkeldanga and Phoolbagan in the east, Sealdah to the south, Mechua and Kalabagan to the west and further north. Today, the area is densely populated and crowded, with alleys and lanes established. After the riots of 1947 (during the Partition of India ), many Muslims from other parts, like Sealdah , Manicktala and Beliaghata moved to Rajabazar. During
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#1732902573765528-464: The police station, which also provided civic facilities. The Police Commissioner doubled as Municipal Chairman till 1888. Shyampukur was one of the twenty-five police section houses in 1888. Shyampukur was overtaken in importance by Shyambazar and Baghbazar , the area being the citadel of Bengali aristocracy. Shyampukur police station is part of the North and North Suburban division of Kolkata Police . It
552-456: The population of Rajabazar is Sunni Muslim , mostly Urdu -speaking, descended from immigrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Mostly Deobandi theology is practised here, and Bareilvi theology population also co-exists peacefully. There are also many shia families. Many Hindus also live at Rajabazaar. Most of the population is middle-class and lower-middle class, but many rich, educated Muslims also live here in high-rises. More or less there are
576-475: Was being built in Calcutta, connecting Sealdah Station to Howrah Station. A mosque was built which still exists today known as the Rajabazar Barri Masjid and there is another larger mosque being renovated which is Jama Masjid Darur-Salaam on Narkeldanga Main Road. Several residential quarters were established around that area. A police station ( Narkeldanga Police Station) was established in 1915 near
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