About the neighborhood
Neighborhood in Kolkata
North Kolkata encompasses the northern part of Kolkata, including the city's oldest neighborhoods.
Notable areas within North Kolkata include Shyambazar, Bagbazar, Girish Park, Kumartuli, Shobhabazar, Jorasanko, Pathuriaghata, Maniktala, Hatibagan, Kankurgachi, Ultadanga, Belgachia, Tala, Sinthee, Cossipore and Baranagar. Due to its rich cultural heritage, it is commonly referred to as "Babu Kolkata". This region is known for its old heritage buildings and temples, such as the Sovabazar Rajbari.
North Kolkata is home to several palatial structures, including Pathuriaghata Ghosh Bari, Laha Bari and Thakur Bari. 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.
History
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 the capital of British India until 1911.
Auditorium
Minerva Theatre, Kolkata
References
External links
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
Encyclopedic content adapted from the Wikipedia article on North Kolkata, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
