| Naktala | |
|---|---|
| — Neighbourhood in South Kolkata (Calcutta) — | |
| Udayan Sangha Durga idol | |
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| City | Kolkata |
| Locality | South Kolkata |
| Metro Railway Station | Gitanjali |
| Parliamentary constituency | Jadavpur |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 700047 |
| Area code(s) | +91 33 |
Naktala (Bengali:নাকতলা) is a neighbourhood in South Kolkata, near Garia under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation in West Bengal, India. It is bounded by Ganguly Bagan to the north, Bansdroni to the west, Garia Crossing to the south and Baishnabghata to the east.
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Previously forest, swampland and a peaceful rural area, dotted with ponds and the occasional dak bungalow (the erstwhile Dalgis bungalow) in between, Naktala is located by the Tolly's Nullah (Adi Ganga canal) connecting Kolkata to the Vidhyadhari River to the east. It has evolved with time from a sleepy to a bustling neighbourhood, burgeoned and prospered with the arrival of people from all over, mainly East Bengal after independence.
Naktala is an upmarket suburban area of Kolkata in the southern part of the city, in the vicinity of Tollygunge and Garia. The Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road connecting these two places, divides Naktala into two. Presently, houses of 1, 2, 3 storeys are giving way to thoughtfully planned and aesthetically created multistoried apartments. Naktala is further bound to grow in tune with the development in Kolkata and the economic climate.
Naktala is connected by road and metro railway to the other parts of Kolkata. Many buses ply on the main Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road (NSC Bose Road) and the closest metro station is Gitanjali.[1]
CSTC Bus routes— Route no. 6, S-7
Private Bus routes - Route no. 80A and 80B
Mini Bus routes - Naktala - Howrah, Garia-B.B.D. Bag, Garia Station - Howrah
Naktala is close to Dhakuria (1.8 km), Jadavpur (1.8 km), Garia (1.8 km), Purba Putiary (2.5 km) , Panchasayar (2.5 km), Tollygunge (3.0 km), Kasba (3.3 km).
Naktala is rich in schools, with colleges mostly in Garia, Netaji Nagar and elsewhere. The schools are :
The Shiva Temple, on the main NSC Bose Road, the Shitala Temple, as also the Sri Guru Ashram (Durga Prashanna Paramahansha Road) and elsewhere.
Durga puja is celebrated at Naktala with great pomp. Among others, Udayan Sangha Puja Samitee has added pride to the place by winning several coveted awards through the years since inception. Now, people from all over come to enjoy these pujas. Other festivals include the Old Rath Jatra fair at Rathtala and local fairs round the year.
The educated class continues to propagate Bengali culture via drama, recitation, classical music, songs and dances, social work and more.
People of Naktala are passionate about football (soccer). Cricket is also a popular sport, besides other Indian sports are also played.
Major playgrounds are those of Naktala High School, Banhi Club, IInd Scheme grounds and so forth.
Naktala has several nursing homes and hospitals.
Naktala is a foodie's delight, with several restaurants dotting the landscape.
The climate is tropical. The hallmark is the monsoon season, from early June to mid September. The weather remains dry during the winter (mid November to mid February) and humid during summer.
Naktala has been home to several eminent personalities, notably from the world of sports and entertainment. Noted footballers Krishanu De (late) & Sukumar Samajpati, vocalist Ustad Rashid Khan, actor Kanchan Mallick are residents of Naktala.
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