Naktala is a neighbourhood in South Kolkata

South Kolkata

South Kolkata refers to the southern areas of the city of Kolkata, India. It includes the localities of Bhawanipore, Lansdowne, Park Circus, Ballygunge, Alipore, New Alipore, Tollygunge, Dhakuria, Jodhpur Park, Lake Gardens, Golf Green, Jadavpur, Santoshpur, Garia, Chak Garia, Taratala,...

, near Garia

Garia

Garia is a posh neighbourhood in south Kolkata, India. It includes the localities of Naktala, New Garia, Chak Garia, Garia Park, Baghajatin, Baishnabghata-Patuli, Techno City, Model Town, Ganguly Bagan, Tentulberia, East Tentulberia, Ramgarh, Briji, Kamalgazi, Mahamayatala, Boral, Sreenagar,...

 under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation

Kolkata Municipal Corporation

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 in West Bengal

West Bengal

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, India

India

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. It is bounded by Ganguly Bagan to the north, Bansdroni

Bansdroni

Bansdroni is an eminent locality in South Kolkata. It is connected to the city with the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Road linking Garia in the south and Tollygunge in the North...

 to the west, Garia

Garia

Garia is a posh neighbourhood in south Kolkata, India. It includes the localities of Naktala, New Garia, Chak Garia, Garia Park, Baghajatin, Baishnabghata-Patuli, Techno City, Model Town, Ganguly Bagan, Tentulberia, East Tentulberia, Ramgarh, Briji, Kamalgazi, Mahamayatala, Boral, Sreenagar,...

 Crossing to the south and Baishnabghata to the east.

History

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

East Bengal

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 after independence.

Presently

Naktala is an upmarket suburban area of Kolkata in the southern part of the city, in the vicinity of Tollygunge

Tollygunge

Tollygunge is a locality of South Kolkata. It is flanked by the Eastern Railway south suburban line to the north, Lake Gardens and Golf Green in the east, the Pashchim & Purba Putiaries in the south, and Behala in the west.-History:...

 and Garia

Garia

Garia is a posh neighbourhood in south Kolkata, India. It includes the localities of Naktala, New Garia, Chak Garia, Garia Park, Baghajatin, Baishnabghata-Patuli, Techno City, Model Town, Ganguly Bagan, Tentulberia, East Tentulberia, Ramgarh, Briji, Kamalgazi, Mahamayatala, Boral, Sreenagar,...

. The Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road

Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Road

This is an important thoroughfare in South Kolkata that runs in a north-west to south-east direction. It connects the localities of Tollygunge in the north-west and Garia in the south-east....

 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.

Transport

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.

CSTC Bus routes— Route no. 6, S-7

Private Bus routes - Route no. 80A and 80B

Mini Bus routes - Naktala - Howrah, Garia

Garia

Garia is a posh neighbourhood in south Kolkata, India. It includes the localities of Naktala, New Garia, Chak Garia, Garia Park, Baghajatin, Baishnabghata-Patuli, Techno City, Model Town, Ganguly Bagan, Tentulberia, East Tentulberia, Ramgarh, Briji, Kamalgazi, Mahamayatala, Boral, Sreenagar,...

-B.B.D. Bag, Garia Station

Garia Railway Station

Garia is one of the railway stations of the Sealdah-Sonarpur section of the Kolkata Suburban Railway. It is 13 km from Sealdah Station....

 - Howrah

Nearby

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).

Education

Naktala is rich in schools, with colleges mostly in Garia, Netaji Nagar and elsewhere.
The schools are :

• Mukul Bose Memorial Institution
• Ananda Ashram Balika Vidyapith
• Maharishi Vidya Mandir
• Bani Bhavan High School
• Shri R K Ananda Ashram Girls School
• Khanpur Girls High School
• All Saints Academy
• GD Birla Centre for Education
• Naktala High School
• B.D. Memorial School, Bansdroni.

Shrines

The Shiva Temple, on the main NSC Bose Road, the Shitala Temple, as also the Sri Guru Ashram (Durga Prashanna Paramahansha Road) and elsewhere.

Festivals

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.

Culture

The educated class continues to propagate Bengali culture via drama, recitation, classical music, songs and dances, social work and more.

Sports and playgrounds

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.

Medicare

Naktala has several nursing homes and hospitals.

• Acharya Durga Prasanna Paramhansa Sebayatan
• BC Roy Polio Clinic and Hospital for Crippled Children
• Sevangam Medical Complex
• Nidan Poly Clinic
• Meera Seva Kendra
• Springdale Health Care Unit
• Udayan Nurshing Home Near Bansdroni

Banks

• United Bank of India (IFSC CODE: utbi0nktf37, MICR CODE: 700027209)
• Allahabad Bank (IFSC CODE: alla0211177, MICR CODE: 700010059)
• State Bank of India (IFSC CODE: sbin0001510, MICR CODE: 700002068)

Entertainment

• Mohua Cinema Hall (139/1A, Raja Subodh Chandra Mullick Road)
• Malancha Cinema Hall (63, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Road)
• Navina Cinema Hall (85, Prince Anwar Shah Road)
• Fame Cinemas (South City Mall, 375, Prince Anwar Shah Road)
• Muktangan Rangalaya (123, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Road)

Restaurants

Naktala is a foodie's delight, with several restaurants dotting the landscape.

• Ambar
• Bindoosri Restaurant
• Cafe Coffee Day (At Merlin Residency)
• Chanakya (closed)
• China Palace
• Domino’s’ Pizza (At Tolly Height)
• Little China
• Majlish Fast Food
• Mimi's Kitchen
• Raj Restaurant
• Sree Guru Fast Food Centre
• T.T.K. Restaurant
• Top in Town
• Red Earth

Climate

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.

Famous Personalities

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.

See also

• Kolkata Metro Railway Routes (North South Corridor)

External links

• Naktala at Google Maps
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• Naktala at mapsofindia.com
• Official site of KMC
• Urban Rail