Alipur Kolkata

Alipur,Kolkata which constitutes the headquarters of the South 24 Parganas, is within the southern precincts of Kolkata. In post independence period, Alipore became popular among the business elite class of the city and a large number of them like the Pauls, the Birlas, the Goenkas, the Dalmiyas - all added weight to the place.

It was in the middle of the 18th century that the British began exploring their area. The Belvedere Estate was one of the oldest establishments in Alipore. It became the Governor's House then in the reign of Warren Hastings. The British settlers built their huge mansions and bungalows with gardens there and Alipore came to be more popular.

It is surrounded by the Tolly Nullah in the north, Bhowanipore in the east, the Diamond Harbour Road in the west and Budge Budge section of the Sealdah South section railway line in the south.

Accessibility:
The distance from Alipur to the city center is less than 6 kms. From here you will get extensive bus services. The nearest metro station is the Jatindas Park Station, a couple of kolimetres to the east.Behala Airport (domestic) is about 6 kms south west of the region. Alipore is connected by the Majherhat and New Alipore railway stations on the Budge Budge section of Kolkata Suburban Railway.

Areas under Alipur :
  -  Bhawanipur
  -  New Alipur

Tourist Attractions:

  -  National Library:
The National Library, located within the premises of Alipur, is the India's largest library. Here you can find the best collection of books. The Imperial Library which was formed in 1891 was named as National Library.

  -  The Alipur Zoo:
It is one of the best zoological gardens in the country.The zoo in Kolkata is unique in many ways. There a number of species, including tigers, elephants, giraffes, leopards, etc. which draw a huge number of tourists throughout the year.

  -  Alipore Presidency Jail, Judges Court Road

  -  Kolkata Mint, Diamond Harbour Road

  -  Agri Horticultural Gardens, Alipore Road :

In 1820, William Carey built the Agri Horticultural Gardens behind the Belvedere Estate and it added to the charm of the locality.

  -  Taj Bengal Hotel, Belvedre Road;
The Taj Bengal Kolkata is a charming hotel that welcomes guests in style with an extravagant 11,000 square foot atrium lobby featuring dramatic lighting and a unique vertical garden. It is one of the luxurious hotels in the city.

Medical facilities:

Here in this Alipur area, Kolkata medical facilities are exceptionally well. Some of them are:

  -  Woodland's Nursing Home, Alipore Road
  -  Calcutta Hospital, Diamond Harbour Road
  -  B.M.Birla Heart Research Institute, Sterndale Road
  -  Kothari's Medical Centre, Sterndale Road