Behala Kolkata

About 12 kms from the heart of the City of Joy, Behala, Kolkata is positioned towards the south west of Kolkata city. However, this particular place can easily be connected or accessed from the city mainland through Diamond Harbour Road. Being essentially an industrial area, this particular locale houses old-fashioned factories and industries which include the manufacturing units like chemicals, plastic and plastic recycling, spray painting, metal plating and galvanizing. That means you will get the charm of Kolkata’s old charm of industrialization at this locale.

Along with the adjacent regions of Muradpur and Sahapur, the township of Behala is the main residential areas in the western Kolkata city. This area, by virtue of its capacity of ushering newness proves to be one of the regions that make up the variety which is so well-known in the entire city.

While visiting this area, you will get to realize that while some parts of the township enjoy an urban lifestyle, the other locales cherishing their roots grounded deep in the conventional values. Being enriched with institutes and establishments that cater to the local population, Behala, Kolkata is also as a city just superb.

Here you will find a number of schools, hospitals, banks and other important institutes in the region. Amongst the hospitals Balananda Brahmachari Hospital is the prime health service provider in this region. Besides, there are Behala College and Behala College of Commerce providing the means for higher studies. Behala Market, which lies close to the Diamond Harbour Road is very popular in the region.

Behala, Kolkata has the chief entry spot, as far as airways are concerned, in the West Kolkata. The region is home to the Behala Airport that successfully provides services in the form of regular domestic flights.

The closest railway station to the town's precincts is Majerhat. The railway station is in the surrounding area and not more than 3 kms away.