Kishore Bharati Krirangan

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Kishore Bharati Krirangan (commonly known as Mukundapur Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal,[2][3] used mainly for football matches. The capacity of the stadium is 12,000, and the size of the sports complex is 13 acres. The stadium plays host to Mohammedan SC's non-derby Indian Super League and Calcutta Football League matches.[4] It is also hosting Inter Kashi's home matches for their 2026 Indian Super League campaign. has occasionally hosted Calcutta Premier Division matches.[1][5] Sports meets of different schools are also held here.[6]

Coordinates22°29′39″N 88°23′40″E
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Kishore Bharati Stadium
কিশোর ভারতী ক্রীড়াঙ্গন
Mukundapur Stadium
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কিশোর ভারতী ক্রীড়াঙ্গন
LocationSantoshpur, Kolkata, Kolkata
Coordinates22°29′39″N 88°23′40″E
OwnerWest Bengal Department of Public Works
OperatorIndian Football Association
Capacity12,000[1]
SurfaceGrass
Public transit Jyotirindra Nath Nandi
Construction
Opened2024 (renovated)
Tenants
Mohammedan SC (Kolkata)
Calcutta Football League
Inter Kashi (temporary)
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History

An ongoing I-League match between Rajasthan United and Aizawl at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in March 2022

Kishore Bharati Stadium was reopened on 7 February 2021 after a brief renovation by the Government of West Bengal. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated it ahead of the 2020–21 I-League. The stadium hosted its first domestic league match between Gokulam Kerala and Real Kashmir on the same day.[7]

A few years ago the stadium was used as the home ground of Tollygunge Agragami for Calcutta Football League matches.[8]

Location

The stadium is located beside E.M. Bypass in the Survey Park area (Purba Diganta) of Santoshpur, Kolkata.[9]

Facilities

The stadium is equipped with several facilities, a La Liga football academy, and can be used for football and athletic events.

A modern underground drainage system is present in the stadium. It has practice grounds for cricket and football. There is a 100-seater dormitory accommodation facility present below the galleries. It has facilities to host seminars, conferences and meetings.[10] A swimming pool complex is present beside the stadium.[11] A martial arts training centre also operates on the premises.[5]

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