North Kolkata
Neighborhood in Kolkata
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North Kolkata encompasses the northern part of Kolkata, including the city's oldest neighborhoods.[1][2]
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Notable areas within North Kolkata include Shyambazar, Bagbazar, Girish Park, Kumartuli, Shobhabazar, Jorasanko, Pathuriaghata, Maniktala, Hatibagan, Kankurgachi, Ultadanga, Belgachia, Tala, Sinthee, Cossipore and Baranagar.[3] Due to its rich cultural heritage, it is commonly referred to as "Babu Kolkata".[4] This region is known for its old heritage buildings and temples, such as the Sovabazar Rajbari.[5]
North Kolkata is home to several palatial structures, including Pathuriaghata Ghosh Bari, Laha Bari and Thakur Bari.[6] This area also houses the main campuses of several universities, including the University of Calcutta, Presidency University, Sanskrit College and University and Rabindra Bharati University.[7]
History
North Kolkata was previously known as the village of Sutanuti. It was located along with two other villages, Gobindapur and Kalikata.[8] This region, together with the central and southern areas, constituted the capital of British India until 1911.
