Indira Gandhi Sarani
Road in Kolkata, India
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Indira Gandhi Sarani, commonly referred to as the Red Road, is a road in Central Kolkata that runs from Eden Gardens (Rashmoni Avenue-Gostho Paul Sarani Junction) to Fort William West Gate (Dufferin Road-Outram Road Junction). South of Fort William West Gate, Red Road becomes Casuarina Avenue /Khiddirpore Road.[1] The road, a wide boulevard, was built in 1820.[2] It bisects the Kolkata Maidan.[3] The British authorities intended for the road to be able to host large parades.[3] The name 'Red Road' was given due to its surfacing.[3]
| Red Road | |
 | |
| Former name | Red Road |
|---|---|
| Maintained by | Kolkata Municipal Corporation |
| Location | Kolkata, India |
Postal code | 700021 |
Nearest Kolkata Metro station | Esplanade, Park Street |
| north end | Eden Gardens |
| south end | Fort William West Gate |
| Construction | |
| Completed | 1820 |
During the Second World War, the road, in the heart of Calcutta, served as a landing strip for Fighter aircraft.[4] The annual Kolkata Marathon starts from the outside of the Rangers Club on Red Road.[5][6]
