Wellesley Gol Talab
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LocationKolkata, State of West Bengal, India
Created18th Century[1]
| Wellesley Gol Talab | |
|---|---|
 Wellesley Gol Talab from Western End | |
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| Type | A lake and/or park |
| Location | Kolkata, State of West Bengal, India |
| Coordinates | 22°33′26″N 88°21′30″E / 22.557208°N 88.358226°E |
| Created | 18th Century[1] |
| Operated by | Kolkata Municipal Corporation |
Wellesley Gol Talab, (also known as Gol Talab), is a park located in Taltala neighbourhood in Central Kolkata, in the Indian state of West Bengal.
The pond is known to exist since at least early 19th century due to the fact that famous Urdu poet, Ghalib wanted to settle in the locality.[2]
The name derives from the pond that is situated in the middle of the park, as "Gol" means "round", and "Talab" means pond in Hindi. The shape of the pond is square.
