Phoolbagan | |
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Neighbourhood in Kolkata (Calcutta) | |
Coordinates: 22°34′16″N 88°23′49″E / 22.57125°N 88.396813°E | |
Country | India |
State | West Bengal |
City | Kolkata |
District | Kolkata |
Metro Station | Phoolbagan and Salt Lake Stadium (Line 2) |
Municipal Corporation | Kolkata Municipal Corporation |
KMC wards | 30, 31, 33, 35 |
Population | |
• Total | For population see linked KMC ward pages |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 700010, 700054, 700085 |
Area code | +91 33 |
Lok Sabha constituency | Kolkata Uttar |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Beleghata |
Phoolbagan is a neighbourhood in North Kolkata in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Subhas Sarovar is one of the famous tourist attraction of Kolkata present in the locality of Phoolbagan.
Geography
Police district
Phoolbagan police station is part of the Eastern Suburban division of Kolkata Police. It is located at P-86, CIT Road, Scheme VIIM, Kolkata-700 054.[1]
Ultadanga Women police station covers all police districts under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Suburban division i.e. Beliaghata, Entally, Maniktala, Narkeldanga, Ultadanga, Tangra and Phoolbagan.[1]
Transport
Phoolbagan is the junction of CIT Road (Hem Chandra Naskar Road) and Narkeldanga Main Road (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Sarani). EM Bypass passes along the eastern boundary of Phoolbagan. Many buses ply along these roads.[2] ‘CIT Roads’ created by CIT through congested areas in the 1930s, developed such neighbourhoods as Beliaghata, Tiljala, Kankurgachi and Phoolbagan in eastern Kolkata.[3]
Vocational Schools
Vocational schools in Phoolbagan play a pivotal role in shaping the career trajectories of individuals, offering specialized training and education in various practical and technical fields. These institutions are dedicated to equipping students with hands-on skills, fostering professional development, and meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving job market. The vibrant city of Kolkata, known for its rich cultural heritage, is also home to a diverse array of vocational schools, contributing significantly to the skill development landscape. The Department of Technical Education and Skill Development, Govt of West Bengal leads in providing vocational training. other institutes like JIS University, IHM Kolkata, ISHM and Lakme Academy Phoolbagan[4] provide courses to enable students to make a career from hotel management to beauty school management these institutions have been the backbone in enabling the youth of Kolkata
Sealdah Station, Sir Gurudas Banerjee Halt railway station, Bidhannagar Road railway station and Phoolbagan metro station (Kolkata Metro Line 2) are located near Phoolbagan.
References
- ^ a b "Kolkata Police". Eastern Suburban Division. KP. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ Google maps
- ^ Chaudhuri, Sukanta, "Traffic and Transport in Calcutta", in "Calcutta, The Living City" Vol II, edited by Sukanta Chaudhuri, Page 151, First published 1990, 2005 edition, ISBN 0-19-563697-X
- ^ CREATIVES, MOJO (28 December 2023). "Discover Your Beauty Potential: Learn Makeup in Kolkata at Lakme Academy Phoolbagan". Medium. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
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