Baguiati

Geography

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Sub localities within Baguiati area include Deshbandhu Nagar, Ashwini Nagar, Jyangra, Raghunathpur, Arjunpur and adjacent areas. There are 2 main Post offices covering this area, one on the western half of VIP road (Deshbandhunagar), the other one on the eastern half of VIP Road (Aswininagar) which has been newly established. It also has a dedicated police station under the jurisdiction of the Bidhannagar City Police.

The flyover from Dum Dum Park to Raghunathpur above VIP Road was opened in March 2015 to keep the traffic congestion away from Baguiati, and provide a smoother flow to the Airport.

Infrastructure

A huge number of small enterprises exist in this region. These enterprises primarily deal with the import and export of small articles like jute, electronics, watch manufacturing, polyware manufacturing, medical equipment supplies etc. The area is a hub for shopping in the North Kolkata area, with The bazaar being quite famous. The township has a number of educational institutes, hotels and health care institutes. Baguiati Bazar and Baguiati VIP Super Market are well known as prominent locations for shopping.

Retail stores

Baguiati is the first location in Kolkata and West Bengal to witness the opening of Big Bazaar, one of the leading retail chains of India. It is located at Parvati Vihar, Raghunathpur and is one of the oldest departmental store of its kind in Kolkata.

Transport

A large number of buses ply on VIP Road.

WBTC Bus

• AC 39 (Airport - Howrah Stn)
• VS 2 (Airport - Howrah Stn)
• VS 1 (Airport - Esplanade)
• V 1 (Airport - Tollygunge Tram Depot)
• AC 2 (Barasat - Howrah Stn)
• AC 37 (Barasat - Garia)
• AC 50A (Garia - Rajchandrapur)
• EB-13 (Hatisala - Howrah Stn)
• S 64 (Naihati - Newtown)

Private Bus

Bus route numbers 12C/2, 30C, 30C/1, 44, 44/1, 45, 45A, 46, 46B, 79D, 91C, 237, D-1A, L238, DN17, S-151 (Mini), S-152 (Mini), S-172 (Mini), S-175 (Mini), S-184 (Mini), 211, 211A, 211B, 215, 217, 217B etc serve the area.

References

References

1. "BMC to start illumination work with Salt Lake, Baguiati". The Times of India.
2. "Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority". KMDA.
3. "Kolkata Metropolitan Area Map". KMDA.
4. [https://www.icbse.com/pincodes/aswini-nagar-office-147847] Aswininagar Post Office Details
5. [http://bidhannagarcitypolice.gov.in/police_station.php] Bidhannagar City Police Police stations
6. [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Kolkatas-VIP-Road-flyover-to-be-opened-tomorrow/articleshow/46479930.cms] Inauguration of Baguiati flyover as on 8 March 2015
7. [https://www.flickr.com/photos/85296574@N00/356461066] First Big Bazaar of Kolkata at Baguiati
8. "AC 39 Bus Services". You Find Go.
9. "Bus routes of Calcutta". Calcutta Yellow Pages.