East Kolkata
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East Kolkata | |
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| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| City | Kolkata |
| District | Kolkata |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Area code | +91 33 |
East Kolkata refers to the eastern areas of the city of Kolkata, India. It includes the localities of Salt Lake City, New Town, Bantala, Dhapa, Tangra, Tiljala, Topsia, VIP Nagar, Anandapur, Metropolitan Township, East Calcutta Township, Kasba, Kalikapur, Ajaynagar, Santoshpur, Survey Park, Mukundapur, Panchasayar and certain parts of Garia like Baishnabghata-Patuli Township, Chak Garia and New Garia. The northern part of East Kolkata is dominated by the townships of Salt Lake City and New Town. The region is characterized by well planned residential blocks. This part of the city is divided into regular blocks and houses most of the attractions in the region.
Transport
The main road transport artery is the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass which runs from north end of the city to Garia in the south. The Metro Railway runs through the southern part of East Kolkata with stations at Baishnabghata-Patuli and New Garia.
Townships
East Kolkata has five major townships which constitute the bulk of the region. These are as follows :
- Salt Lake City
- New Town (or Rajarhat Township)
- Metropolitan Township
- East Calcutta Township
- Baishnabghata-Patuli Township
IT Hub-Sector V
The Information Technology hub is the centre of some of the notable IT/ITES Indian and multinational companies. Around 3.2 Lakh people are employed in Sector V, Salt Lake City by 2017. The area is administered by Naba Diganta Industrial Township Authority (NDITA).
Places of interest
Major places of interest in East Kolkata include
- City Center at Salt Lake City
- City Center II at New Town
- Eco-Tourism Park at New Town (Action Area II)
- Aquatica
- Vedic Village
- Mani Square Mall
- Swabhumi-The Heritage Plaza
- Salt Lake Stadium
- Science City
- Nicco Park
- Metro Cash and Carry
- Metropolis Mall at Hiland Park
- East Kolkata Wetlands
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