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'''East Kolkata''' refers to the eastern areas of the city of [[Kolkata]], [[India]]. It includes the localities of Metropolitan Township, [[Dhapa, Kolkata|Dhapa]], [[Tangra, Kolkata|Tangra]], [[Bantala]], [[Topsia]], [[Tiljala]], VIP Nagar, [[Anandapur, Kolkata|Anandapur]], Kalikapur, [[Mukundapur, Kolkata|Mukundapur]], [[Ajoy Nagar]], [[Panchasayar]] and certain parts of [[Garia]] like [[Baishnabghata Patuli Township|Baishnabghata-Patuli Township]], [[Chak Garia]], Nayabad and [[New Garia]]. The northern part of East Kolkata is dominated by the townships of [[Bidhannagar|Salt Lake]] and [[New Town, Kolkata|New Town]]. The region is characterized by well planned (regular) residential blocks and houses many of the attractions of the city.

==Transport==
The main road transport artery is the [[Eastern Metropolitan Bypass]] which runs from [[Ultadanga]] in the north to [[Baruipur]] Puratan Bazar in the south. Besides [[VIP Road]], Salt Lake Bypass and Major Arterial Road are also important. [[Kolkata Metro Line 6]] (which is under construction now) runs through East Kolkata.

==Townships==
East Kolkata has five major [[township]]s which constitute the bulk of the region. These are as follows :
* [[Bidhannagar|Salt Lake]]
* [[New Town, Kolkata|New Town]]
* Metropolitan Township (near Chingrighata)
* East Calcutta Township (at [[Anandapur, Kolkata|Anandapur]] and eastern part of [[Kasba, Kolkata|Kasba]])
* [[Baishnabghata Patuli Township]]

==IT Hub-Sector V==

The Information Technology hub is the centre of some of the notable IT/[[ITES]] [[India]]n and [[Multinational corporation|multinational]] companies. A total of 1,500 companies (by April 2019) have their office space in Sector V.[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/soon-smart-composting-units-at-sector-v-offices/articleshow/68713409.cms] More than 2 lakh people are employed in Sector V, Salt Lake City by 2018. The area is administered by Naba Diganta Industrial Township Authority (NDITA). Sector V has a total road length of 17 km. Lack of adequate public transport is a major problem of this area. After the commissioning of Metro Line 2 (expected by March 2019) and Metro Line 6 (both lines have an intersection at Sector V Station) the situation is expected to improve. The State Government has also planned a flyover at the College More Crossing for smooth traffic movement.

==Places of interest==
Major places of interest in East Kolkata include
* City Center in Salt Lake (Sector I)
* [[Salt Lake Stadium]] in Salt Lake (Sector III)
* [[Nicco Park]] in Salt Lake (Sector IV)
* City Center II in New Town (Action Area II)
* [[New Town Eco Park|Eco Park]] in New Town (Action Area II)
* [[Aquatica (Kolkata)|Aquatica]] at Kochpukur close to New Town (Action Area I)
* [[Kolkata Gate|Biswa Bangla Gate]] at Narkelbagan in New Town (Action Area I)
* Kolkata Snow Park at Axis Mall in New Town (Action Area I)
* [[Nazrul Tirtha]] in New Town (Action Area I)
* [[Rabindra Tirtha]] in New Town (Action Area I)
* [[Mother's Wax Museum]] in New Town (Action Area II)
* [[Fanattic Sports Museum]] at Ecospace in New Town (Action Area II)
* Sri Ram Mandir in New Town (Action Area II)
* Sai Baba Mandir (Temple) in Mukundpur
* Vedic Village in Rajarhat
* [[Mani Square|Mani Square Mall]] close to Kankurgachi
* Swabhumi-The Heritage Plaza at Kadapara close to Phoolbagan
* [[Science City Kolkata|Science City]]
* [[East Kolkata Wetlands]]
* Metro Cash and Carry at Singhbari close to Mukundapur
* Metropolis Mall at [[Hiland Park, Kolkata|Hiland Park]]

== Notes ==
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==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110819134218/http://kolkata.clickindia.com/areas/east.html East Kolkata]

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