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{{about|the neighbourhood in Kolkata|the Indian surname|Manaktala}}
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'''Maniktala''' is a locality of [[North Kolkata]] in [[Kolkata district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://double-dolphin.blogspot.com/2014/05/who-is-manik-of-maniktala.html|title=Who is the Manik of Maniktala?|publisher=|access-date=24 September 2025}}</ref> It is one of the important junctions in North Kolkata.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sonarkolkata.home.blog/2018/12/15/places/|title=Maniktala Crossing|publisher=|access-date=12 October 2025}}</ref>

==Etymology==
The tomb of Manik Pir is located in lane near Maniktala crossing,<ref>Cotton, H.E.A., ''Calcutta Old and New'', first published 1909/reprint 1980, Page 800, General Printers and Publishers Pvt. Ltd.</ref> therefore some locals suggest the neighbourhood is named after him.
[[File:Dargah of Manik Pir.jpg|thumb|Dargah of Manik Pir]]

Others argue that Manik Pir (erst: Syed Husen Ud din shah) came from North India on early eighteenth century, while the name Maniktala can also be seen mentioned in a map as early as of 1784. Instead, they believe, the bodyguard of Nawab of Bengal [[Alivardi Khan]], '''Manikchand Bose''' (erst : Manikram Bose) lived in this place as the caretaker of Calcutta (Ali Nagar) from/around 1756. Since he was very popular among the locals because of his wise and compassionate nature, the place came to be known as Maniktala.{{cn|date=November 2023}}

==History==
In 1889, the suburbs of old Calcutta were grouped in four municipalities. Maniktala formed the East Suburban Municipality. In the same year, Maniktala, [[Ultadanga]] and [[Beliaghata]] became 'fringe area wards' of [[Kolkata Municipal Corporation]].<ref>Nair, P.Thankappan, ''The Growth and Development of Old Calcutta'', in ''Calcutta, the Living City'', Vol. I, p. 13, Edited by Sukanta Chaudhuri, Oxford University Press, 1995 edition.</ref> The Calcutta Municipal Act of 1923 brought about important changes. The adjacent municipalities of [[Cossipore]], [[Chitpur]], Maniktala and [[Garden Reach]] were amalgamated with Kolkata. Garden Reach was later taken out.<ref name= kmc1>{{cite web| url = https://www.kmcgov.in/KMCPortal/jsp/KMCAboutKolkataHome.jsp|title= A walk down memory lane | work= About Kolkata | publisher= KMC|access-date = 16 February 2018}}</ref><ref name=kmc2>{{cite web| url = https://www.kmcgov.in/KMCPortal/jsp/MunicipalHistoryHome.jsp|title= Kolkata Municipal Corporation | work= Kolkata - a municipal history | publisher= KMC|access-date = 16 February 2018}}</ref>

==Geography==
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===Location===
Maniktala crossing is the intersection of [[Vivekananda Road]] (Maniktala Main Road) and [[AJC Bose Road & APC Road|Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road]] (Upper Circular Road) — two main thoroughfares in North [[Kolkata]]. Beadon Street (Dani Ghosh Sarani/Abhedananda Road), one of the important streets of North Kolkata originates from Maniktala, ending in [[Nimtala Crematorium|Nimtala Ghat]]. [[Amherst Street (Kolkata)|Amherst Street]] also starts nearby (Chaltabagan). [[Aurobindo Sarani]] crosses [[AJC Bose Road & APC Road|APC Road]] at Khanna crossing, Maniktala. Maniktala crossing connects [[Shyambazar]], [[Kankurgachi]], [[Rajabazar, Kolkata|Rajabazar]] and [[Girish Park]] to Maniktala.<ref>Google maps</ref>

===Police district===
Manicktala police station is part of the [[Divisions of Kolkata Police|Eastern Suburban division]] of [[Kolkata Police]]. It is located at 20, Canal West Road, Kolkata-700006.<ref name="police">{{cite web| url = http://kolkatapolice.gov.in/division.asp?ID=2&Division=E |title = Kolkata Police |work = Eastern Suburban Division | publisher= KP| access-date = 5 March 2018}}</ref>

[[Ultadanga#Police district|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.<ref name="police"/>

===Landmarks===
[[File:Sheetalnath Temple - Sheetalnath Temple and Garden Complex - Kolkata 2014-02-23 9505.JPG|thumb|[[Calcutta Jain Temple|Gouribari Badridas Jain Temple]], Maniktala]]
The Central Blood Bank of West Bengal Government is located at the Maniktala crossing. So is one of oldest markets of Kolkata, the Maniktala Bazar, easily identified by the clock tower. [[Calcutta Jain Temple|Gouribari Badridas Jain Temple]] is also located nearby.

==Economy==
===Daily markets===
[[File:Harisha Haat - Khanna Cinema Crossing - Kolkata 20170621062414.jpg|thumb|Harisha Haat, Khanna Cinema Crossing, Maniktala]]
Maniktala market, along with [[Hatibagan#Daily markets|Hatibagan]], [[Sealdah#Daily markets|Sealdah]], [[Tollygunge#Daily markets|Lake Market]] and [[Ballygunge#Gariahat Market|Gariahat]] markets, is amongst the largest markets in Kolkata. It is owned by SC Nan and family.<ref>Bandopadhyay, Raghab, ''Calcutta's Markets'', in ''Calcutta, The Living City'' Vol II, Edited by Sukanta Chaudhuri, Page 118, First published 1990, 2005 edition, {{ISBN|0-19-563697-X}}</ref> "The vintage landmark of the clock tower in Maniktala helps to spot the interiors of this market well." Maniktala is famous for its fish market but is also popular for groceries and fresh vegetables. It is one of the best farmer's markets in Kolkata.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.yatra.com/india-tourism/shopping-in-kolkata/maniktala-market |title = Maniktala Market, Farmers’ Market | publisher= Yatra| access-date = 11 April 2018}}</ref> Maniktala Market at 187, Vivekananda Road is a private market spread over 3 acres. Vegetables, fruits, betel leaf, flowers, fish, meat, egg etc.are available. Maniktala Municipal Market is located at P-187, C.I.T. Road, Kankurgachi.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.wbagrimarketingboard.gov.in/bazar/kolkata1.html| title = Primary Hats/ Markets of District| work = Markets in Brief - Kolkata| publisher = West Bengal State Marketing Board| access-date = 11 April 2018| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180402051015/http://www.wbagrimarketingboard.gov.in/bazar/kolkata1.html| archive-date = 2 April 2018| url-status = dead}}</ref> In Kolkata, every ''para'' (neighbourhood) has a ''machher bazar'' (fish market), but there are some big fish markets in different areas of the city: Howrah wholesale fish market, Gariahat, Sealdah and Maniktala. These markets "are famous not only for the wide variety of fishes they procure but also for their stellar quality. Prices depend on the fish you want. The staple ones are competitively priced. However, the special fishes such as Iilish, Chitol, Chingri can go for some ridiculous pricing. But that's no deterrence for the fish lover who can't do without it in his lunch!"<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.wheelsonourfeet.com/2014/01/08/how-about-a-sortie-to-a-fish-market-in-kolkata/|title = How About a Sortie to a Fish Market in Kolkata? | publisher= Wheels On Our Feet| access-date = 11 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://coldnoon.com/magazine/dialogues/essays/where-the-fish-is-very-dear-a-caricature-of-kolkatas-relation-with-fish/| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200801053924/https://coldnoon.com/magazine/dialogues/essays/where-the-fish-is-very-dear-a-caricature-of-kolkatas-relation-with-fish/| url-status = usurped| archive-date = 1 August 2020|title = ‘Where the Fish is very Dear’ - A Caricature of Kolkata's Relation with Fish| publisher= Cold Noon, 1 January 2018| access-date = 11 April 2018}}</ref> Maniktala market sets a sort of a bench-mark for the pricing.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170831/jsp/calcutta/story_170055.jsp| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180412145953/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1170831/jsp/calcutta/story_170055.jsp| url-status = dead| archive-date = 12 April 2018|title = Hilsa hurrah in markets – supply surge triggers price drop | publisher= The Telegraph, 31 August 2017| access-date = 11 April 2018}}</ref>

==Transport==
[[File:Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Road - Maniktala - Kolkata 2012-01-23 8654.JPG|thumb|[[AJC Bose Road & APC Road|Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road]] in Maniktala]]
The [[Maratha Ditch]] was dug in 1742 and it was partly filled up in 1799 to create the Circular Road (now [[AJC Bose Road & APC Road|Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road]]).<ref>Nair, P.Thankappan, ''The Growth and Development of Old Calcutta'', in ''Calcutta, the Living City'', Vol. I, edited by [[Sukanta Chaudhuri]], pages 12-13, Oxford University Press, {{ISBN|978-0-19-563696-3}}.</ref>

===WBTC Bus===
* AC-39 (Airport - Howrah Stn)
* AC-30 (Lake Town - Howrah Stn)
* AC-2 (Barasat - Howrah Stn)
* EB-13 (Hatisala - Howrah Stn)
* VS-2 (Airport - Howrah Stn)
* VS-1 (Airport - Esplanade)
* S-3B (Behala - Kankurgachi)
* S-16 (Joka - Karunamoyee)

The construction of [[Vivekananda Road]], by Calcutta Improvement Trust, was completed in 1928. It was a broad new road through a congested area and changed the complexion of the area. Many buses and auto-rickshaws ply along these roads.<ref>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}}</ref>

Electric tramcars were introduced in Calcutta in 1902. Tram lines were laid to [[Rajabazar, Kolkata|Rajabazar]] in 1910. The line along Upper Circular Road to Galiff Street came in 1941.<ref>Nair, P.Thankappan, ''Civic and Public Services in Old Calcutta'', in ''Calcutta, the Living City'', Vol. I, edited by [[Sukanta Chaudhuri]], page 235, Oxford University Press, {{ISBN|978-0-19-563696-3}}.</ref> A new tram line was laid from Maniktala to [[Ultadanga]] in 1985. Now [[Trams in Kolkata|Kolkata tram]] route no. 18 serves Maniktala (via [[AJC Bose Road & APC Road|APC Road]]-[[Vivekananda Road]]/Maniktala Main Road).<ref>Chaudhuri, Sukanta, "Traffic and Transport in Calcutta", in "Calcutta, The Living City" Vol II, edited by Sukanta Chaudhuri, Page 155, First published 1990, 2005 edition, {{ISBN|0-19-563697-X}}</ref>

==Culture==
One of [[Kolkata]]'s largest [[Durga Puja]] celebration, the [[Manicktalla Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja]] is celebrated in its vicinity.

==External links==
{{Commons category|Maniktala}}
{{Wikivoyage-inline|Kolkata/North Kolkata}}

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== References ==
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{{Kolkata neighbourhoods}}

[[Category:Tourist attractions in Kolkata]]
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MerleGrier1601 at 06:43, 13 October 2025