Insights Into Neighbourhood
Alipore is a planned residential suburb in the city of Kolkatta. It is well-connected with all the parts of Kolkata with frequent and extensive bus services, and other common modes of transport like taxis, auto rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, trams and metro railway services. Tram services are the inheritance of the Kolkatta which gives every opportunity to explore all the hidden heritage of the city. Alipore is flanked by the Tolly Nullah to the north, Bhowanipore to the east, the Diamond Harbour Road to the west and New Alipore to the south, bordered by the Sealdah South section railway line. Linked by the Majherhat and New Alipore railway stations on the Budge Budge section of the Kolkata Suburban Railway and Kolkata Circular Railway, the other nearest metro stations that falls in the vicinity are Kalighat, Rabindra Sarobar & Tollygunge (Now Mahanayak Uttamkumar). Also, an upcoming metro railway project connecting Joka to Mominpore will boost the further connectivity of the region. Since, Diamond Harbour Road (a part of NH 117) passes through the place, the dwellers can easily access all the important parts of the city with no hassles. Through this stretch the inhabitants over here can easily spend an exciting day out or a weekend tour at Diamond Harbour, located in the Southern suburbs of Kolkata. Admired with the serene riverside, it is a place with historical value that savors the other natural beauty. Diamond Harbour attracts the tourists all over the year from every part of the country. Apart from Diamond Harbour Road, the locality also houses Alipore Road, Belvedere Road, Baker Road, Judges Court Road, Burdwan Road, New Road, National Library Avenue, Penn Road, Alipore Park Road, Ashoka Road, Raja Santosh Road and Ronaldshay Road as an add on for the residents to travel to their destinations at ease.