Watganj
District of Ālīpur
in Kolkata of West Bengal, India
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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (12 mi) -
Jessore Airport (70 mi) - Ishurdi Airport (121 mi)
- Barisal Airport (127 mi)
- Shah Mokhdum Airport (133 mi)
- Jamshedpur Airport (139 mi)
- Dhanbad Airport (150 mi)
- Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (160 mi)
- Sundarbans National Park (Unesco heritage, 55 mi)
- The Sundarbans (Unesco heritage, 68 mi)
- Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat (Unesco heritage, 95 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 22.532 and 88.323 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 22° 31' 55" and E 88° 19' 23"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Rupee - INR
- Spoken languages:
- English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Panjabi, Assamese, Bihari , Kashmiri, Nepali, Sindhi, Sanskrit, French
- Local electricity:
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- Local Time: 12:47 PM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 1:29 am and 2:36 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -33.637 and -78.834 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Robinson Crusoe - References
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Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to India.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning India. Last Update: 2024-05-07 07:59:51
Explore Watganj
The district Watganj of Ālīpur in Kolkata (West Bengal) is located in India about 809 mi south-east of New Delhi, the country's capital.
If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kolkata, Khulna, Magura, Bagerhat and Rajshahi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 34°C / 94 °F
| Morning Temperature | 27°C / 80 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 35°C / 94 °F |
| Night Temperature | 29°C / 84 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 41% |
| Air Pressure | 1009 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North |
| Cloud Conditions | Scattered clouds, covering 25% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Thursday, 9th of May 2024
35°C (95 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, fresh breeze, few clouds.
Friday, 10th of May 2024
33°C (92 °F)
28°C (83 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 11th of May 2024
35°C (94 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Taj Bengal
Kolkata Pride Plaza Hotel
Kenilworth Hotel
Park Prime Kolkata
LYNQ-CICO
Hotel Casa Fortuna
Shila International
Hotel Niharika
Hotel Mangalam
Pan Asia Continental
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
National Library of India
The National Library of India at Belvedere, Kolkata, is the largest library in India by volume and India's library of public record. It is under the Department of Culture, Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Government of India. The library is designated to collect, disseminate and preserve the printed material produced in India. The library is situated on the scenic 30 acre (120,000 m²) Belvedere Estate, in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta).
Fort William, India
Fort William is a fort built in Calcutta on the Eastern banks of the River Hooghly, the major distributary of the River Ganges, during the early years of the Bengal Presidency of British India. It was named after King William III of England and Ireland and II of Scotland. In front of the Fort is the Maidan, which used to be a part of the Fort and is the largest urban park in Calcutta.
Kalighat Home for the Dying
Kalighat, the Home of the Pure Heart (Nirmal Hriday) (formerly Kalighat Home for the Dying) is a hospice for the sick, destitute and the dying in Kalighat, Kolkata, India, established by Mother Teresa. The building was an old abandoned Hindu temple to the goddess Kali, the Hindu goddess of time and change, before she sought permission to use it.
Alipore
Alipore is headquarters of South 24 Parganas district and a neighbourhood in South Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. Alipore, Kolkata, is one of the poshest and costliest localities in Kolkata, along with the area Ballygunge. It 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 Budge Budge section of the Sealdah South section railway line. The Pin Code of Alipore is Kolkata 700027.
Rabindra Sadan
Rabindra Sadan is a cultural centre and theatre in Calcutta, located near the Nandan cinema and cultural complex and the Academy of Fine Arts on AJC Bose Road in South Kolkata. Construction began on 5 August 1961 and ended October 1967. It is noted for its large stage which is a prime venue for Bengali theatre and Kolkata Film Festival.
South 24 Parganas district
South 24 Parganas district (Bengali: দক্ষিণ চব্বিশ পরগণা জেলা) is an important district of West Bengal State with its district headquarters in Alipore. It has the urban fringe of Kolkata on one side and the remote riverine villages in the Sundarbans. It is the sixth most populous district in India
Kalighat
Kalighat is a locality of Kolkata, India. One of the oldest neighbourhoods in South Kolkata, Kalighat is also densely populated and vibrant—with a rich history of cultural intermingling with the various foreign incursions into the area over time.
Bhowanipore
Bhowanipore or Bhabanipur is the oldest locality of South Kolkata. It is located just south of the Lower Circular Road. It is the second largest locality in South Kolkata after Ballygunge. The locality has its boundary touching the AJC Bose Road, Maidan, Victoria Memorial and consists of well-known and posh localities like Elgin Road, Gokhale Road, Woodburn Park, Bakulbagan Road, Harish Mukherjee Road, Beltala Road, Townshend Road and parts of Chakraberia and Lansdowne.
St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata
St. Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral of the Church of North India - a united church which is part of the Anglican Communion - in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is the seat of the Diocese of Calcutta, and the incumbent bishop is the Rt. Revd. Ashoke Biswas. The building itself stands on the "island of attractions" in Kolkata - beside the Victoria Memorial, Nandan, Rabindra Sadan theatre complex, and the Birla Planetarium.
Kidderpore
Khidirpur or Kidderpore is a neighborhood of metropolitan Kolkata (Calcutta). Located in the central-west part of the city, it is bounded by the districts of Alipore in the east, Ekbalpore in the south, Hastings, in the north, Metiabruz in the south-west and the Hooghly River in the west.
Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
The Academy of Fine Arts, in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is one of the oldest fine arts societies in India.
Kolkata Race Course
Kolkata Race Course in Kolkata, India is one of the largest horse race venues in India. The race course was built in 1820 and was maintained by the Royal Calcutta Turf Club. The races are held from the month of July to September, and again from November to March. The races are usually held on Saturdays, and also on other public holidays.
Agri Horticultural Society of India
The Agri Horticultural Society of India was founded in 1820 by William Carey on the Alipore Road, Kolkata. It has a flower garden, greenhouses, a research laboratory and a library. It houses a massive collection of plants and flowers. It has a significant collection of botanical varieties, including Cannas for which it has a long and distinguished tradition, with facilities for gardeners and plant/flower lovers.
Alipore Zoological Gardens
The Alipore Zoological Gardens (also informally called the Alipore Zoo, Calcutta Zoo or Kolkata Zoo) is India's oldest formally stated zoological park (as opposed to royal and British menageries) and a big tourist attraction in Kolkata, West Bengal. It has been open as a zoo since 1876, and covers 18.81 ha . It is probably best known as the home of the now expired Aldabra Giant Tortoise Adwaita, which was reputed to have been over 250 years old when it died.
Kolkata Dakshin (Lok Sabha constituency)
Kolkata Dakshin (Lok Sabha constituency) (earlier known as Calcutta South Lok Sabha constituency) is one of the 543 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in India. The constituency centres on the southern part of Kolkata in West Bengal. While four of the assembly segments on No. 23 Kolkata Dakshin (Lok Sabha constituency) are in Kolkata district, three are in South 24 Parganas district
Shalimar railway station
Shalimar Station is one of four intercity railway stations serving Howrah and Kolkata, India; the others are Sealdah Station, in Kolkata, Kolkata Station in Kolkata and Howrah Station in Howrah. Shalimar station is situated in the Shalimar area of Howrah. It is located near Shibpur area of Howrah. It is one of the cleanest, most well-maintained and non-congested railway terminals in the Kolkata area.
Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose College
Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose College (Bengali: আচার্য জগদীশ চন্দ্র বসু কলেজ) is a well-respected undergraduate degree college affiliated with the University of Calcutta, India. It is named after the celebrated scientist Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose. It has been catering good education to for many years. The aim of the college is not merely to prepare a student for becoming professionally competent and technically skilled, but also to inculcate a sense of social awareness in them.
Behala Airport
Behala Airport is located at Behala in the city of Kolkata, India. It is more commonly referred as Behala Flying Training Institute (BFTI) or Behala Flying Club (BFC). The ministry of Civil Aviation, India and Airports Authority of India (AAI) have plans to develop it into a full-fledged commercial airport by expanding the runway to 4,500 feet to ease the pressure on the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
Netaji Bhavan metro station
Netaji Bhavan is one of the stations of Kolkata Metro. This name is from Netaji Bhawan, the nearby memorial hall and museum of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Scenes of the Netaji's life are painted inside the station.
Garden Reach (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
Garden Reach (Vidhan Sabha constituency) was an assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Kabitirtha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
Kabitirtha (Vidhan Sabha constituency) was an assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Alipore (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
Alipore (Vidhan Sabha constituency) was an assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Vidyasagar Setu
Vidyasagar Setu (Bengali: বিদ্যসাগর সেতু Biddoshagor Shetu), also known as the Second Hooghly Bridge (Bengali: দ্বিতীয় হুগলী সেতু Ditio Hugli Shetu), is a toll bridge over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India, linking the cities of Kolkata (previously known as Calcutta) and Howrah. With a total length of 823 metres, Vidyasagar Setu is the longest cable–stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia.
Rabindra Sadan metro station
Rabindra Sadan is one of the busiest metro stations of the Kolkata Metro. It is named for the nearby Rabindra Sadan cultural centre and theatre. The station is located at the junction of Jawaharlal Nehru Road and Chowringhee Road, at the intersection with Circus Avenue.
Kolkata Riverfront Beautification Project
Kolkata Riverfront Beautification Project (or, Hooghly River Development) is an initiative taken by the government of West Bengal, to return the glory of Kolkata's riverfront.
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