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|parts = [[Ward No. 142, Kolkata Municipal Corporation|142]], [[Ward No. 143, Kolkata Municipal Corporation|143]], [[Ward No. 144, Kolkata Municipal Corporation|144]] <ref>{{cite web |title=Joka to come under KMC in 2 months: Mayor - Indian Express |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/joka-to-come-under-kmc-in-2-months-mayor/977296/ |website=archive.indianexpress.com |access-date=12 February 2019}}</ref><!-- parts text, or header for parts list --> | |parts = [[Ward No. 142, Kolkata Municipal Corporation|142]], [[Ward No. 143, Kolkata Municipal Corporation|143]], [[Ward No. 144, Kolkata Municipal Corporation|144]] <ref>{{cite web |title=Joka to come under KMC in 2 months: Mayor - Indian Express |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/joka-to-come-under-kmc-in-2-months-mayor/977296/ |website=archive.indianexpress.com |access-date=12 February 2019}}</ref><!-- parts text, or header for parts list --> | ||
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'''Joka''' is a locality in South West Kolkata, India. | '''Joka''' is a locality in South West [[Kolkata]], India. It is a part of greater [[Behala]] region. This place is mostly known for [[Indian Institute of Management Calcutta]] and [[ESIC Medical College, Kolkata|ESI-PGIMSR,ESIC Medical College and Hospital]] and in the current days joka is also famous for properties, high rising apartments, real estate businesses because joka is one of the newly developing places around the [[Kolkata]]. | ||
==Administration== | ==Administration== | ||
Joka and part of Pailan-Daulatpur (adjoining area of Joka) are a part of the [[Kolkata Municipal Corporation]]. | Joka and part of Pailan-Daulatpur (adjoining area of Joka) are a part of the [[Kolkata Municipal Corporation]]. The area is under jurisdiction of the Haridevpur Police Station and Thakurpukur Police Station of [[Divisions of Kolkata Police|South West Division (Behala Division)]] of [[Kolkata Police]]. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
As per [[2011 Census of India]] Joka had a total population of 9,302, of which 4,645 (50%) were males and 4,657 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 763. The total number of literates in Joka was 7,803 (91.38% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | As per [[2011 Census of India]] Joka had a total population of 9,302, of which 4,645 (50%) were males and 4,657 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 763. The total number of literates in Joka was 7,803 (91.38% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 26 April 2016}}</ref> | ||
===Kolkata urban agglomeration=== | ===Kolkata urban agglomeration=== | ||
The following municipalities and census towns in the South 24 Parganas district were part of the Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in the 2011 census: [[Maheshtala]] (M), Joka (CT), [[Balarampur, Budge Budge|Balarampur]] (CT), [[Chata Kalikapur]] (CT), [[Budge Budge]] (M), [[Nischintapur, Budge Budge|Nischintapur]] (CT), [[Uttar Raypur]] (CT), [[Pujali]] (M) and [[Rajpur Sonarpur]] (M).<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_4_PR_UAs_1Lakh_and_Above_Appendix.pdf | title= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | work= Constituents of Urban Agglomeration Having Population Above 1 Lakh |publisher= | The following municipalities and census towns in the South 24 Parganas district were part of the Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in the 2011 census: [[Maheshtala]] (M), Joka (CT), [[Balarampur, Budge Budge|Balarampur]] (CT), [[Chata Kalikapur]] (CT), [[Budge Budge]] (M), [[Nischintapur, Budge Budge|Nischintapur]] (CT), [[Uttar Raypur]] (CT), [[Pujali]] (M) and [[Rajpur Sonarpur]] (M).<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_4_PR_UAs_1Lakh_and_Above_Appendix.pdf | title= Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011 | work= Constituents of Urban Agglomeration Having Population Above 1 Lakh |publisher =Census of India 2011 | access-date = 7 November 2019}}</ref> | ||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
Joka is well connected with the rest of Kolkata by the 4-lane Diamond Harbour Road (NH | Joka is well connected with the rest of Kolkata by the 4-lane Diamond Harbour Road (NH 12) and 4 lane James Long Sarani. | ||
There is another road called "Bakhrahat Road" which connects joka with some parts of south 24 paraganas like Bakhrahat, Bibirhat, Nodakhali, Dakshin raypur, Amtala, Burul, Pujali, Budge Budge etc. | |||
Joka-BBD Bagh Metro railway constructions are expected to be operational by 2022. | Joka-BBD Bagh Metro railway constructions are expected to be operational by 2022. | ||
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*210 [[Raichak]] — [[Esplanade, Kolkata|Esplanade]] (Express Bus) | *210 [[Raichak]] — [[Esplanade, Kolkata|Esplanade]] (Express Bus) | ||
*235 [[Amtala]] — Salt Lake Karunamoyee | *235 [[Amtala]] — Salt Lake Karunamoyee | ||
*75 Raipur — [[Babughat]] (Via Bakhrahat Road, Thakurpukur bazar, Behala, khidirpore, Esplanade) | |||
*SD8 Bibirhat — [[Nandi Bagan]] (Via Bakhrahat Road, Thakurpukur bazar, Mominpur, Hazra, Gariahat, Ballygunge) | |||
===Mini Bus=== | ===Mini Bus=== | ||
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*EB2 Joka-[[Railway|Ballygunge]] | *EB2 Joka-[[Railway|Ballygunge]] | ||
*AC12D [[Howrah Station]] — Joka | *AC12D [[Howrah Station]] — Joka | ||
* | *AC52 [[Howrah Station]] — [[Amtala]] | ||
*S3W Joka — [[Ecospace]] (Aliah University) (via Thakurpukur, Behala, Taratala, New Alipore, Chetla, Rashbehari, Gariahat, Ruby Hospital, Science City, SDF, New Town, Narkelbagan) | *S3W Joka — [[Ecospace]] (Aliah University) (via Thakurpukur, Behala, Taratala, New Alipore, Chetla, Rashbehari, Gariahat, Ruby Hospital, Science City, SDF, New Town, Narkelbagan) | ||
*Joka - Balurmath | *Joka - Balurmath | ||
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*Joka-Sector 5 | *Joka-Sector 5 | ||
*Joka-[[Salt Lake City, Kolkata|Salt Lake]] (to Yuba Bharat krirangan during 2017 under-17 football world cup) | *Joka-[[Salt Lake City, Kolkata|Salt Lake]] (to Yuba Bharat krirangan during 2017 under-17 football world cup) | ||
===Auto Rickshaw=== | ===Auto Rickshaw=== | ||
*Joka-[[Taratala]] | *Joka-[[Taratala]] | ||
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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
In accordance with the recent developments in Joka, mainly Joka-BBD Bagh metro,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,285|title=Metro Railway Guide, Kolkata}}</ref> the area has started to develop rapidly. Projects like Genexx Valley, Imperial Riddhi Siddhi have come up, providing housing facilities. Joka has also seen a rise in Retail and fast food chain - | In accordance with the recent developments in Joka, mainly Joka-BBD Bagh metro,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,285|title=Metro Railway Guide, Kolkata}}</ref> the area has started to develop rapidly. Projects like Genexx Valley, Imperial Riddhi Siddhi have come up, providing housing facilities. Joka has also seen a rise in Retail and fast food chain - Domino's being a prominent player in the area. ESIC hospital is also located in Joka, serving the residents in the area with all the medical facilities. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
Joka has the '''Indian Institute Of Management Calcutta''' (IIMC) | {{more citations needed section|date=October 2021}} | ||
Joka has the '''Indian Institute Of Management Calcutta''' (IIMC), India's first IIM established by Govt. Of India in the year 1969. | |||
Schools in the area include Vivekanada Mission School, Pailan World School and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kolkata Model School,St Mary's Convent School,Children Academy High School,Joka perfect school,St. Gregorios School,Gurukul Vidya Mandir Secondary School,Kalua Primary School,Ideal Mission School,St. Andrews Public School,El Bethel School. | |||
Ministry of Labour & Employment has started a Medical College in this area (in the campus of erstwhile ESIC Joka Model Hospital) since 2013. | Ministry of Labour & Employment has started a Medical College in this area (in the campus of erstwhile ESIC Joka Model Hospital) since 2013. | ||
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Joka | |
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Neighbourhood in Kolkata (Calcutta) | |
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1:Near Joka Bus Terminus,D.H Road 2:View Of High Rising Apartments in Joka 3:D.H Road, Kolkata 4:Indian institute of management 5:Charial Khal Bridge | |
Location in Kolkata | |
| Coordinates: 22°27′11″N 88°18′04″E / 22.453°N 88.301°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| City | Kolkata |
| District | Kolkata[1][2] |
| Metro station | Joka(Under construction) |
| Municipal Corporation | Kolkata Municipal Corporation |
| KMC wards | 142, 143, 144 [3] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 700 104 |
| Area code | +91 33 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Kolkata Dakshin |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Behala Purba |
Joka is a locality in South West Kolkata, India. It is a part of greater Behala region. This place is mostly known for Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and ESI-PGIMSR,ESIC Medical College and Hospital and in the current days joka is also famous for properties, high rising apartments, real estate businesses because joka is one of the newly developing places around the Kolkata.
Administration[edit | edit source]
Joka and part of Pailan-Daulatpur (adjoining area of Joka) are a part of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. The area is under jurisdiction of the Haridevpur Police Station and Thakurpukur Police Station of South West Division (Behala Division) of Kolkata Police.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As per 2011 Census of India Joka had a total population of 9,302, of which 4,645 (50%) were males and 4,657 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 763. The total number of literates in Joka was 7,803 (91.38% of the population over 6 years).[4]
Kolkata urban agglomeration[edit | edit source]
The following municipalities and census towns in the South 24 Parganas district were part of the Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in the 2011 census: Maheshtala (M), Joka (CT), Balarampur (CT), Chata Kalikapur (CT), Budge Budge (M), Nischintapur (CT), Uttar Raypur (CT), Pujali (M) and Rajpur Sonarpur (M).[5]
Transport[edit | edit source]
Joka is well connected with the rest of Kolkata by the 4-lane Diamond Harbour Road (NH 12) and 4 lane James Long Sarani.
There is another road called "Bakhrahat Road" which connects joka with some parts of south 24 paraganas like Bakhrahat, Bibirhat, Nodakhali, Dakshin raypur, Amtala, Burul, Pujali, Budge Budge etc.
Joka-BBD Bagh Metro railway constructions are expected to be operational by 2022. [6]
The old Joka Tram depot is now closed and tram services no longer exist.
Bus routes include-
Private Bus[edit | edit source]
- 12C Pailan — Howrah Station (via Behala, B.N.R.)
- 12C/1A Konchowki — Howrah Station
- 12C/1B Pailan — Howrah Station (via Kabardanga, Haridevpur, Tollygunge, Rabindra Sadan)
- 83 Falta — Babughat
- 210 Raichak — Esplanade (Express Bus)
- 235 Amtala — Salt Lake Karunamoyee
- 75 Raipur — Babughat (Via Bakhrahat Road, Thakurpukur bazar, Behala, khidirpore, Esplanade)
- SD8 Bibirhat — Nandi Bagan (Via Bakhrahat Road, Thakurpukur bazar, Mominpur, Hazra, Gariahat, Ballygunge)
Mini Bus[edit | edit source]
- 11A Diamond Park — Howrah Maidan
- 131 Joka — Ruby Hospital
- Thakurpukur-Sealdah (Bus starts from diamond park)
- Thakurpukur-Bagbazar (Bus starts from diamond park )
SD Bus Route[edit | edit source]
- SD5 Sonarpur — Khariberia
- SD9 Esplanade — Noorpur
- SD9/1 Esplanade — Noorpur
- SD14 Taratala — Sahararhat
- SD16 Sirakole — Mukundapur
- SD18 Esplanade — Diamond Harbour/South Bishnupur/Raidighi
- SD19 Esplanade — Patharpratima / Gangadharpur
- SD22/1 Esplanade — Nainan Sector 4
- SD27 Dostipur — Akrafatak
- SD31 Taratala — Jhinki Hat
- SD76 Amtala — Ruby Hospital
CSTC bus routes[edit | edit source]
- AC4B Joka – New Town (via Kabardanga, Tollygunge, Rashbehari, Gariahat, Ruby Hospital, Science City, SDF)
- AC4R Joka-Ruby Crossing
- EB2 Joka-Ballygunge
- AC12D Howrah Station — Joka
- AC52 Howrah Station — Amtala
- S3W Joka — Ecospace (Aliah University) (via Thakurpukur, Behala, Taratala, New Alipore, Chetla, Rashbehari, Gariahat, Ruby Hospital, Science City, SDF, New Town, Narkelbagan)
- Joka - Balurmath
CTC Bus[edit | edit source]
- C8 Joka – Barasat via Kabardanga, Haridevpur, Tollygunge, Rashbehari, Gariahat, Ruby Hospital, Science City, SDF, New Town, Narkelbagan, Eco Park, City Centre 2, Airport, Madhyamgram
- C14/1 Joka – Madhyamgram via Kabardanga, Haridevpur, Tollygunge, Rashbehari, Gariahat, Ruby Hospital, Science City, Ultadanga, Baguihati, Airport, B.T. College
- C37 Amtala – Howrah Station
- C38 Joka – Howrah Station
- C46 Nabanna – Baruipur via Khidderpore, Behala, Thakurpukur, Amtala, Sirakole, Dhamuah, Surjapur, Sarberia
- E45 Joka – Digha via Kabardanga, Haridevpur, Tollygunge, Rashbehari, Esplanade, Santragachi, Dhulagarh, Mecheda, Nandakumar, Henria, Contai, Ramnagar
VS Series (WBSTC AC Volvo Bus)[edit | edit source]
- VS6 Esplanade — Diamond Harbour
WBSTC Non AC[edit | edit source]
- ST25 Esplanade — Ramganga
- ST26 Esplanade — Usthi
- ST27 Esplanade - Kakdwip/Patharpratima Bazar
- ST28 Esplanade — Namkhana
- ST29 Esplanade — Dhola
- ST32 Esplanade — Bakkhali
- ST37 Esplanade - Raidighi
Ola Shuttle[edit | edit source]
- Falta-Kasba
- Joka-Infospace
- Joka-Ecospace
- Joka-Sector 5
- Joka-Salt Lake (to Yuba Bharat krirangan during 2017 under-17 football world cup)
Auto Rickshaw[edit | edit source]
- Joka-Taratala
- Thakurpukur-Amtala
- Thakurpukur-Pailan
Economy[edit | edit source]
In accordance with the recent developments in Joka, mainly Joka-BBD Bagh metro,[7] the area has started to develop rapidly. Projects like Genexx Valley, Imperial Riddhi Siddhi have come up, providing housing facilities. Joka has also seen a rise in Retail and fast food chain - Domino's being a prominent player in the area. ESIC hospital is also located in Joka, serving the residents in the area with all the medical facilities.
Culture[edit | edit source]
This locality houses one of the important centers of the Bratachari movement containing Gurusaday Museum.
Education[edit | edit source]
This section needs additional citations for verification. (October 2021) |
Joka has the Indian Institute Of Management Calcutta (IIMC), India's first IIM established by Govt. Of India in the year 1969.
Schools in the area include Vivekanada Mission School, Pailan World School and Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kolkata Model School,St Mary's Convent School,Children Academy High School,Joka perfect school,St. Gregorios School,Gurukul Vidya Mandir Secondary School,Kalua Primary School,Ideal Mission School,St. Andrews Public School,El Bethel School.
Ministry of Labour & Employment has started a Medical College in this area (in the campus of erstwhile ESIC Joka Model Hospital) since 2013.
Notable residents[edit | edit source]
- Bir Bahadur Chettri (Gold Medalist in Field hockey at the 1980 Summer Olympics)
- Srabanti Chatterjee (Tollywood film actress)
- Soham Chakraborty(Tollywood film actor)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "South 24 Parganas district".
- ↑ "web.archieve.org" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 May 2013.
- ↑ "Joka to come under KMC in 2 months: Mayor - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ↑ "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ↑ "Provisional Population Totals, Census of India 2011" (PDF). Constituents of Urban Agglomeration Having Population Above 1 Lakh. Census of India 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ↑ "Metro to take 3 years". Business Standard. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ↑ "Metro Railway Guide, Kolkata".




