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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 | access-date = 26 April 2016}}</ref>
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= Census of India 2011 | access-date = 7 November 2019}}</ref>
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 117) and  4 lane James Long Sarani. The stretch of the Diamond Harbour Road between Joka and Taratala (10&nbsp;km) is in pretty bad shape with many temporary diversions and narrowing to 2-lanes due to Metro Railway Construction and Gardenreach-Joka Water-line construction.
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===
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*EB2 Joka-[[Railway|Ballygunge]]
*EB2 Joka-[[Railway|Ballygunge]]
*AC12D [[Howrah Station]] — Joka
*AC12D [[Howrah Station]] — Joka
*[[AC52]] [[Howrah Station]] — [[Amtala]]
*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 - Dominoes 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.
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) India's First IIM established by Govt. Of India. In The Year 1969.  
{{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.


Reputed schools in the area include Vivekanada Mission School, Pailan World School and Kendriya Vidyalaya.
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.

Latest revision as of 12:54, 4 April 2022

Joka
Neighbourhood in Kolkata (Calcutta)
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 / 22.453; 88.301
CountryIndia
StateWest Bengal
CityKolkata
DistrictKolkata[1][2]
Metro stationJoka(Under construction)
Municipal CorporationKolkata Municipal Corporation
KMC wards142, 143, 144 [3]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
700 104
Area code+91 33
Lok Sabha constituencyKolkata Dakshin
Vidhan Sabha constituencyBehala 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]

Mini Bus[edit | edit source]

SD Bus Route[edit | edit source]

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 StationAmtala
  • 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 AmtalaHowrah Station
  • C38 Joka – Howrah Station
  • C46 NabannaBaruipur 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]

WBSTC Non AC[edit | edit source]

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]

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]

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]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "South 24 Parganas district".
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  3. "Joka to come under KMC in 2 months: Mayor - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
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