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'''Pilkhana''' is a [[slum]]-based neighbourhood in [[Howrah]], [[West Bengal]], India. It is the slum about which [[Dominique Lapierre]]'s bestselling book ''[[City of Joy]]'' was written.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.calcuttakids.org/fsp.html |title=Family Support in Pilkhana |publisher=Calcuttakids.org |accessdate=25 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911144445/http://www.calcuttakids.org/fsp.html |archivedate=11 September 2011}}</ref> Pilkhana has at least tens of thousands of residents.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=og_RHkm1stEC&q=Pilkhana&pg=PA17 |title=Les racines des palιtuviers: l ... – Gaston Dayanand |isbn=9782708236585 |accessdate=25 October 2011|last1=Dayanand |first1=Gaston |year=2003 }}</ref> It is near to [[Howrah Station]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sevasanghsamiti.org/history.htm |title=Seva Sangh Samiti-Brief History |publisher=Sevasanghsamiti.org |accessdate=25 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120910032618/http://www.sevasanghsamiti.org/history.htm |archivedate=10 September 2012}}</ref> A Haliman High School exists here.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ashalayam.org/ENG/newscalcutta.asp |title=News from Calcutta |publisher=Ashalayam |accessdate=25 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006041208/http://www.ashalayam.org/ENG/newscalcutta.asp |archivedate=6 October 2011}}</ref> The area has significant Hindu and Muslim populations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Pilkhana&hl=en&start=70 |title=Pilkhana – Google-Suche |publisher=Google.de |date=23 May 2004 |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref> Pilkhana is of industrial character.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kaO4AAAAIAAJ&q=Pilkhana |title=The Indian journal of economics – University of Allahabad. Dept. of Economics, University of Allahabad. Dept. of Commerce, Indian Economic Association |year=1995 |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref> It is a part of [[Howrah | '''Pilkhana''' is a [[slum]]-based neighbourhood in [[Howrah]], [[West Bengal]], India. It is the slum about which [[Dominique Lapierre]]'s bestselling book ''[[City of Joy]]'' was written.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.calcuttakids.org/fsp.html |title=Family Support in Pilkhana |publisher=Calcuttakids.org |accessdate=25 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911144445/http://www.calcuttakids.org/fsp.html |archivedate=11 September 2011}}</ref> Pilkhana has at least tens of thousands of residents.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=og_RHkm1stEC&q=Pilkhana&pg=PA17 |title=Les racines des palιtuviers: l ... – Gaston Dayanand |isbn=9782708236585 |accessdate=25 October 2011|last1=Dayanand |first1=Gaston |year=2003 }}</ref> It is near to [[Howrah Station]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sevasanghsamiti.org/history.htm |title=Seva Sangh Samiti-Brief History |publisher=Sevasanghsamiti.org |accessdate=25 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120910032618/http://www.sevasanghsamiti.org/history.htm |archivedate=10 September 2012}}</ref> A Haliman High School exists here.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ashalayam.org/ENG/newscalcutta.asp |title=News from Calcutta |publisher=Ashalayam |accessdate=25 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006041208/http://www.ashalayam.org/ENG/newscalcutta.asp |archivedate=6 October 2011}}</ref> The area has significant [[Hindus|Hindu]] and [[Muslims|Muslim]] populations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Pilkhana&hl=en&start=70 |title=Pilkhana – Google-Suche |publisher=Google.de |date=23 May 2004 |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref> Pilkhana is of industrial character.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kaO4AAAAIAAJ&q=Pilkhana |title=The Indian journal of economics – University of Allahabad. Dept. of Economics, University of Allahabad. Dept. of Commerce, Indian Economic Association |year=1995 |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref> It is a part of [[Howrah Uttar Assembly constituency|Howrah Uttar (Vidhan Sabha constituency)]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-08/kolkata/28042109_1_illegal-constructions-illegal-buildings-slum-dwellers |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103182602/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-04-08/kolkata/28042109_1_illegal-constructions-illegal-buildings-slum-dwellers |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 November 2012 |title=Leaders mouth platitudes, play votebank politics |accessdate=25 October 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=8 April 2009}}</ref> The [[Salesians of Don Bosco]] are present in Pilkhana.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://donboscokolkata.org/houses/12.html|title = Home Remedy - Home Remedies Shop Reviews}}</ref> | ||
Pilkhana is governed by Golabari Police Station under [[Howrah Police Commissionerate|Howrah City Police]]. It is a part of the area covered by [[Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority]] (KMDA). | Pilkhana is governed by Golabari Police Station under [[Howrah Police Commissionerate|Howrah City Police]]. It is a part of the area covered by [[Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority]] (KMDA). | ||
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==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
[[State Highway 6 (West Bengal)]]/ [[Grand Trunk Road]] passes through the west side of Pilkhana.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.wbtrafficpolice.com/state-highways.php |title = List of State Highways in West Bengal | publisher= West Bengal Traffic Police | accessdate = 15 October 2016}}</ref> Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Road and Acharya Tulsi Marg (Salkia School Road) run along the middle and eastern part of Pilkhana respectively. All these three roads are connected with Dr. Abani Dutta Road. | [[State Highway 6 (West Bengal)]]/[[Grand Trunk Road]] passes through the west side of Pilkhana.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.wbtrafficpolice.com/state-highways.php |title = List of State Highways in West Bengal | publisher= West Bengal Traffic Police | accessdate = 15 October 2016}}</ref> Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Road and Acharya Tulsi Marg (Salkia School Road) run along the middle and eastern part of Pilkhana respectively. All these three roads are connected with Dr. Abani Dutta Road. | ||
[[File:Chandmari Road Over Bridge in Howrah Station Area 04.jpg|thumb|Bangal Babur Bridge]] | |||
Pilkhana is connected to Howrah Maidan and South Howrah with a Rail Overbridge | Pilkhana is connected to Howrah Maidan and South Howrah with a Rail Overbridge, Chandmari Bridge, commonly known as ''Bangal Babur Bridge''. This bridge was opened in 1933 by [[East Indian Railway Company]] (EIR)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Whose bridge is it anyway?|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/whose-bridge-is-it-anyway/cid/1504978|access-date=2022-01-17|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> and was named after '''Bangal Babu''' (Zamindar Ramjatan Bose).<ref>{{cite news|title=History of Bangal Babur Bridge|url=https://www.anandabazar.com/supplementary/rabibashoriyo/feature-on-unique-bangal-babur-bridge-or-chandmari-bridge-as-witness-of-history-1.1112882}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Pilkhana News|url=https://m.telegraphindia.com/states/west-bengal/potholes-dot-roads-in-north-howrah/cid/1576345}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:44, 17 June 2022
Pilkhana | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood in Howrah | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Howrah |
| Region | Greater Kolkata |
| City | Howrah |
| Metro Station | Howrah Maidan(under construction) and Howrah(under construction) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Howrah Municipal Corporation |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 711101, 711106 |
| Telephone code | +91 33 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-WB |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
| HMC wards | 10, 12, 13, 15, 16 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Howrah |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Howrah Uttar |
| Website | wb |
Pilkhana is a slum-based neighbourhood in Howrah, West Bengal, India. It is the slum about which Dominique Lapierre's bestselling book City of Joy was written.[1] Pilkhana has at least tens of thousands of residents.[2] It is near to Howrah Station.[3] A Haliman High School exists here.[4] The area has significant Hindu and Muslim populations.[5] Pilkhana is of industrial character.[6] It is a part of Howrah Uttar (Vidhan Sabha constituency).[7] The Salesians of Don Bosco are present in Pilkhana.[8]
Pilkhana is governed by Golabari Police Station under Howrah City Police. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA).
Location[edit | edit source]
Pilkhana is located on the west bank of Hooghly River. Howrah Maidan is on its south, Salkia is on its north and Tikiapara is on its west.
Transport[edit | edit source]
State Highway 6 (West Bengal)/Grand Trunk Road passes through the west side of Pilkhana.[9] Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Road and Acharya Tulsi Marg (Salkia School Road) run along the middle and eastern part of Pilkhana respectively. All these three roads are connected with Dr. Abani Dutta Road.
Pilkhana is connected to Howrah Maidan and South Howrah with a Rail Overbridge, Chandmari Bridge, commonly known as Bangal Babur Bridge. This bridge was opened in 1933 by East Indian Railway Company (EIR)[10] and was named after Bangal Babu (Zamindar Ramjatan Bose).[11][12]
Bus[edit | edit source]
Private Bus[edit | edit source]
- C Howrah Fire Station - Park Street
- 24 Bandhaghat – Topsia
- 24A Bandhaghat – Topsia
- 24A/1 Howrah Fire Station - Mukundapur
- 51 Pardankuni - Howrah Station
- 54 Bally Khal – Esplanade
- 56 Ruiya Purbapara - Howrah Station
- 57A Chanditala - Howrah Station
Mini Bus[edit | edit source]
- 1 Bandhaghat – Esplanade
- 1A Satyabala – Ruby Hospital
- 2 Salkia – Esplanade
- 10 Bally Khal – Khidirpur
- 11 Belur Math – Esplanade
- 18 Kona – Esplanade
- 25 Malipanchghara – Sealdah/Rajabazar
- 30 Baluhati – Esplanade
- 39 Bhattanagar – Esplanade
WBTC Bus[edit | edit source]
- C24 Ghasbagan - Rajabazar
- S32A Belgharia (Rathtala) - Howrah Station
Bus Routes Without Numbers[edit | edit source]
- Bandar (Dhanyaghori) - Howrah Station
Train[edit | edit source]
Howrah Station is the nearest railway station.
Ferry[edit | edit source]
Pilkhana has a nearby ferry ghat named Golabari Ghat on the banks of Hooghly River with regular ferry services at 10 min interval.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Family Support in Pilkhana". Calcuttakids.org. Archived from the original on 11 September 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ↑ Dayanand, Gaston (2003). Les racines des palιtuviers: l ... – Gaston Dayanand. ISBN 9782708236585. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ↑ "Seva Sangh Samiti-Brief History". Sevasanghsamiti.org. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "News from Calcutta". Ashalayam. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ↑ "Pilkhana – Google-Suche". Google.de. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ↑ The Indian journal of economics – University of Allahabad. Dept. of Economics, University of Allahabad. Dept. of Commerce, Indian Economic Association. 1995. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ↑ "Leaders mouth platitudes, play votebank politics". The Times of India. 8 April 2009. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
- ↑ "Home Remedy - Home Remedies Shop Reviews".
- ↑ "List of State Highways in West Bengal". West Bengal Traffic Police. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
- ↑ "Whose bridge is it anyway?". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ↑ "History of Bangal Babur Bridge".
- ↑ "Pilkhana News".