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'''Parnasree Pally''' is an upscale locality of [[Behala]] in southern [[Kolkata]], India. It was included in the [[Kolkata Municipal Corporation]] in 1985. Translated to [[English language|English]] the name means "beauty of the leaves". It was earlier known as Halderbagan (The Halders were probably the priests of Sabarna Roy Chowdhury family). The name Parnasree (Beauty of the Leaves) was coined by Late Asoke Ratan Mazumder when he became the member of the Co Operative Society formed for the rehabilitation of Refugees during Partition of India in 1947.
'''Parnasree Pally''' is an upscale residential area located in [[Behala]], a locality in southern [[Kolkata]] (formerly Calcutta), India. It was incorporated into the [[Kolkata Municipal Corporation]] in 1985. The name "Parnasree" translates to "beauty of the leaves" in English. Previously known as Halderbagan, it is believed that the Halders were associated with the [[Sabarna Roy Choudhury|Sabarna Roy Chowdhury]] family. The name "Parnasree" was coined by the late Asoke Ratan Mazumder when he became a member of the cooperative society established for the rehabilitation of refugees during the [[Partition of India]] in 1947.


==Formation of Parnasree Palli==
==History==


In 1941 as war preparation began in India for Japanese invasion, a land locally known as Halder Bagan was acquired by the then Govt. for building an air strip. One “ Anti Air Craft” Gun was also installed there. After war was over this land was taken over by central Govt and handed over partly to Calcutta Port Trust and partly to local govt.  
In 1941, as preparations for war against a potential [[Burma campaign|Japanese invasion]] began in India, a piece of land locally known as Halder Bagan was acquired by the government for constructing an airstrip. An "[[Anti-aircraft warfare|Anti-Aircraft]]" gun was also installed on the site. After the war, the land came under the jurisdiction of the [[Government of India|Central Government]], with portions allocated to the Calcutta Port Trust and the local government. Following Independence, Dr. [[Bidhan Chandra Roy|B.C. Roy]], the first Chief Minister of West Bengal, directed the Land and Land Revenue department to utilize the land effectively.
After Independence Dr. B.C.Roy (Bidhan Chandra Roy - the first Chief Minister of West Bengal) ordered Land and Land Revenue to disburse the land usefully by the side of present Taratola Road there was a low marshy land which was filled by a company who were  entrusted to fill Salt Lake later. As a work sample they filled up that low lying area.
Now coming back to Parnasree episode – For East Bengal refugees the Bengal Government announced a cooperative society to be set up so as to develop a habitable planned township under guidance of municipal norms of South Suburban Municipality . Land and Land Revenue department set up a steering committee headed by Mr. Amal Home of Hindusthan Insurance Company (later  L I C I )as Chairman, Mr.Kshitindra  Mohan Sen, Ex-Director of Customs , Mr. Mahendra Kumar De , Dr.Rukmini Dutta Roy, Educationist , Mr. M. L. Dhar, Lawyer, Mr. Nikhil  Adhikari of United Bank of India . The chamber of Mr. M.L.Dhar at Dover Lane was the first office of this cooperative society in September 1948. The scenario was  - New Alipore township with large plots having modern facilities like sewerage, water connection , metal road, electrified streets etc.  were  being promoted by Hindusthan. Many employees of Hindusthan missed the chance of getting a plot in New Alipore for its high price .
Now many Hindusthan employees along with their friends, rushed to the office of the new project office and enquired about the modus operandi of the project.  At that point the Name of the co-operative was suggested by  Mr  Asoke Ratan Mazumder as PARNASREE PALLY SAMABAY  SAMITI and suggestion was accepted by voice vote. Immediately Mr.Dhar arranged for the registration with that name.
In October 1948 share selling of co-operative started . It was decided that the share holding  pattern will be Rs.100/- per person, with a sub clause that a person can pay Rs.50/- and balance Rs. 50/- within six calendar months.
The survey was conducted by Mr. Robin Routh and site plan was planned . Low lying areas were filled up by digging ponds. The developed lands were gradually handed over to PARNASREE PALLY SAMABAY  SAMITI and distributed to the share holders.with Rs. 500/-for municipal  mutation. Many  deed of conveyance with Govt of West Bengal were done at stipulated price later.
 
==PRESENT DAY==


The local dhobis of Parnasree are supposed to be the oldest residents of the area. They can still be found in the Dhopapara area of Parnasree which consists of two to three houses. The area of Parnasree has quite few banks namely the State Bank of India, United Bank of India (presently Punjab National Bank), Allahabad Bank, Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda besides a few ATMs of other banks. The area also is home to the Parnasree Palli Post Office which constitutes Kolkata 700060. A 40 feet wide road runs around the core area of Parnasree. It comes out the junction of Banamali Naskar Road and Upen Banerjee Road and it merges back into Upen Banerjee Road at RIC More (Crossing). The area has got a vibrant bus station where bus routes of 13, S4, S4D, AC4, AC4A, E4, VS-4, Parnasree Howrah Mini bus terminate. Parnasree Pally is situated very close to the [[Behala Airport]], which is to be converted to an airport to serve as an air traffic hub for Bengal and for other regional traffic.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/aai-set-to-renovate-behala-airport-for-civil-operations-111090400027_1.html|title=AAI set to renovate Behala airport for civil operations|last=Reporter|first=B. S.|date=2011-09-04|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2019-02-11}}</ref>
Adjacent to present-day Taratola Road, a low-lying marshy area was filled by a company contracted for the later development of Salt Lake. As a preliminary endeavor, they filled this low-lying area. Regarding the Parnasree episode, the Bengal Government announced the establishment of a cooperative society for East Bengal refugees to develop a habitable planned township in accordance with municipal norms set by the South Suburban Municipality. The Land and Land Revenue department formed a steering committee chaired by Mr. Amal Home of Hindusthan Insurance Company (later LIC) with members including Mr. Kshitindra Mohan Sen, Ex-Director of Customs, Mr. Mahendra Kumar De, Dr. Rukmini Dutta Roy, Mr. M. L. Dhar, Lawyer, and Mr. Nikhil Adhikari of [[United Bank of India]].


The initial office of this cooperative society was set up in Mr. M.L. Dhar's chamber at Dover Lane in September 1948. The scenario involved the promotion of the New Alipore township by Hindusthan, offering large plots with modern amenities such as sewerage, water connection, metal roads, and electrified streets. Many Hindusthan employees, unable to afford plots in New Alipore due to its high price, turned to the new project office for information. It was then that Mr. Asoke Ratan Mazumder suggested the name '''Parnasree Pally Samabay Samiti'''  for the cooperative, which was accepted by a voice vote and promptly registered in October 1948.
The cooperative began selling shares, priced at Rs. 100 per person with an option to pay Rs. 50 initially and the remaining Rs. 50 within six months. Mr. Robin Routh conducted surveys and planned site layouts, while low-lying areas were filled by digging ponds. The developed lands were gradually transferred to Parnasree Pally Samabay Samiti and distributed to shareholders for municipal mutation at Rs. 500 per plot. Numerous deed conveyances with the Government of West Bengal were later executed at stipulated prices.
==Present day==
The local [[Dhobi|dhobis]] of Parnasree are considered some of the oldest residents of the area and can still be found in the [[Dhopapara]] area, consisting of two to three houses. Parnasree also hosts several banks, including the [[State Bank of India]], [[Punjab National Bank]] (formerly United Bank of India), [[Allahabad Bank]], [[Axis Bank]], [[Bank of Baroda]], and [[HDFC Bank]], along with a few ATMs of other banks. Additionally, the area is home to the Parnasree Palli Post Office, which is assigned the postal code 700060.
A 40-foot wide road encircles the core area of Parnasree, leading to the junction of Banamali Naskar Road and Upen Banerjee Road, where it merges back into Upen Banerjee Road at RIC More (Crossing). Parnasree features a bustling bus station where various bus routes, including 13, S4, S4D, AC4, AC4A, E4, VS-4, and Parnasree Howrah Mini bus, terminate. Moreover, Parnasree Pally is situated in close proximity to [[Behala Airport]], which is slated for conversion into a regional air traffic hub for Bengal and other nearby areas.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/aai-set-to-renovate-behala-airport-for-civil-operations-111090400027_1.html|title=AAI set to renovate Behala airport for civil operations|last=Reporter|first=B. S.|date=2011-09-04|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2019-02-11}}</ref>


==Geography==
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===Police district===
===Police district===
Parnashree police station is part of the [[Divisions of Kolkata Police|South West division]] of [[Kolkata Police]]. Located at Ward Health Unit, Upen Banerjee Road, Block-
Parnashree Police Station operates within the [[Divisions of Kolkata Police|South West division]] of [[Kolkata Police]]. Situated at the Ward Health Unit on Upen Banerjee Road, Block-14, Parnasree Pally, Kolkata-700060, it holds jurisdiction over an area bordered on the north by Taratala Police Station, on the east by Behala Police Station, on the south by Thakurpukur Police Station, and on the west by Mahestala Police Station.<ref name="police">{{cite web| url = http://www.kolkatapolice.gov.in/division.asp?ID=9&Division=B| title = Kolkata Police| work = South West Division| publisher = KP| access-date = 21 March 2018| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180330095919/http://kolkatapolice.gov.in/division.asp?ID=9&Division=B| archive-date = 30 March 2018| url-status = dead}}</ref>
14 Parnasree Pally, Kolkata-700060, it has jurisdiction over the area which is bounded on the ''north'' by Taratala police station; on the ''east'' by Behala police station; on the ''south'' by Thakurpukur police station; and on the ''west'' by Mahestala police station.<ref name="police">{{cite web| url = http://www.kolkatapolice.gov.in/division.asp?ID=9&Division=B| title = Kolkata Police| work = South West Division| publisher = KP| access-date = 21 March 2018| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180330095919/http://kolkatapolice.gov.in/division.asp?ID=9&Division=B| archive-date = 30 March 2018| url-status = dead}}</ref>  


[[Behala#Police district|Behala Women police station]], located at the same address as Behala Police Station, covers all police stations under the jurisdiction of the South West division i.e. Sarsuna, Taratala, Behala, Parnasree, Thakurpukur and Haridevpur.<ref name="police"/>
Behala Women Police Station, situated at the same address as Behala Police Station, serves the entire jurisdiction of the South West division, including Sarsuna, Taratala, Behala, Parnasree, Thakurpukur, and Haridevpur police stations.<ref name="police"/>


Jadavpur, Thakurpukur, Behala, Purba Jadavpur, Tiljala, Regent Park, Metiabruz, Nadial and Kasba police stations were transferred from South 24 Parganas to Kolkata in 2011. Except Metiabruz, all the police stations were split into two. The new police stations are '''Parnasree''', Haridevpur, Garfa, Patuli, Survey Park, Pragati Maidan, Bansdroni and Rajabagan.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.telegraphindia.com/1110901/jsp/calcutta/story_14449897.jsp|title = Midnight change of guard – 17 more police stations come under Lalbazar | publisher= The Telegraph, 1 September 2011| access-date = 2 April 2018}}</ref>
Jadavpur, Thakurpukur, Behala, Purba Jadavpur, Tiljala, Regent Park, Metiabruz, Nadial, and Kasba police stations were transferred from South 24 Parganas to Kolkata in 2011. With the exception of Metiabruz, all of these police stations were divided into two. The newly established police stations are Parnasree, Haridevpur, Garfa, Patuli, Survey Park, Pragati Maidan, Bansdroni, and Rajabagan.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.telegraphindia.com/1110901/jsp/calcutta/story_14449897.jsp| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121102181555/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110901/jsp/calcutta/story_14449897.jsp| url-status = dead| archive-date = 2 November 2012|title = Midnight change of guard – 17 more police stations come under Lalbazar | newspaper= The Telegraph | date = 1 September 2011| access-date = 2 April 2018}}</ref>


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
[[File:Parnasree Bus Deport.JPG|Parnasree Bus Depot|thumb]]
[[File:Parnasree Bus Depot.jpg|Parnasree Bus Terminus|thumb]]
Parnasree Pally can be accessed from Taratala Crossing by taking the [[Budge Budge]] Road and also from the road opposite Behala Police Station.
 
Parnasree has a bus terminal named Parnasree Bus Terminus. A variety of AC & Non-AC Buses depart from this terminus.
 
=== Bus ===
'''WBTC'''
* S-4 (Parnasree - Karunamoyee)
* AC-4 (Parnasree - Howrah Stn)
* AC-49 (Parnasree - Ecospace)
* AC-4A (Parnasree - Ecospace)
* S-4D (Parnasree - Ecospace)
* E-4 (Parnasree - Howrah Stn)


==Educational institutions==
==Education==
The following institutions are located in Parnasree:
# Parnasree Vidyamandir H. S. School
# Parnasree Vidyamandir H. S. School
# Sharada Vidyapith  for girls
# Sharada Vidyapith  for girls
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# Holy Cross Mission School
# Holy Cross Mission School
# Sishu Bharati Uccha Bidyamandir
# Sishu Bharati Uccha Bidyamandir
# Behala Boys High School
# Alankrita Tutorials and Alankrita Careers
# Kidzee
#Eurokids
# Pathfinder
# Path creator
#Sikkhan.


==External links==
==External links==

Latest revision as of 10:25, 17 September 2025

Parnasree Pally
Neighbourhood in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Parnasree Pally, Upen Baneerjee Road
Parnasree Pally, Upen Baneerjee Road
Location in Kolkata
Coordinates: 22°30′32″N 88°18′22″E / 22.509°N 88.306°E / 22.509; 88.306
Country India
StateWest Bengal
CityKolkata
DistrictKolkata[1][2]
Kolkata Suburban RailwayBrace Bridge
Municipal CorporationKolkata Municipal Corporation
KMC ward131
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
700060
Lok Sabha constituencyKolkata Dakshin
Vidhan Sabha constituencyBehala Paschim

Parnasree Pally is an upscale residential area located in Behala, a locality in southern Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India. It was incorporated into the Kolkata Municipal Corporation in 1985. The name "Parnasree" translates to "beauty of the leaves" in English. Previously known as Halderbagan, it is believed that the Halders were associated with the Sabarna Roy Chowdhury family. The name "Parnasree" was coined by the late Asoke Ratan Mazumder when he became a member of the cooperative society established for the rehabilitation of refugees during the Partition of India in 1947.

History[edit | edit source]

In 1941, as preparations for war against a potential Japanese invasion began in India, a piece of land locally known as Halder Bagan was acquired by the government for constructing an airstrip. An "Anti-Aircraft" gun was also installed on the site. After the war, the land came under the jurisdiction of the Central Government, with portions allocated to the Calcutta Port Trust and the local government. Following Independence, Dr. B.C. Roy, the first Chief Minister of West Bengal, directed the Land and Land Revenue department to utilize the land effectively.

Adjacent to present-day Taratola Road, a low-lying marshy area was filled by a company contracted for the later development of Salt Lake. As a preliminary endeavor, they filled this low-lying area. Regarding the Parnasree episode, the Bengal Government announced the establishment of a cooperative society for East Bengal refugees to develop a habitable planned township in accordance with municipal norms set by the South Suburban Municipality. The Land and Land Revenue department formed a steering committee chaired by Mr. Amal Home of Hindusthan Insurance Company (later LIC) with members including Mr. Kshitindra Mohan Sen, Ex-Director of Customs, Mr. Mahendra Kumar De, Dr. Rukmini Dutta Roy, Mr. M. L. Dhar, Lawyer, and Mr. Nikhil Adhikari of United Bank of India.

The initial office of this cooperative society was set up in Mr. M.L. Dhar's chamber at Dover Lane in September 1948. The scenario involved the promotion of the New Alipore township by Hindusthan, offering large plots with modern amenities such as sewerage, water connection, metal roads, and electrified streets. Many Hindusthan employees, unable to afford plots in New Alipore due to its high price, turned to the new project office for information. It was then that Mr. Asoke Ratan Mazumder suggested the name Parnasree Pally Samabay Samiti for the cooperative, which was accepted by a voice vote and promptly registered in October 1948.

The cooperative began selling shares, priced at Rs. 100 per person with an option to pay Rs. 50 initially and the remaining Rs. 50 within six months. Mr. Robin Routh conducted surveys and planned site layouts, while low-lying areas were filled by digging ponds. The developed lands were gradually transferred to Parnasree Pally Samabay Samiti and distributed to shareholders for municipal mutation at Rs. 500 per plot. Numerous deed conveyances with the Government of West Bengal were later executed at stipulated prices.

Present day[edit | edit source]

The local dhobis of Parnasree are considered some of the oldest residents of the area and can still be found in the Dhopapara area, consisting of two to three houses. Parnasree also hosts several banks, including the State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank (formerly United Bank of India), Allahabad Bank, Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, and HDFC Bank, along with a few ATMs of other banks. Additionally, the area is home to the Parnasree Palli Post Office, which is assigned the postal code 700060.

A 40-foot wide road encircles the core area of Parnasree, leading to the junction of Banamali Naskar Road and Upen Banerjee Road, where it merges back into Upen Banerjee Road at RIC More (Crossing). Parnasree features a bustling bus station where various bus routes, including 13, S4, S4D, AC4, AC4A, E4, VS-4, and Parnasree Howrah Mini bus, terminate. Moreover, Parnasree Pally is situated in close proximity to Behala Airport, which is slated for conversion into a regional air traffic hub for Bengal and other nearby areas.[3]

Geography[edit | edit source]

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Police district[edit | edit source]

Parnashree Police Station operates within the South West division of Kolkata Police. Situated at the Ward Health Unit on Upen Banerjee Road, Block-14, Parnasree Pally, Kolkata-700060, it holds jurisdiction over an area bordered on the north by Taratala Police Station, on the east by Behala Police Station, on the south by Thakurpukur Police Station, and on the west by Mahestala Police Station.[4]

Behala Women Police Station, situated at the same address as Behala Police Station, serves the entire jurisdiction of the South West division, including Sarsuna, Taratala, Behala, Parnasree, Thakurpukur, and Haridevpur police stations.[4]

Jadavpur, Thakurpukur, Behala, Purba Jadavpur, Tiljala, Regent Park, Metiabruz, Nadial, and Kasba police stations were transferred from South 24 Parganas to Kolkata in 2011. With the exception of Metiabruz, all of these police stations were divided into two. The newly established police stations are Parnasree, Haridevpur, Garfa, Patuli, Survey Park, Pragati Maidan, Bansdroni, and Rajabagan.[5]

Transport[edit | edit source]

Parnasree Bus Terminus

Parnasree has a bus terminal named Parnasree Bus Terminus. A variety of AC & Non-AC Buses depart from this terminus.

Bus[edit | edit source]

WBTC

  • S-4 (Parnasree - Karunamoyee)
  • AC-4 (Parnasree - Howrah Stn)
  • AC-49 (Parnasree - Ecospace)
  • AC-4A (Parnasree - Ecospace)
  • S-4D (Parnasree - Ecospace)
  • E-4 (Parnasree - Howrah Stn)

Education[edit | edit source]

The following institutions are located in Parnasree:

  1. Parnasree Vidyamandir H. S. School
  2. Sharada Vidyapith for girls
  3. Behala College
  4. Behala Government Polytechnic College
  5. Holy Cross Mission School
  6. Sishu Bharati Uccha Bidyamandir
  7. Behala Boys High School
  8. Alankrita Tutorials and Alankrita Careers
  9. Kidzee
  10. Eurokids
  11. Pathfinder
  12. Path creator
  13. Sikkhan.

External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "South 24 Parganas district".
  2. "Map of Kolkata (Calcutta)".
  3. Reporter, B. S. (4 September 2011). "AAI set to renovate Behala airport for civil operations". Business Standard India. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Kolkata Police". South West Division. KP. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  5. "Midnight change of guard – 17 more police stations come under Lalbazar". The Telegraph. 1 September 2011. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2018.