Lower Circular Road cemetery

Lower Circular Road cemetery is a burial ground in Kolkata containing thousands of graves spread across extensive grounds. The graves display varied memorial styles and inscriptions that reflect the individuals and periods represented here.

The site was established in 1840 and served as the final resting place for many British East India Company employees during colonial times. It became a major burial ground for the British and European population of Kolkata.

The burial ground holds graves of individuals who shaped Kolkata's history, including writers and military personnel from different eras. These graves reflect the diverse communities that lived in the city during colonial times.

The cemetery is accessible from Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Road and remains an active burial site. Visitors should wear respectful clothing and maintain the quiet atmosphere of the space.

The cemetery contains two Commonwealth war graves from World War II, including the resting place of a British Indian Army officer. These memorials preserve the memory of those who died far from home during the global conflict.

Location: Ward No. 61, Kolkata Municipal Corporation

Inception: 1840

GPS coordinates: 22.54780,88.36370

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:04