Bidhannagar

Bidhannagar is a planned city in West Bengal comprising six sectors divided into forty-one wards, located just north of Kolkata. The layout includes residential blocks, commercial zones, and parks connected by a grid of wide avenues.

The city was developed between 1958 and 1965 according to plans by Serbian architect Dobrivoje Toskovic to relieve population pressure in Kolkata. The project followed a rational model with clearly defined zones for housing, work, and leisure.

The area maintains traditional Bengali celebrations while integrating modern educational institutions, with a literacy rate reaching ninety percent of the population.

Visitors can navigate the city using the sector-based numbering system, which makes finding addresses straightforward. Buses, taxis, and the commuter railway link the different neighborhoods to central Kolkata.

Sector V houses around 1,500 IT companies, forming the largest technology hub in Eastern India. The office towers and business parks draw professionals from across the country.

Location: Bidhannagar subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Website: http://bmcwbgov.in

GPS coordinates: 22.58000,88.42000

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:31