Durga Nagar, Kolkata

Durganagar is a residential locality in Kolkata’s North Dumdum. With the PIN Code 700065, it is part of the North 24 Parganas district. Kolkata’s reverence and love for Goddess Durga are known facts. This reverence yet again takes centerstage as the locality is popularly known to be named after the goddess herself. As a residential area, Durganagar readily connects its residents to other localities like Bediapara, Nalta, and Dum Dum Cantonment.

In Durganar, one can see the iconic yellow taxis of Kolkata and the modern app-based cabs. People can sit back at decades-old food joints or dine in at premium five-star restaurants. Residents can hop onto the city’s historic tram or board the more modern Kolkata metro. This blend of the old and the new summarises Durganagar’s transition from a rural locality to a rapidly urbanising area. The locality's commercial, residential and leisure mix ensures a balance of life at all times. While it boasts its fast-paced growth, it also wears the pride of holding on to the roots of traditional life despite the ongoing modernisation. 

What’s Good v/s What Can Be Better

Physical Infrastructure & Livability Index

Durganar offers prospering residential and commercial infrastructure to its residents. The locality is particularly popular among mid- and upper-mid-income families. Residents have a wide range of housing choices, from independent homes to multi-storey apartments. Well-equipped with modern amenities and daily necessities, the housing units are available for a wide range of budgets. Further, the locality’s reliable educational and healthcare infrastructure makes it all the more appealing.

Durganagar is also closely located in Kolkata’s flourishing employment hubs like Salt Lake Sector V and New Town. This proximity attracts many professionals and aspiring job seekers to this locality. Further, the presence of National Highway 12 plays a key role in movement to and from this locality. Kolkata Metro’s subway services are also easily accessible, ensuring smooth daily commutes. Entertainment facilities, from shopping malls to multiplexes, are also developing fast in this area. This balance of development and leisure lends a high livability index to this locality.

Social Infrastructure - Restaurants

Kolkata is famous for its love of food. A vibrant food culture is integral to the city’s rich cultural life. This culture also extends to the Durganagar locality, and here are some of it’s popularly visited local restaurants: 

• Red Carpet
• Aashirbad Restaurant
• Blue Nile Restaurant & Bar
• La Marino Restaurant
• Atithi Restaurant
• Lokenath Restaurant
• Chopsticks
• Momo I Am
• Paramanno Restaurant
• City Queen Restaurant Cum Bar
• Camella Restaurant
• Rup Restaurant
• Barsha Restaurant

Banks & ATMs

• Indian Bank
• Canara Bank
• Federal Bank
• IDFC First Bank ATM
• IndusInd Bank ATM
• HDFC Bank ATM

Metro & Railway Stations

• Kolkata City Railway Station (Chitpur)
• Durganar Train Station
• Birati Train Station
• Dumdum Railway Station
• Naopara Metro Station
• Baranagar Metro Station

Bus Terminals

• Dum Dum Bus Stop
• Nimta Bus Stop
• Airport Gate No.2 Bus Stand
• Saratpally Bus Stand

Airport

• Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport

Public Parks

• Golpark Community Park
• South Dumdum Children’s Park
• Rabindra Nazrul Park Durganagar
• Sarat Park
• Mrittika Children’s Park
• Uttar Nilachal Sishu Park
• Rabindra Children’s Park
• Anuranjan Children’s Park
• Bidhan Children’s Park
• Jhilmil Park
• Kazipara Park

Popular Roads in Durganagar 

Here are some of the most commonly used roads in this locality: 

• Belghoria Expressway: Part of the larger NH-12, the Belghoria expressway offers easy access to other parts of Kolkata and direct connectivity to the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport from Durganagar.
• Durganagar: Sodepur Road: This road is specifically significant for local connectivity within Durganagar and nearby areas like Sodepur, enhancing access to local markets, schools, and other essential services.
• Regional Roads: Durganagar features a number of local roads that facilitate intra-local movement. Some of the popular local roads in the area are Laxmi Narayan Road, School Road, Bekar Samity Road, and others. 

Nearby Localities 

How Do People Rate Durganagar 

Durganagar has gained an overall average rating of 3.8/5. As Durganagar is still a developing locality, there are positive and negative aspects to it. The easy access to National Highway 12 is one of the primary benefits this locality offers. It enhances the locality’s connectivity and increases its investment prospects. Other advantages include easy metro connectivity and ready availability of daily necessities. Like every developing locality, rising construction and a deteriorating environment are also concerns for Durganagar. Further, rising levels of traffic congestion are frequent complaints in this area. 

How to Visit Durganagar 

Here are the most commonly used road, rail and air routes to visit Kolkata’s Drurganagar.

By Road

Visitors can enter Kolkata from their respective states using the respective national highways. Once in Kolkata, following National Highway 12 helps you easily navigate to Durganagar.

By Rail

The Kolkata Railway Station (Chitpur) offers ready inter-state rail connectivity to Durganar. The station is only 9-10 kilometres from the locality and with ready availability of local conveyance.

By Air

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is just 4-5 kilometres from Durganagar. The airport connects domestic and international cities to this locality. 

Places to Visit in Durganagar 

Dakshineshwar Kali Temple

One of the most popular temples in Kolkata, the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, is known for its unique nine spires, called the navratna. Dedicated to the goddess Kali, the temple stands high on the banks of the Hooghly River. The Dakshineshwar Kali Temple has many renowned names associated with it. The temple was established in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni. It is also historically linked to the mystic saint Ramakrishna Paramahansa, who served as its head priest. The temple’s spiritual aura and distinct architecture make it a must-visit near Durganagar. 

Belur Math

Across the Hooghly River from the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math serves as the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. This place holds immense spiritual and cultural significance, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the prominent disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahansa.  Visitors are drawn to the math’s unique design and its humanitarian values of service. The Belur Math’s museum, chronicling the lives of Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda, is popular among visitors. Residents of Durganagar can use the NH-12 to visit the Belur Math comfortably.

Eco Park

One of the favourites among the residents of Durganar is the Eco Park, located in the New Town area. Spanning over 475 acres, it is the largest urban park in India and features a wide array of recreational and ecological zones, including themed gardens, water bodies, and cultural spaces. Boating in the large water body, walking leisurely in the thematic garden, or cycling the tracks, visitors can indulge in a range of recreational activites in the Eco Park. The National Highway 12 can directly connect to the Eco Park. 

Sunderbans

A bit further away but an unparalleled natural retreat, the Sunderbans mangrove forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest such forests in the world. This vast, tidal habitat is home to a rich biodiversity. From the Royal Bengal Tiger, to countless species of birds, a single visit offers enthralling wildlife experiences. The pervasive silence of the wild, echoed by the singing of the birds, is no less than a meditative experience. Sunderban’s expansive lands stretch from the Hooghly River in West Bengal to the Baleshwar River in Bangladesh. Visitors can choose from a range of tour packages and plan a memorable visit with their friends and family. 

Victoria Memorial

This majestic white marble building that’s become synonymous with Kolkata is located near Durganagar. Its expansive design and lush gardens make it one of Bengal’s most renowned landmarks. Built as a tribute to Queen Victoria, today's memorial features a rich collection of paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, and artifacts. The memorial offers an enriching glimpse into the city’s colonial past, and helps build an instant connection with its history. A short drive from Durganar can help easily reach the Victoria Memorial. 

Locality Comparison

Durganagar is well-connected to multiple other residential localities. These include areas like Rajbari, Bediapara, Khalisha Kota and Green Park. All these localities are part of the North 24 Parganas district and largely share a residential character similar to Durganagar's. They, too, offer a mix of residential and commercial facilities, along with multiple entertainment facilities to their residents. What makes Durganagar stand out is its close proximity to the Belghoria Expressway (part of NH 12). This highway plays a crucial role in the locality development and makes nearby areas easily accessible for the locals. 

Key Takeaways

Durganagar is an ideal locality for those looking for a quaint but well-equipped area in Northern Kolkata. Residents enjoy a prosperous lifestyle in this area, with easy access to all modern facilities. There are well-connected roads and highways. There is airport and subway connectivity. And despite being a dominantly residential area, IT hubs are also closely located. These facilities enhance the speed of development, making Durganagar a perfect fit for home seekers and professionals.