Ramnagar, Kolkata

ram nagar Kolkata is a residential locality in the garden reach area in the south-western part of kolkata. ram nagar is densely populated and of immense economic import, close to the kolkata port on the river hooghly bank. the botanical gardens is opposite the locality on the west bank of the river. the upcoming residential locality is in proximity to an industrial and wholesale commercial hub, the most prominent garden reach ship builders. 

ram nagar in kolkata has a historical past associated with the oudh king, nawab wajid ali shah. he landed in the neighboring metiabruz in 1856 after being deposed by the british. exiled in the locality, he created a mini lucknow to relive his glorious past.  the nawab is credited with concocting the kolkata biryani recipe containing the ubiquitous “aloo.” ram nagar basks in the glory of this rich legacy amid the bustle of myriad industries.

ram nagar is situated to the north-east of maheshtala, west of kidderpore, and the north of taratala and behala. among ram nagars neighborhoods are the notable names like metiabruz, bnr colony, bartala, bandhartala, badartala, and rajabagan. the larger garden reach area, within which ram nagar falls, is an economic hotspot of kolkata. ram nagar is strategically located adjacent to the port and close to kolkatas industrial hub.  its physical and social infrastructure attracts homebuyers to the upcoming residential neighborhood with possibly the most affordable residential property in the vicinity. 

ram nagar in garden reach of kolkata enjoys proximity to the south eastern railway headquarters, which supports the localitys social infrastructure. schools, healthcare facilities, and a host of recreation and entertainment options are crucial to the areas residents. the locality residents have different commute options to the various prominent kolkata destinations. the central business district is 7 km, howrah station – one of the busiest terminals is 9 km, while the nsc bose international airport is 31 km. the it hubs in sector v, salt lake, and new town are 21 km and 27 km. close-by rail station on the suburban railway system connects the residents to different parts of the city.  

key highlights: 

• ram nagar is strategically located in the garden reach area in kolkata, near the kolkata port and economic hotspot. 

• it is one of the most affordable residential localities in kolkata.

• the newly constructed garden reach flyover, a major physical infrastructure landmark, has enhanced the potential of the locality manifold. 

whats great?:

• the nearby industries and the port are the significant employment and commerce generators in the locality. 

• commissioning of the joka – esplanade metro link will significantly enhance the development potential of the locality. 

• the social infrastructure in ram nagar is robust. 

Whats not Great?:

• the area is densely populated, giving rise to congestion. 

• traffic snarls are common in the area due to goods transport to and from the kolkata port. 

• major overhaul of localitys infrastructure is a necessity. 

other highlights:

social infrastructure:

the local industry – both in the public corporate sectors, south eastern railways, and the port trust authority, are the mainstay of social infrastructure in the ram nagar locality of garden reach. schools, hospitals, recreation, markets, and nearby hangout zones are all dependent on the industrys benevolence and the mncs operating in the area. 

shopping complex & markets:

ram nagar residents are spoilt for choice in meeting their daily grocery and provision needs in the local markets and stores. atva distance of 3 km, the fancy market is one of the most famous landmarks nearby. some of the large shopping centers and malls in the neighborhood are. 

• daily market.

• sahida market.

• gausia market.

• sar market. 

• carmel market. 

health care centers:

the ram nagar locality has a slew of government hospitals in the immediate vicinity. a few private hospitals are located farther away across the Diamond Harbour Road.  

• garden reach state general hospital. 

• unipon hospital.

• se railway central hospital. 

• metiabruz super-specialty hospital. 

• garden reach maternity hospital.

• cmri.

• woodlands hospital. 

connectivity & public transport:

the garden reach road is the main road connector in the area. the four-lane garden reach flyover commissioning from the brooklyn crossing in ram nagar to the majherhat – diamond harbour road crossing, covering 4.5 km in minutes, has eased the traffic movement considerably. blue and yellow private buses and the state buses plying through the ram nagar locality are the residents primary commute mode. the nearest railheads are the brace bridge and majerhat stations on the sealdah- budge budge suburban route. the joka-esplanade under construction metro link runs parallel to the locality. 

schools, bank & fitness centers:

schools:

there are governments and private schools in the ram nagar vicinity. some of the well-known are:

• metiabruz high school.

• bengali bazar high school.

• garden reach maulana azad high school.

• kendriya vidyalaya. 

• dar al-arqam international school.

• pajs english day school.

• st. jacobs high school.

• guru nanak modern school.

banks:

almost every public and private sector bank has a presence in the ram nagar locality because it is an industrial and a commercial hub.  

fitness centers:

• garden reach health club.

• fitness plus. 

popular landmarks near locality:

• botanical gardens.

• surinam ghat. 

• imambara. 

• maitri park.

• bnr garden.