East Kolkata

The eastern part of the Kolkata city is dominated by the township of Salt Lake City. The region is characterized by salt lakes and well planned residential blocks. The areas that fall in the eastern region include Salt Lake City, Baguiati, Sealdah and Tangra. Salt Lake City occupies great territorial area and is evolving into an independent and self sufficient city. This part of the city is divided into regular blocks and houses most of the attractions in the region.

The eastern part of the city is provided with attractions like major railway station (Sealdah Railway Station), Railway Museum, amusement parks, stadium (the largest stadium of India), wetlands (habitat for hundreds of rare birds), the China town and renowned institutes like Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Variable Energy Cyclotron and S N Bose Institute. The eastern city suburbs have many established shopping centres and health care units. Railways and roadways provide the means of accessibility into the region. The Satin Sen Sarani road, that bifurcates into Nazrul Islam Avenue and Canal Circular Road, constitute the major road links in the region.