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700002

Kolkata Central

Kolkata North Division · West Bengal

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About this locality

Pincode 700002 covers central Kolkata including the Poddar Court area and the dense commercial-residential fabric between the Dalhousie business district and the residential northern zones. The area includes Kolkata China Town (Tiretti Bazaar), one of Asia oldest Chinese settlements with its dim sum bakeries, Chinese temples and morning market. The trading firms, wholesale markets and the layered streetscape of old Calcutta commercial character define this zone.

China Town of Kolkata (Tiretti Bazaarone of Asia oldest Chinese settlements)historic trading districtdense old Calcutta commercial fabric

Civic amenity score

7.0 / 10 · Good

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Historical roots

Kolkata China Town dates to the late 18th century when Chinese migrants followed Yang Tai Chow who established a sugar mill here. The community of Hakka Chinese who settled in Tiretti Bazaar built one of South Asia most distinctive immigrant communities surviving for over two centuries.

Connectivity

MG Road and Bowbazar Metro stations. Central Kolkata. Howrah and Sealdah stations approximately 5 km.

Seasonal context
🍂Sharad Ritu — Kartika

Chinese New Year is celebrated with dragon dances and fireworks in Tiretti Bazaar. Durga Puja transforms the lanes. The pre-dawn dim sum market at Tiretti Bazaar operates daily and is most vibrant in winter months.

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HO

Head Office

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Branch Office

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