Ultadanga

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Ultadanga (Ulta Danga) is a busy neighbourhood in North Kolkata, West Bengal. It’s a major transport junction and a thriving commercial hub with markets, banks, offices, shops, and restaurants.

Location and history
- Located in Kolkata district near Shyambazar, Shobhabazar and Maniktala.
- The name means “the land on the opposite bank.” It was part of the Dihi Panchannagram villages bought by the East India Company in the 18th century.

Transport and landmarks
- Hudco More is the main crossroads where Ultadanga Main Road, VIP Road, CIT Road and Bagmari Road meet.
- EM Bypass runs nearby.
- Tram route 18 serves Ultadanga.
- The Ultadanga Flyover, opened in 2011, connects EM Bypass with VIP Road.
- Bidhannagar Road railway station is located here.
- Gouribari/Arindabo Setu bridges link Ultadanga to Maniktala.
- The area hosts many banks and a Sony showroom near Ultadanga crossing.

Shops, malls, and eateries
- Many shops and restaurants, including popular spots like Honey da Dhaba and Delhi Darbar.
- Nearby malls in Kankurgachi include Mani Square, City Center, Charnok City, and Pantaloon.

Institutions and administration
- Sir Gurudas Mahavidyalaya (formerly Gurudas College of Commerce) is here, affiliated to the University of Calcutta.
- It falls under Kolkata Municipal Corporation wards 13, 14, and 32.
- Ultadanga police station is part of the Eastern Suburban division; Ultadanga Women police station covers several nearby districts.

Notable event
- In January 2010, a fire in Basanti Colony left one dead and about 450 homeless; the government rebuilt the homes and redistributed them within six months.