Tiljala
| Tiljala | |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood in Kolkata (Calcutta) | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | West Bengal |
| City | Kolkata |
| Ward | 66, 67 of KMC |
| Parliamentary constituency | Kolkata Dakshin |
| Assembly constituency | Ballygunge |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 700039 |
| Area code(s) | +91 33 2343-2344 |
It is a neighbourhood in Kolkata, bordered by E.M. Bypass in the east, Ballygunge Place in the west, Kasba in the south and Topsia in the north.
History
Originally a slum area, Tiljala was once known for abject living conditions and high crime rates. [1] It has seen a recent real estate boom but urbanization hasn't kept pace with settlements. Scattered pockets of slums exist, illegal constructions are on the rise and the arterial roads still lack pavements.
The construction of the Bondel Gate flyover, bridging the Kolkata Suburban Railway (Sealdah South Section) between Picnic Garden Road and Bondel Road was completed in 2006 after a long legal wrangle over land dispute. The proposed widening of Picnic Garden Road and G. S. Bose Road is yet to take place.[2]
Areas
- Picnic Garden
- Tagore Park
- Kustia
- Katapukur
Demographics
[3] It housed one of the largest slums, mainly Muslim, in the city. In 1971, Hindu refugees from Bangladesh settled in colonies. At present, Tiljala is a melting pot with great ethnic diversity - there are Bengalis, Marwaris, Punjabis, Anglo-Indians, Nepalis, a number of communities from Bihar and the North-East and a few African nationals.
Education
There are several pre-schools and government aided higher secondary schools.
- Tiljala Boys High School
- Bijoynagar High School
- Brojonath Girls High School
- Tiljala Girls High School
Culture
The Ras Purnima is celebrated with an elaborate fair and a circus show.
Sunil Nagar club won the prestigious Asian Paints Sharad Shamman "Best Durga Puja" award three times in 1992, 1995 and 1999.