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Bidhannagar

1962 establishments in West BengalCities and towns in North 24 Parganas districtKolkata Metropolitan AreaNeighbourhoods in KolkataNeighbourhoods in North 24 Parganas district
Planned cities in IndiaPopulated places established in 1962Use Indian English from December 2020
Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata

Bidhannagar is a planned urban agglomeration in the Indian state of West Bengal, and a satellite township of Kolkata. It falls in Greater Kolkata region and currently falls under the administration of the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation. Keeping with its original name, it is commonly referred to as Salt Lake City, and was planned and developed between 1958 and 1965 to accommodate the burgeoning population of Kolkata.

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Bidhannagar
Bidhannagar Sector III

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N 22.58 ° E 88.42 °
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700106 Bidhannagar, Sector III
West Bengal, India
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Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
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Central Park (Kolkata)
Central Park (Kolkata)

Central Park situated in Salt Lake is a public urban park. It is also known as Banabitan. It is the second largest open space in Kolkata Metropolitan Area after the Maidan. It is a favorite hangout for lovers. This park is easily reachable from the Karunamoyee Bus Terminus in Salt Lake. Central Park metro station and depot of Kolkata Metro Line 2 are located here. On the roads surrounding the park are the buildings where the West Bengal government has relocated many government departments. The park is built around an expansive water body. There is a bridge which connects on side of the lake to an island which has a pagoda. The lake serves as a haven for water birds like lesser whistling duck, common moorhen, white-breasted waterhen, rufous treepie, cattle egret, cormorants and other species. There are also boating facilities in a cordoned off section of the lake near the rose garden. The park has a very beautiful rose garden (near Gate No.1, opposite of Bikash Bhawan). The rose garden is bordered by rows of hedges surrounding the rose plants. When in bloom, the rose flowers present a delightful sight. The park's butterfly garden has several species of butterflies. The butterfly garden consists of several plots where shrubs and trees on which butterflies and their larvae (caterpillar) feed, have been planted. Dedicated gardeners maintain these areas under the guidance of Nature Mates - Nature Club. The West Bengal Forest Dept. supports this initiative. The butterfly garden can be easily reached after entering the park from Gate No.1 and then taking a right from the main walking track.