Belgachia Metro Station (also written Belgachhia, and sponsor-named Theism Belgachia) is an underground station on the Blue Line of Kolkata Metro, serving Belgachia, Paikpara, Tala, and the R.G. Kar Hospital area in North Kolkata.
Station Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Station Code | KBEL |
| Line | Blue Line (North-South corridor) |
| Structure | Underground, one island platform, two platform faces |
| Opened | 12 November 1984, as part of Kolkata Metro’s first line |
| Operator | Metro Railway, Kolkata |
| Depth | About 5 metres below Belgachia Road, one of the shallowest stations |
| Address | Belgachia Road, Belgachia, Kolkata, West Bengal 700037 |
| Coordinates | 22°36′22″N 88°23′11″E |
Location
The station lies beneath Belgachia Road in North Kolkata. It was the penultimate stop before Dum Dum when the first line opened. It sits between Dum Dum and Shyambazar stations. Nearby localities include Paikpara, Tala, Duttabagan, and the R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital side.
Connectivity
- Metro: Blue Line only. Sources conflict on whether Belgachia counts as an interchange, but I could not verify any interchange with another metro line. Treat it as a single-line station.
- Railway: Kolkata railway station (KOAA, formerly Chitpur) is on Canal Circular Road in the same Belgachia area, and Belgachia is its nearest metro station. It is one of the five major railway hubs of the Kolkata metropolitan area.
- Suburban rail: Patipukur station on the Circular Line also lists Belgachia metro as its nearest metro station.
- Buses: Routes serving the Belgachia area include 215/1 (Lake Town to Howrah), 227 (Bangur Avenue to B.N.R.), KB-16, AC40 (Airport to Howrah Maidan), 93, 91, 91A, and DN-18.
- Trams: Tram service to Belgachia has been shut since 2019.
- Airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is reachable by road via Jessore Road, and the AC40 bus links the airport to this area.
Route
Belgachia is on the Blue Line, which runs north-south through the city. The station appears between Dum Dum on the Dakshineswar side and Shyambazar on the Shahid Khudiram side.
- Towards Dakshineswar: Dum Dum, then Noapara, Baranagar, and on to Dakshineswar.
- Towards South Kolkata: Shyambazar, then Esplanade, Kalighat, and Tollygunge.
The station is useful for travel towards Dum Dum, Dakshineswar, Shyambazar, Esplanade, Kalighat, Tollygunge and South Kolkata.
Gates
The station has multiple entry and exit points, and guides list landmarks such as Belgachhia, R.G. Kar Hospital, and Paikpara, plus Duttabagan Milk Colony, the CTC/WBTC depot, and the main gate of the West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences.
- Gate A: generally useful for Belgachia local roads.
- Gate B: generally useful for R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital.
- Gate C: generally better for Paikpara.
Gate letters and landmarks come from a third-party guide, so check the station signboards before exiting, as North Kolkata roads can be narrow and busy.
Neighbouring Stations
| Direction | Station |
|---|---|
| Towards Dakshineswar (north) | Dum Dum |
| Towards Shahid Khudiram (south) | Shyambazar |
Shyambazar is also the nearest metro station to the wider Belgachia neighbourhood, at roughly 0.72 km by one listing.
Facilities
Verified facility details are limited:
- One listing says the station is not accessible, while another platform lists Divyang-friendly facilities, toilets, parking, and ATMs as items to check. These sources conflict, so confirm accessibility with Metro Railway or at the station.
- Because the station is shallow, the walk from street to platform is short compared with deeper stations.
- Standard Kolkata Metro services such as ticket counters and smart card or QR ticketing are generally available network-wide, but confirm what is offered here.
Timings and first and last train details vary, so check the Metro Railway Kolkata website or the official app before travelling.
FAQ
Q: Which line is Belgachia on?
A: The Blue Line, on the North-South corridor.
Q: What is the station code?
A: KBEL.
Q: When did it open?
A: 12 November 1984.
Q: Which stations are next to it?
A: Dum Dum towards Dakshineswar and Shyambazar towards the south.
Q: Is it underground?
A: Yes, and it is one of the shallowest, at about 5 metres depth.
Q: Which gate should I use for R.G. Kar Hospital?
A: Gate B is generally suggested, but follow the signboards.
Q: Is Kolkata railway station nearby?
A: Yes, Kolkata station (Chitpur) is in the Belgachia area, and Belgachia is its nearest metro station.
Q: Is it wheelchair accessible?
A: Sources conflict, so please confirm with Metro Railway before travelling.