Lalbazar (Bengali: লালবাজার)
Lalbazar is a neighbourhood in central Kolkata, earlier known as Calcutta, in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is part of the central business district adjoining BBD Bag area and is popularly known by the same name.
History: -
The road leading from the north-east corner of BBD Bag to Bowbazar was earlier known as ‘Avenue to the eastward’. It was also known as the Great Bungalo Road. The modern police office was the residence of John Palmer, one of the merchant princes of Kolkata. Earlier to that it was said to be ‘an old ruin of a house, formerly the residence of some black native.’ The house next to it was the Harmonic Tavern, the handsomest house in its day and pulled down long back.
Location: -
Lalbazar - The headquarters of the Kolkata Police is located at 18, Lalbazar Street, Kolkata – 700001 and situated in the far North West corner of BBD Bag area. It is just 2.6 km from Howrah station through Brabourn Road.
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