Esplanade Metro Station is located in the heart of Kolkata and serves as a major commercial hub on the Blue Line.
Station Overview
Esplanade is the station of the blue of the Kolkata Metro. As an essential transit hub, this station connects thousands of daily commuters from nearby area of Esplanade to Delhi and other parts of the National Capital Region (NCR). With its modern infrastructure, passenger-friendly facilities, and easy access to nearby transport services, Esplanade plays a crucial role in easing urban mobility.
Connectivity and Location
Esplanade is situated at latitude 22.5694 and longitude 88.3535, making it a prime location for travelers. this station is situated on the blue, which begins from Dakshineswar. This metro station is highly beneficial for residents of Dakshineswar and surrounding areas who rely on public transportation for their daily commutes.
Facilities and Amenities
To ensure a comfortable travel experience, Shaheed Sthal is equipped with several passenger-friendly facilities, including:
- parking: Not Available
- disabled_access: Available
- restrooms: Available
- atm: Available
- first_aid: Available
- cloak_room: Not Available
- trolley_services: Not Available
- food_courts: Available
- shopping_outlets: Available
Metro Line and Station Layout
Esplanade is an Island platform metro station with a side platform layout. The station has two platforms:
- Platform 1: Blue Line towards Kavi Subhash
- Platform 2: Blue Line towards Dakshineswar
Nearby Places and Landmarks
Esplanade is located close to various schools, hospitals, malls, and recreational spots, making it a central point for residents and visitors. Some of the key nearby places include:
Schools
Don Bosco School
Don Bosco School is 2.0 km away from the Esplanade
Colleges
St. Xavier's College
St. Xavier's College is 2.5 km away from the Esplanade
Hospitals
Apollo Gleneagles Hospital
Apollo Gleneagles Hospital is 3.2 km away from the Esplanade
Tourist Places
New Market
New Market is 0.5 km away from the Esplanade
Indian Museum
Indian Museum is 1.0 km away from the Esplanade
Hotels
The Oberoi Grand
The Oberoi Grand is 0.6 km away from the Esplanade
Shops
New Market Shopping Area
New Market Shopping Area is 0.5 km away from the Esplanade
Recreation Places
Maidan Park
Maidan Park is 2.5 km away from the Esplanade
Metro Fare Details
Esplanade offers an affordable metro fare structure, starting at ₹10. Here are some example fares to major stations:
| Station Name | Fair | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dakshineswar | ₹35 | 14.5 km |
| Baranagar | ₹30 | 13.0 km |
| Noapara | ₹30 | 11.5 km |
| Dum Dum | ₹25 | 10.0 km |
| Belgachhia | ₹25 | 8.5 km |
| Shyambazaar | ₹20 | 7.7 km |
| Shobhabazar Sutanuti | ₹20 | 7.1 km |
| Girish Park | ₹20 | 6.5 km |
| Mahatma Gandhi Road | ₹15 | 6.0 km |
| Central | ₹15 | 5.5 km |
| Chandni Chowk | ₹15 | 5.0 km |
| Esplanade | ₹10 | 0.0 km |
| Park Street | ₹10 | 0.5 km |
| Maidan | ₹10 | 1.0 km |
| Rabindra Sadan | ₹10 | 1.5 km |
| Netaji Bhavan | ₹10 | 2.0 km |
| Jatin Das Park | ₹10 | 2.5 km |
| Kalighat | ₹10 | 3.0 km |
| Rabindra Sarobar | ₹10 | 3.5 km |
| Mahanayak Uttam Kumar | ₹10 | 4.0 km |
| Netaji | ₹10 | 4.5 km |
| Masterda Surya Sen | ₹10 | 5.0 km |
| Gitanjali | ₹15 | 5.5 km |
| Kavi Nazrul | ₹15 | 6.0 km |
| Shahid Khudiram | ₹15 | 6.5 km |
| Kavi Subhash | ₹15 | 7.0 km |
