Girish Park Metro Station is an underground station on the Blue Line of the Kolkata Metro, situated in the Jorasanko area. Named after the renowned Bengali playwright Girish Chandra Ghosh, the station serves as a vital transit point in North Kolkata, connecting commuters to various parts of the city.
Station Overview
Girish Park 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 Girish Park 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, Girish Park plays a crucial role in easing urban mobility.
Connectivity and Location
Girish Park is situated at latitude 22.5856 and longitude 88.3631, 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: Not Available
- first_aid: Available
- cloak_room: Not Available
- trolley_services: Not Available
- food_courts: Not Available
- shopping_outlets: Not Available
Metro Line and Station Layout
Girish Park is an Island platform metro station with a side platform layout. The station has two platforms:
- Platform 1: Blue Line towards Mahatma Gandhi Road
- Platform 2: Blue Line towards Shobhabazar Sutanuti
Nearby Places and Landmarks
Girish Park 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
Bethune Collegiate School
Bethune Collegiate School is 1.0 km away from the Girish Park
Colleges
Bethune College
Bethune College is 1.0 km away from the Girish Park
Hospitals
R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital
R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital is 2.0 km away from the Girish Park
Tourist Places
Jorasanko Thakur Bari
Jorasanko Thakur Bari is 0.5 km away from the Girish Park
Marble Palace
Marble Palace is 1.2 km away from the Girish Park
Hotels
Hotel O2 Oxygen
Hotel O2 Oxygen is 2.5 km away from the Girish Park
Shops
Hatibagan Market
Hatibagan Market is 1.5 km away from the Girish Park
Recreation Places
Girish Park
Girish Park is 0.1 km away from the Girish Park
Metro Fare Details
Girish Park offers an affordable metro fare structure, starting at ₹10. Here are some example fares to major stations:
| Station Name | Fair | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dakshineswar | ₹10 | 10.5 km |
| Baranagar | ₹10 | 9.2 km |
| Noapara | ₹10 | 6.8 km |
| Dum Dum | ₹5 | 4.6 km |
| Belgachhia | ₹5 | 3.1 km |
| Shyambazar | ₹5 | 2.0 km |
| Shobhabazar Sutanuti | ₹5 | 1.0 km |
| Mahatma Gandhi Road | ₹5 | 1.0 km |
| Central | ₹5 | 1.6 km |
| Chandni Chowk | ₹5 | 2.1 km |
| Esplanade | ₹5 | 2.6 km |
| Park Street | ₹10 | 3.4 km |
| Maidan | ₹10 | 4.0 km |
| Rabindra Sadan | ₹10 | 4.6 km |
| Netaji Bhavan | ₹10 | 5.2 km |
| Jatin Das Park | ₹10 | 5.8 km |
| Kalighat | ₹10 | 6.4 km |
| Rabindra Sarobar | ₹10 | 7.0 km |
| Mahanayak Uttam Kumar | ₹10 | 7.6 km |
| Netaji | ₹10 | 8.3 km |
| Masterda Surya Sen | ₹10 | 9.1 km |
| Gitanjali | ₹10 | 9.9 km |
| Kavi Nazrul | ₹10 | 10.6 km |
| Shahid Khudiram | ₹10 | 11.4 km |
| Kavi Subhash | ₹10 | 12.3 km |
