College Street, Kolkata
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About College Street
College Street is a 900 m long street in central Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. Kolkata has its own 'Boi Para' as College Street, which is the largest book selling market in the country. David Hare founded the Hindu College in 1817 with twenty scholars.
Thus, the street on which the Hindu College was located came to be known as "College Street" under the rule of Lord Wellesley.
Interesting facts about College Street
- The street houses several centers of intellectual activity, notably the Indian Coffee House, a cafe that has attracted the city's intellectuals for decades.
- College Street is the largest book market in India as well as Asia.
- College Street is most famous for its small and large book stores, giving it the nickname of Boi Para (Colony of Books).
- College Street Chittaranjan Avenue, Kolkata has more than a hundred colleges offering courses or degrees that are competitive in the world market.
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College Street FAQs:
𝒜. It is located at College St, Kolkata, Kolkata.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the College Street: College Street is open from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm all days in week. No entry fee..
𝒜. You should visit College Street during January, February, March, April, May, June months for best experience.
📅 Last update: 2024-06-25 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan
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