Kestopur


Kestopur is a locality in Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is close to Kolkata and also a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority.
Kestopur lies on Kazi Nazrul Islam Sarani, more commonly known as VIP Road, which connects the area with Dumdum/Kolkata Airport. The community is made up of people of various religions from different states. Kestopur has over the years become an area of great prominence because of its proximity to areas like Salt Lake and New Town. VIP Road-Kestopur crossing was one of the busiest of the Kazi Nazrul Islam Sarani. However the construction of a flyover along with subway at the crossing helps in decongesting the traffic at the junction.

Culture

Kestopur is visited by people from parts of Kolkata and North 24 Parganas owing to its proximity to famous water park Aquatica.
The annual fair organised in Baroaritala area known as Raj Rajeswhari Mela is about 170 years old.

Transport

passes along the west boundary of Kestopur. Many buses ply through 'Kestopur More' on VIP Road. The only bus which enters into Kestopur is 12C/2, which runs along Thakdari Road.

Police Station