India • West Bengal
Site analysis in Kolkata
An introduction to site analysis in Kolkata, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Planning regime
Kolkata Metropolitan Area Vision 2025 + KMDA + WBTCP Act 1979
Key constraints
- East Kolkata Wetlands (Ramsar)
- Heritage colonial buildings
- Hooghly river flood/silt
- Soft alluvial soil deep piling
Climate context
Aw tropical wet-dry. 2310 hrs sunshine. 1600mm rainfall. SW monsoon Jun-Sep.
Topography
Ganges-Brahmaputra delta 9m AOD, very flat, tidal influence.
Transport spine
Kolkata Metro 3 lines (East-West Line under Hooghly), trams (last in India), suburban rail.
Building height context
The 42 at 268m. CBD Park Street, Camac Street 100-200m. Heritage Esplanade strict low. Salt Lake Sector V planned mid-rise.
Notable recent projects
- New Town Rajarhat
- Kolkata East-West Metro
- BBD Bagh restoration
- Garden Reach
Questions
What planning policies apply in Kolkata?
Kolkata Metropolitan Area Vision 2025 + KMDA + WBTCP Act 1979
What are the most common site constraints in Kolkata?
East Kolkata Wetlands (Ramsar). Heritage colonial buildings. Hooghly river flood/silt. Soft alluvial soil deep piling.
Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Kolkata?
Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.
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