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DHK/Dhakuria (2 PFs)
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Track: Double Electric-Line

Dhakuria Railway Station, situated on the Sealdah-South Suburban line of the Kolkata Suburban Railway, is a bustling hub connecting various parts of South Kolkata. The station features two platforms and basic amenities like waiting rooms and ticket counters. Its proximity to Dhakuria Lake and the vibrant Sarat Ghosh Garden Road adds to its charm.

Tourism

Kalighat Kali Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, a major pilgrimage site.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple: Another famous temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, located on the banks of the Ganges.
Belur Math: The headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, a spiritual and religious organization founded by Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
Howrah Maidan: A large park with a mosque and a Christian church, offering various religious sites to explore.
St. Paul's Cathedral: A magnificent cathedral with a rich history and architectural splendor.

Food

Annapurna Sweets: Famous for its delicious sweets, snacks, and vegetarian meals.
The Bhojohori Manna: A renowned Bengali restaurant serving traditional vegetarian dishes.
Kasturi: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Govinda's: A vegetarian restaurant serving pure vegetarian food based on the principles of Vaishnavism.
Haldiram's: A popular chain serving a range of vegetarian snacks, sweets, and meals.

Station Address

Dhakuria Railway Station, Sarat Ghosh Garden Road, Dhakuria, Kolkata - 700031
State: West Bengal

Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: n/a
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Sealdah


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Feb 07 (19:52)   DHK/Dhakuria (2 PFs)
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Jun 05 2022 (22:01)   DHK/Dhakuria (2 PFs)
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Life of people in a station of Kolkata.
Pic credit: Soumen Mukherjee.
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Sep 11 2018 (16:22)   33061/Canning - Barasat Local | DHK/Dhakuria (2 PFs)
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Some pictures captured, just a few moments ago, enjoy the scenery of a torrential downpour at a typical Kolkata Suburban station...
Camera used :- Moto G5
Location :- Dhakuria, on the Ballygunge-Sonarpur section of the Sealdah South-Diamond Harbour suburban line.
Picture captured :- Self
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Picture 1, 4, 9 :- Intense rain towards BLN & JDP side.
Picture 3 :- Digital Clock at DHK in the midst of a heavy downpour.
Picture 2, 10 :- Canning-Barasat local departing from platform 1
Picture 5 :- Sealdah-Canning local arriving on platform 2
Picture 6, 7 :- Diamond Harbour- Sealdah local arriving on 1.
Picture 8 :- Sealdah-Diamond Harbour local arriving on platform numbered 2.

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Jul 16 2018 (20:05)   34412/Sealdah - Sonarpur Local | JDP/Jadabpur (2 PFs)
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Is there some problem on the tracks between Jadabpur and Dhakuria?
Why are trains literally crawling on this section?
Already travelling on the Sealdah South is a torturous affair upto Park Circus due to obvious reasons, the only respite being around Ballygunge and now this?
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Jul 17 2017 (15:27)   DHK/Dhakuria (2 PFs)
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Some of pics of my short trip from Dhakuria to Baghajatin.
taken around 1 pm today.
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