Joka, Kolkata


Joka is a locality in South West Kolkata, India.

Administration

Joka and part of Pailan-Daulatpur are a part of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Joka had a total population of 9,302, of which 4,645 were males and 4,657 were females. Population below 6 years was 763. The total number of literates in Joka was 7,803.

Kolkata urban agglomeration

The following municipalities and census towns in the South 24 Parganas district were part of the Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in the 2011 census: Maheshtala, Joka, Balarampur, Chata Kalikapur, Budge Budge, Nischintapur, Uttar Raypur, Pujali and Rajpur Sonarpur.

Transport

Joka is well connected with the rest of Kolkata by the 4-lane Diamond Harbour Road and 4 lane James Long Sarani. The stretch of the Diamond Harbour Road between Joka and Taratala is in pretty bad shape with many temporary diversions and narrowing to 2-lanes due to Metro Railway Construction and Gardenreach-Joka Water-line construction.
Joka-BBG Bagh Metro railway constructions are expected to be operational by 2022.
The old Joka Tram depot is now closed and tram services no longer exist.
Bus routes include-

Private Bus

In accordance with the recent developments in Joka, mainly Joka-BBD Bagh metro, the area has started to develop rapidly. Projects like Genexx Valley, Imperial Riddhi Siddhi have come up, providing housing facilities. Joka has also seen a rise in Retail and fast food chain - Dominoes being a prominent player in the area. is also located in Joka, serving the residents in the area with all the medical facilities.

Culture

This locality houses one of the important centers of the Bratachari movement containing Gurusaday Museum.

Education

Joka has prestigious Indian Institute Of Management Calcutta India's First IIM estabhlished by Govt. Of India. In The Year 1969 !
Reputed schools in the area include Vivekanada Mission School, Pailan World School and Kendriya Vidyalaya.
Ministry of Labour & Employment has started a Medical College in this area since 2013.

Notable Residents