Janbazar

The two century-old house of Rani Rashmoni, the central attraction in Janbazar, is still used by descendants in the family.

In 1914, high-powered Keith lamps of 1,000 candle power were fixed on Corporation Street, and Chowringhee Road.

[5] Taltala Women police station covers all police districts under the jurisdiction of the Central division i.e. Bowbazar, Burrabazar, Girish Park, Hare Street, Jorasanko, Muchipara, New Market, Taltala and Posta.

Married at the age of 11 to Raj Chandra Das (Marh), the Zamindar of Janbazar, she constructed Dakshineswar Kali Temple and engaged in numerous philanthropic activities.

Rani Rashmoni's father-in-law, Pritaram Das, started constructing this house in 1805.

[6] The family is finding it difficult to maintain the house and although Kolkata Municipal Corporation has declared it a heritage building, it has no funds needed for restoration.

[11] Sealdah Station, one of the five major railway-terminals of Kolkata Metropolitan Area, is located nearby.

Janbazar in 1867