The tomb of Manik Pir is located in lane near Maniktala crossing,[1] therefore some locals suggest the neighbourhood is named after him.

In the same year, Maniktala, Ultadanga and Beliaghata became 'fringe area wards' of Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

The adjacent municipalities of Cossipore, Chitpur, Maniktala and Garden Reach were amalgamated with Kolkata.

[6] The Central Blood Bank of West Bengal Government is located at the Maniktala crossing.

So is one of oldest markets of Kolkata, the Maniktala Bazar, easily identified by the clock tower.

[7] "The vintage landmark of the clock tower in Maniktala helps to spot the interiors of this market well."

Maniktala is famous for its fish market but is also popular for groceries and fresh vegetables.

Vegetables, fruits, betel leaf, flowers, fish, meat, egg etc.are available.

These markets "are famous not only for the wide variety of fishes they procure but also for their stellar quality.