Notable areas within North Kolkata include Shyambazar, Bagbazar, Kumartuli, Shobhabazar, Posta, Jorasanko, Rajabazar, Phoolbagan, Maniktala, Kankurgachi, Ultadanga, Chitpur, Belgachia, Tala, Sinthee, Dum Dum, Nagerbazar, Cossipore and Baranagar.
Due to its rich cultural heritage, it is commonly referred to as "Babu Kolkata."
Property values in North Kolkata are extremely high due to its central location.
[2] This region, together with the central and southern areas, constituted the capital of British India until 1911.
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