It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA).

[4] Uttarpara is located at 22°40′N 88°21′E / 22.67°N 88.35°E / 22.67; 88.35, within 10 km from Kolkata, the capital of the state of West Bengal.

The combined investment by the group and their customers is estimated to cross Rs 10,000 crore.

The town once boasted of sylvan peace, beautiful buildings, epitome of great architectural works and steeped in cultural heritage.

Bengali poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt spent his last days in Uttarpara Joykrishna Library.

Uttarpara is also the home of numerous temples and is a destination site for tourists during Durga Puja for its majestic Balaka pandal.

[14] This municipality is responsible for the administration and development of the region, providing essential civic services such as water supply, sanitation, solid waste management, street lighting, and upkeep of public infrastructure.

[16] The chairperson, Dilip Kumar Yadav, oversees the overall development of Uttarpara, Kotrung, Bhadrakali, and Makhla areas.