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Sonagachi is a neighbourhood in Kolkata, India, located in North Kolkata near the intersection of Jatindra Mohan Avenue (north of C.R. Avenue) with Beadon Street and Sovabazar, about one kilometer north of the Marble Palace area.
The largest red-light district in Kolkata, is Sonagachi, it is also the largest red-light district in India. [21] The area came to be known as Sona Gachi from a Sufi saint Sona Ghazi whose tomb (mazaar) is located in the locality. [22] It is an area with several hundred multi-storey brothels, and around 10,000 sex workers. [23]
West Bengal: City: Kolkata: District: Kolkata [1] [2 ... There is a small red-light district is located near Prince Anwar ... The area is the centre of the Bengali ...
Kalighat is a locality of Kolkata (Calcutta), in Kolkata district, West Bengal, ... an estimated 1,000 to 1,500 prostitutes live and work in the red-light district. [6]
Matia has a 150-years old red-light area. Ambia Hossain, a local resident, has organised a coaching centre for the children of the red-light area and Hossain’s organisation, Basirhat Subdivision Environment and Health Development Centre, is also making efforts to stop trafficking of women and children.
A red-light district has grown up near the port. [8] Bhukailash Rajbati Estate in Kidderpore. In the field of Indian literature, this part of Kolkata produced three noted poets: Rongolal Bandhopadhyay, Hemchandra Bandopadhyay, and Michael Madhushudan Dutta.
On 15 February 1992, public health scientist Dr. Smarajit Jana of All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Kolkata, visited the red-light area of Sonagachi for a HIV intervention research study. A peer education team was formed from amongst the sex workers and provided training. Shortly after, studies revealed larger issues amongst sex ...
Bowbazar police station is part of the Central division of Kolkata Police.It is located at 13, Kapalitoalla Lane, Kolkata-700012. [8] [9]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.