“Ever heard of a sporting club that embodies community spirit?” Here at Bandhudal Sporting Club in Kolkata, you see more than just a club. You witness a legacy. Bandhudal opens its doors at 11:00 AM daily. It is more than just an address in Baranagar.
Bandhudal is located at 41, Sinthi More, Deshapriya Nagar Colony, Barrackpore Trunk Road. Bandhudal is a symbol of local pride.
The name Kolkata has an interesting history. Some say “Kalikata” comes from the goddess Kali. Others believe it’s from “Kali” meaning lime and “kata” for burnt shell because of the shell-lime production here.
Kolkata’s history is tied to the East India Company. Job Charnock arrived in Sutanuti in 1690 with soldiers. By 1698, the British bought three villages including Kalikata and declared it Calcutta. They later built Fort William to protect their factories.
Imagine the scene in 1756. Siraj ud-Daulah seized Fort William leading to the infamous Black Hole Tragedy. Later Robert Clive recaptured the city. In 1772, Calcutta became the capital of British India. The East India Company built Writers’ Building in 1777 for administrative offices.
In 1780, James Augustus Hicky published India’s first newspaper. It was called Hicky’s Bengal Gazette. Sir William Jones founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784. The Indian Museum, the largest and oldest in India, was founded in Kolkata in 1814.
The Hindu College of Calcutta was established in 1817. It is now known as Presidency University. Raja Ram Mohan Roy and David Hare founded it. Lord William Bentinck founded the Calcutta Medical College in 1835. Calcutta High Court was established in 1862. The Calcutta Port Act passed in 1870.
The first horse-drawn tram ran in Kolkata in 1873. The Indian National Congress was born here. Secret freedom movements were very active in Bengal during the early 20th century. Kolkata has a rich art and literature history.
Kolkata’s first commercial theater opened in 1883. The first Sarbojonin Durga Puja happened in 1910. Howrah Bridge was commissioned in 1943.
Kolkata is called the “City of Joy” and is known as the cultural capital of India. It is a football hub and was once the capital of India until 1911. Kolkata has the oldest metro. Hand-pulled rickshaws still exist. Mother Teresa called Kolkata her second hometown.
The Kidderpore Port is India’s oldest port. Kolkata Book Fair is the world’s most attended book fair. Calcutta Polo Club is the oldest polo club.
The Great Banyan Tree, the largest tree is near Kolkata. The “Indian Museum” is India’s oldest museum. Kolkata is home to India’s first newspaper.
Bandhudal continues that legacy today. It’s a place where community bonds are strengthened. It is where the spirit of Kolkata thrives. Remember Bandhudal Sporting Club. It is more than just a club. It is a vital part of Kolkata’s soul.