Beauty Of BD

Destination guide

Poet Sukanta Bhattacharya's paternal home

কবি সুকান্ত ভট্টাচার্যের পৈতৃক বাড়ি

The Kolkata-born poet's roots lie in Kotalipara; this quiet village home with a public library beside it draws literature lovers. The Dhaka commuter train is named after Sukanta's play 'Obhijan'.

History & significance

The poet's family came from this part of Kotalipara (local sources give the Unshia/Amtali village area); the home is preserved as a memorial with a serving village library.

How to get there

Reach Kotalipara bazar, then a rickshaw to the gate, about Tk 10.

Entry fee

No verified entry fee yet

No ticket reported.

Opening hours & best time

Opens in the afternoon (around 3 PM) — a morning visitor found it locked.

Best time

Any afternoon; literature lovers may want the quieter winter months.

Traveller tips

  • Combine with Kotalipara bazar — known for affordable wooden furniture.

Location

22.9920084, 90.000354Open in Google Mapscoordinate source: curated