Kishore Bharati Krirangan

Jadavpur Stadium, also known as Kishore Bharati Krirangan, is a multipurpose stadium in Kolkata, India used mainly for football matches. It is popularly known as Jadavpur stadium. The capacity of the stadium is 18,000 and the size of the sports complex is 13 acres. The stadium currently plays host to lower division Calcutta Football League matches and it has hosted Calcutta Premier Division matches in the past.[1][2] Sports meets of different schools are also held here.[3]

Kishore Bharati Stadium
LocationJadavpur, Kolkata
Capacity18,000[1]
SurfaceGrass

Location

The stadium is located beside E.M. Bypass in the Survey Park area (Purba Diganta).[4]

Facilities

The stadium is equipped with several facilities. The stadium can be used for football and athletic events.

A modern underground drainage system is present in the stadium. It also has practice grounds for cricket and football. There is a 100-seater dormitory accommodation facility present below the galleries. It also has facilities to host seminars, conferences and meetings.[5] A swimming pool complex is present beside the stadium.[6] A martial arts training centre also operates on the premises.[2]

References
  1. "Stadiums in India". worldstadiums.com. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
  2. "Football stadium without a goal". The Telegraph (Calcutta). 28 June 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
  3. "Solemn salute to student saviours". The Telegraph (Calcutta). Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  4. "Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata". soccernetindia.net. Archived from the original on 24 April 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
  5. "Kishore Bharti Krirangan". india9.com. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
  6. "Lessons on saving lives". The Telegraph (Calcutta). 28 April 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2013.


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