• AMAR BISWAS

Extension of Kolkata Metro Railway has been taken a model role to rapid change of social environment. This area was located nearby central Kolkata, but there was no presence better mode of transport in Kudghat to New Garia area. After Metro extension, area has been changed its character and has been decreased distance from central Kolkata by time and cost savings. Surrounding areas of extended Metro stations have been connected to Metro stations by different mode of transports. Migrated people have chosen this area for better communication and social development. Land and apartment price and room rent and demographic pattern have also been changed by Metro extension. State government has taken some steps to accelerate development in this area. Recently, fire station at Bansdroni, Police Station and Phari at Bansdroni, eco-park and floating market near Briji station have been set up by State government. Social and Economic status of Metro extended area have been rapidly changed from last ten years is the most effect of Kolkata Metro extension.

Metro Extension, Passenger Volume, Modes of Transport, Rapid Change, Social Impacts

"RAPID CHANGE OF SOUTH KOLKATA AND SOUTH 24 PARGANAS AFTER METRO RAILWAY EXTENSION: A CASE STUDY OF TOLLYGUNGE TO NEW GARIA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 8, page no.651-659, August-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1808571.pdf

"RAPID CHANGE OF SOUTH KOLKATA AND SOUTH 24 PARGANAS AFTER METRO RAILWAY EXTENSION: A CASE STUDY OF TOLLYGUNGE TO NEW GARIA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 8, page no. pp651-659, August-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1808571.pdf