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2 KOLKATA
Kolkata (Bengali Kalikata, formely Calcutta) capital of West Bengal state and
former capital (1772-1911) of British India. A city of commerece, transport and
manufacture.

5.3 CHARACTER OF THE CITY

Fashioned by the colonial British in the manner of a grand European capital – yet
now set in one of the poorest and most overpopulated regions of India- Kolkata
has grown into a city of sharp contrasts and contradictions.

5.4 CLIMATE
 Kolkata has a subtropical climate with a seasonal regime of monsoons (rain-
bearing winds).
 It is warm year-round, with average high temperatures ranging from about
270C in December and January to nearly 380C in April and May.
 The average annual rainfall is about 1,625 mm. Most of this fall from June
to September, the period of the monsoon. These months are very humid
and sometimes sultry. During October and November, the rainfall dwindles.
 The winter months, from about the end of November to the end of
February, are pleasant and rainless; Fogs and mists occasionally reduce
visibility in the early morning hours at this season, as also do thick blankets
of smog in the evenings.

5.5 CONNECTIVITY
It is located 23km towards South from District headquarters Alipore, 11km from
Magra Hat-I and 34km from State capital Kolkata.

By Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport,
Kolkata (48kms) and Behala Airport, Kolkata (23kms).
BY Rail: The nearest major stations are santraganchi-JN(35Kms) and Howrah-
JN(32Kms).

By Road: Sirakole is connected by road with Nh 37.

Local Transport: Taxis, buses are available.

5.7 TEMPERATURE
Sirakole experiences subtropical climate with a seasonal regime of monsoons
(rain-bearing winds). It is warm year-round, with average high temperatures
ranging from about 270C in December and January to nearly 380C in April and
May.

5.8 WIND
The prevailing winds are predominatly from the south-east. However, in the
summer months of April and May, the wind direction reverses and is from the
north-west. The rain bearing monsoon winds are usually from the east and south-
east.

5.9 RAINFALL
Sirakole receives an annual rainfall between 1000-1200mm.

5.10 SOIL
The type of soil in the region are predominatly alluvial in origin. Alluvial soils are
formed mainly due to silt deposited by Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra rivers. In
coastal regions some alluvial deposits are formed due to wave action. Rocks of
the Himalayas from the parent material. Thus, the parent material of these soils
is of transported origin.

5.11 SLOPE DIRECTION,SEASONAL WATER SOURCE

The Site is flat terrain with no prominent undulations within the site. With no
level difference of contours, the site is appropriate for construction. Slope
direction of the site is from South side to North side. There are some seasonal
water bodies present within the site premises.

5.12 VEGETATION
The site falls in the one of tropical evergreen vegetation. The surrounding areas
have residential houses of localities. The land here is arable and suitable for
cultivation.

5.13 Natural Drainage

The site has a gradual slope towards the main road and has three seasonal water
bodies which could act as a catchment area for rainwater and also helps in zoning
the services part.

5.14 NOISE
Since the site is situated on the outskirts of the city, overall environment is quite.
Some part of the site can be affected by noise because of, a part of the western
edge of the site lies along the national highway (NH37).

5.15 PRECIPITATION
The difference in precipitation between the driest month and the wettest month
is 368mm. During the year, the average temperatures vary by 10.90C.

5.16 DEMOGRAPHY
According to the 2011 census Sirakole district has a population of 10,250.

5.17 CONSTRAINTS
 The shape of the site is very irregular.
 There are no basic amenities nearby.

5.18 SITE SURROUNDINGS

5.19 OPPURTURNITIES
 The site is well connected to the national highway(NH 37).
 The site is away from the hustle and bustle of the city; the site remains
calm and pollution free.
 The site is almost in the area with a gradual slope which provides a large
construction area.
 The site has a gradual slope towards the road which can be used for the
drainage and other services.

5.20 POTENTIAL AND CONSTRAINTS of the site:

Planning Merits:
 Enlivened urban environment.
 Links with public transport.
 The electric lines run just outside the boundary lines so electric supply can
be taken easily.
 Presence of unlimited green areasand interactive spaces.

Potential Difficulities:
 Irregular site shape.
Inferences derived from Analysis:

After the analysis of the site conditions, can reach to the folloeing conclusion
regarding the planning in design:

 Hence, the favourable orientation achieved on south east to north west

axis.
 The drainage layout has to be lad in such a way that it is in the same
direction as of the natural slope of the site.