Beleghata

Orange Line · Beleghata · Northern terminus

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Orange

Line served

Terminal

Northern terminus

Elevated

Structure

2025

Opened

About Beleghata

Beleghata is the northern terminus of the Orange Line, opened on 22 August 2025.

Beleghata is the current northern end of the Orange Line, opened on 25 August 2025 and previously named Metropolitan. It is elevated with two side platforms. The station serves the Beleghata and Chingrighata neighbourhoods and sits close to the point where the EM Bypass meets the roads into Salt Lake. The line is planned to continue north to meet the airport, which would turn this terminus into a through station.

Beleghata station on the Orange Line, Kolkata Metro — **Beleghata station**Beleghata · 25 Aug 2025

Opened25 Aug 2025

LineOrange Line

PositionNorthern terminus

Coordinates22.5360°N, 88.4067°E

Station details

Detail	Value
Station code	KBGA The operator’s own code for this station.
Opened to passengers	25 August 2025 Inaugurated on 22 August 2025; the first fare-paying passengers travelled on 25 August 2025.
Structure	Elevated
Platforms	2 (2 side platform)
Former name	Metropolitan Renamed after opening; older maps and signage may still use the old name.
Address	Beleghata, Metropolitan, Dhapa Kolkata, West Bengal 700105

Station record: Wikipedia. Opening dates cross-checked against the opening timeline of the Orange Line.

Where is Beleghata?

Beleghata station is located in Beleghata. Coordinates: 22.5360°N, 88.4067°E.

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Nearby attractions and services

Within a short walk of Beleghata you have the following attractions and services.

Beleghata landmarksLocal cultural and historic sites around Beleghata.Within 10 min walk

Local marketDaily-needs market and shopping near Beleghata.3–5 min walk

Street food & teaTraditional Kolkata street food — phuchka, rolls, tea.2–4 min walk

Local businessesBanks, small businesses, professional offices.5–7 min walk

Places of worshipTemples, mosques and meeting places of the neighbourhood.4–8 min walk

Surface transportBus and auto-rickshaw connections.Outside station

Other stations on the Orange Line

Orange Line · Kavi Subhash ↔ Beleghata

Kavi SubhashInterchange · L1

BeleghataTerminal

Services and accessibility

Step-free access to the platform is documented here. Lifts go out of service for maintenance and no live status is published — check with staff if it is essential.

Token, QR ticket and Smart Card gates

Customer service counter

CCTV and RPF security

Concourse above street level, stairs and escalators to the platform

Step-free access to the platform recorded

Platforms: 2 (2 side platform)

Parking recorded at the station

Station code KBGA

Connections and transfers

Orange Line. This is the far end of the line: every train leaves towards Kavi Subhash, and the only adjacent stop is Barun Sengupta.

Plan your journey from Beleghata

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Common travel times from Beleghata

Destination	Time	Fare (token)
Esplanade	48 min · 1 transfer	₹30
Park Street	46 min · 1 transfer	₹30
Dum Dum	64 min · 1 transfer	₹30
Kavi Subhash	16 min	₹20
Kalighat	36 min · 1 transfer	₹30
Howrah	56 min · 2 transfers	₹30

🔖 Fares, timings and station status on this site are reviewed and dated — check the timetable before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

What are the operating hours at Beleghata?

Beleghata is served from approximately 08:00 to 22:00 on weekdays, with a later start on Sundays. We post here right away if hours change — bookmark it.

Can I buy or recharge a Metro Smart Card at Beleghata?

Yes. Visit the ticket counter or a self-service machine at the concourse level. See our Fares & tickets page for full details — including a private in-browser balance tracker.