Joka

Purple Line · Joka · Southern terminus · IIM Calcutta

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Purple

Line served

Terminal

Southern terminus

Elevated

Structure

2023

Opened

About Joka

Joka is the southern terminus of the Purple Line, opened on 30 December 2022. Known for the prestigious IIM Calcutta business school campus.

Joka is the western terminus of the Purple Line, opened to passengers on 2 January 2023, three days after the line's first section was inaugurated. It is elevated with two side platforms. The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is the best-known thing here, along with the Diamond Harbour Road corridor heading south out of the city. The Purple Line is still an isolated stretch — it does not yet meet any other metro line — so Joka is the far end of a route that currently stops short of the centre.

Joka station on the Purple Line, Kolkata Metro — **Joka station**Joka · 2 Jan 2023

Opened2 Jan 2023

LinePurple Line

PositionSouthern terminus

Coordinates22.4642°N, 88.3168°E

Station details

Detail	Value
Station code	KJKA The operator’s own code for this station.
Opened to passengers	2 January 2023 Inaugurated on 30 December 2022; the first fare-paying passengers travelled on 2 January 2023.
Structure	Elevated
Platforms	2 (2 Side platform)
Address	Bratachari Gram, Joka, Kolkata, West Bengal 700104

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

Where is Joka?

Joka station is located in Joka. Coordinates: 22.4642°N, 88.3168°E.

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Nearby attractions and services

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

IIM CalcuttaIndian Institute of Management — top business school.8 min walk

Joka marketLocal market.4 min walk

Local eateriesBengali snacks and tea.3 min walk

Local clinicsHealth facilities.7 min walk

Local templesReligious sites.6 min walk

Bus and auto servicesSurface transport.Outside

Other stations on the Purple Line

Purple Line · Joka ↔ Majerhat

JokaTerminal

MajerhatTerminal

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)

Station code KJKA

Connections and transfers

Purple Line. This is the western terminus: every train leaves towards Majerhat, and the only adjacent stop is Thakurpukur.
Buses. Buses along Diamond Harbour Road connect Joka with Behala and the southern fringe.

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Common travel times from Joka

Destination	Time	Fare (token)
This station is on a standalone segment; popular destinations are not yet directly connected.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I reach IIM Calcutta from Joka station?

About 8 minutes walk or a short auto-rickshaw ride.

What are the operating hours at Joka?

Joka is served from approximately 07:00 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 Joka?

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.