Alipore Central Jail Museum
Historic colonial-era prison complex in Kolkata
High-security prison complex in Kolkata's Alipore neighbourhood; of note to researchers of colonial legal history and notable trials rather than typical tourist visits.
Alipore Central Jail at a Glance#
Address: Alipore Central Jail (former), Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
How to Get to Alipore Central Jail#
Alipore is a neighbourhood in south Kolkata, reachable by taxi or local buses from central Kolkata. The nearest major railway stations are Howrah and Sealdah; local transport or taxis connect to the Alipore area.
Tips for Visiting Alipore Central Jail#
- Many requests for archival visits or historical inquiries require permission - contact the Kolkata Police or local heritage groups in advance.
- The site is active and not a public museum; any visit should be arranged with official channels for safety and propriety.
- For historians, local records and memoirs of former inmates provide richer material than the building alone.
Best Time to Visit Alipore Central Jail#
Best visited in Kolkata's dry season for comfortable city exploration; the site is part of an active urban area and access is limited.
Weather & Climate near Alipore Central Jail#
Alipore Central Jail's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1638 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 28°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 38°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (262 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 37°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (345 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 38°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (345 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 38°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (290 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly sunny skies.
