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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 14° - 26° | 20° | 12 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 0.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| February | Ideal | 17° - 29° | 23° | 24 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 1.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.3h |
| March | Excellent | 21° - 34° | 28° | 31 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 1.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 25° - 36° | 33° | 50 mm | some cloud | 60% | 2.4 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 26° - 36° | 36° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.1h |
| June | Acceptable | 26° - 34° | 38° | 262 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 26° - 33° | 37° | 345 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 26° - 32° | 38° | 345 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| September | Acceptable | 26° - 33° | 38° | 290 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 24° - 33° | 33° | 127 mm | some cloud | 84% | 1.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 25° | 26 mm | clear | 78% | 0.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.9h |
| December | Ideal | 14° - 27° | 21° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 74% | 0.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.7h |
