Mar 3, 2021 · The study of 23 slums carried out by Calcutta Rescue shows that there is a huge disparity in the poverty levels across different slums, with some slums found to be five times more deprived than others according to the survey’s metric.

Metropolitan Calcutta is characterized by acute geographic, social and ethnic disparities. Such disparities severely threaten health, the urban environment and social harmony. A third of the metropolis’ population lives in deprivation from basic civic amenities in highly congested and degraded slums.

May 26, 2015 · Located in Kolkata, India, the slum is home to around 1,000 residents and their makeshift shelters sit a foot away from tracks where trains roar past every 20 minutes. Indian photographer...

Dec 22, 2024 · Amidst the vibrant metropolis of Kolkata, a somber reality unfolds within its sprawling slums. The slums of Calcutta, marked by dense settlements, inadequate housing, and limited access to basic services, are a stark testament to urban poverty and inequality.

Kolkata Poverty and Slums. About 5 million people in Kolkata live in slums, called bustees, and another quarter million live on the streets. Kolkata’s housing problem began with the flood of refugees after Partition in 1947 and the Bangladesh War in 1971.

Oct 6, 2017 · approximately 7000 notified and un-notified slums in and around Kolkata. Qualities of living environment studies are becoming more relevant for inclusive growth of society and country. This paper present and discusses primary data from a survey of 200 household of different slums of Kolkata.

They recruited a group of 16 volunteer data collectors, trained them, and interviewed a 664 of households across 16 different slums in the city. Maurice left Kolkata in September 2019, but has continued to work on analysis, and guide further research from the UK.

Jan 6, 2021 · Coming to the main city of Kolkata, of the 144 wards, there is no slum in 19 of them. These ‘no-slum’ wards are scattered all over the city – the central commercial zone, affluent wards of South Kolkata, the institutionalized area of Alipore and added areas.

Dec 22, 2024 · Slums, characterized by overcrowding, poor housing, and lack of basic services, are prevalent in Kolkata, India. These impoverished communities face challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and inadequate healthcare.

Jun 26, 2024 · According to recent estimates, there are more than 3,000 slums in Kolkata, accommodating approximately 18 lakh people. Out of these, 23 slums are considered major, with a population of over 10,000 people. During my exploration, I visited several slums and interacted with the residents to better understand their lives and experiences.