General Post Office, Kolkata - Wikipedia
WEBThe General Post Office, Kolkata is the central post office of the city of Kolkata, India, and the biggest post office of West Bengal. This post offiice also holds the title of first post office of India since 1727. The post office handles most of …
India Post West Bengal Circle
WEBMarking a milestone: Unveiling the emblem of Kolkata GPO's 250 years of service and legacy by Shri Niraj Kumar, Hon’ble Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Circle, with the grand presence of Col. Akhilesh Kr Pandey, PMG (North Bengal Region & Sikkim State), Smt. Shashi Shalini Kujur, PMG (South Bengal Region), Shri Rakesh Kr …
General Post Office Kolkata Entry Fee
WEBThe General Post Office is one of the oldest landmarks in Kolkata. Since 1868, it has received and sent millions of letters and continues to do so till date, as it is presently the central post office of the city and the chief post office of the state of West Bengal.
History | Kolkata GPO: India's first general post office connecting ...
WEBMar 17, 2024 · Established in 1774 by the then Governor General of Bengal, Warren Hastings, Kolkata GPO holds the distinction of being India's first general post office. Over its 250-year history, it has served as a testament to the evolution of …
Kolkata GPO | 250 years of Calcutta General Post Office (GPO) at ...
WEBMar 7, 2024 · Calcutta GPO is a living testimony and not a mere edifice. It is a modified form of the first post office that Warren Hastings established in 1774 and bears every single chapter of the Indian postal system in the last 250 years.
Kolkata GPO: India's first general post office connecting
WEBKolkata, Mar 17 (PTI) Established in 1774 by the then Governor General of Bengal, Warren Hastings, Kolkata GPO holds the distinction of being India’s first general post office. Over its 250-year history, it has served as a testament to the evolution of …
India Post West Bengal Circle
WEBThe General Post Office, Kolkata is the central post office of the city of Kolkata, India, and the chief post office of West Bengal. The post office handles most of the city's inbound and outbound mail and parcels. Situated in the B.B.D. Bagh area, the imposing structure of the GPO is one of the landmarks in the city.
Kolkata GPO: India's first general post office completes 250 years
WEBMar 17, 2024 · Established in 1774 by the then Governor General of Bengal, Warren Hastings, Kolkata GPO holds the distinction of being India's first general post office. Over its 250-year history, it has served as a testament to the evolution of …
Kolkata GPO | Exhibition marking 250 years of Kolkata General …
WEBMar 17, 2024 · A special philatelic cover of the GPO and a gold-plated silver replica of India Postage Stamp on Calcutta GPO Building (issued in the year 1968) were released at the inauguration. Speaking on the occasion, the governor reminiscenced about his mother’s connection to the postal department.
Week-long Celebration Marks Completion of 250 years of GPO
WEBMar 12, 2024 · Kolkata’s iconic General Post Office (GPO) is poised to celebrate a milestone as it completes 250 years in March 2024. The week-long celebration of this momentous occasion is going to commence on March 14, …
Skip to content