Understanding The City
Faculty of Planning, Foundation Studio 2020
New Town Kolkata
West Bengal
Administrative Body
New Town Kolkata Development Authority
Total Solid Waste Generated ( Tons/Day )
Data Source : Census 2011, Primary Surveys & Secondary Sources
Residential Housing Stock ( in thousands )
0.44
25
Disclaimer : These figures are obtained from multiple sources, a small margin of error is possible .
10
Total Water Supply ( MLD )
0.35
Total Workers ( City, Urban ) ( in lakhs )
Population Density ( in PPH )
City Population ( in Lakhs )
30
Spatial Extent ( in sq.km )
13
0.4
Percentage of Slum Households
%
21
Precincts
The following precincts of this city was studied as part of this studio. Each precinct is 1 square kilometer or 100 hectares in area.








