About Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Ancestral House
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Ancestral House is a preserved heritage house museum in Kodalia, Rajpur Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. It is the ancestral home of Indian freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose, built by his father Janakinath Bose. Maintained as a memorial museum, it displays photographs, documents and memorabilia related to Netaji and his family, attracting visitors interested in history and heritage near Kolkata.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modest two-storey ancestral house preserved as a memorial museum in a residential locality of Kodalia. Inside, there are rooms displaying photographs, documents, letters and memorabilia related to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and his family. The setting is simple and quiet, with informational panels and preserved household spaces that reflect early 20th-century Bengali architecture. Visitors can explore the house interior and courtyard at a leisurely pace.
Key highlights
- 01
Ancestral home of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose built by his father Janakinath Bose
- 02
Preserved heritage house converted into a memorial museum
- 03
Exhibits of photographs, documents and family memorabilia
- 04
Example of traditional Bengali residential architecture
- 05
Quiet heritage site in Kodalia near Kolkata