Hospitals Near Sealdah
Emergency medical clinics, premier teaching hospitals, and 24/7 pharmacies located within walking distance of the station.
Emergency: +91-33-2286-0033Nil Ratan Sircar (NRS) Medical College & Hospital
500m (5-7 min walk from AJC Bose Road exit)
A massive 1,890-bed government hospital offering 24/7 emergency medical care, intensive care units, and advanced multi-specialty clinics. Acts as the primary healthcare hub for Central Kolkata.
Heritage Note: Established in 1873 as Sealdah Medical School, later renamed Campbell Medical School. Renamed in 1950 after physician Sir Nilratan Sircar.
Emergency: +91-33-2284-6338Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital
600m (8 min walk from station crossing)
Premier government dental hospital providing high-quality, subsidized oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and emergency dental care services.
Heritage Note: Founded in 1920 by Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed. It stands as the oldest dental college in Asia and the foundation of modern dentistry in India.
Emergency: +91-33-2350-2882B.R. Singh Railway Hospital
Adjacent (Inside station auxiliary premises)
A multi-specialty 500-bed hospital featuring modern cardiac units, pediatric wards, orthopedic surgery rooms, and emergency setups.
Heritage Note: Opened in 1934 to serve Eastern Railway employees, expanding later to cater to emergency cases and public wellness initiatives.
24/7 Medicine Stores
If you need medicines at night, these pharmacies are open 24/7 and are located close to the station crossing:
- City Pharmacy: 100m from station entry, Red Road. (Ph: 033-2350-3333)
- NRS Emergency Pharmacy: Inside NRS Hospital premise, AJC Bose Road.
- Dhanwantari Medicine Store: B.B. Ganguly Street, near flyover approach.