Kumortuli

Kumartuli
Neighbourhood in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Clay idols under preparation at Kumartuli
Clay idols under preparation at Kumartuli
Kumartuli is located in Kolkata
Kumartuli
Kumartuli
Location in Kolkata
Coordinates: 22°36′00″N 88°21′41″E / 22.6000°N 88.3614°E / 22.6000; 88.3614
Country India
StateWest Bengal
CityKolkata
DistrictKolkata
Metro StationShobhabazar-Sutanuti
Municipal CorporationKolkata Municipal Corporation
KMC ward9
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
700005
Area code+91 33
Lok Sabha constituencyKolkata Uttar
Vidhan Sabha constituencyShyampukur

Kumortuli (also spelt Kumartuli, or the archaic spelling Coomartolly) is a traditional potters' quarter in North Kolkata in West Bengal, India. The city is renowned for its sculpting prowess. It not only manufactures clay idols for various festivals but also regularly exports them.