Maniktala is one of the many localities in Kolkata city. It lies in the vicinity of Kolkata city center. The township is located some 6 kms from the Chandni Chowk region which for the convenience has been chosen as city center. The adjoining regions of the Maniktala township include Ghose Bagan on the eastern side, Narkel Danga on the south and Simla on the west. The canal of Hugli river borders the entire north western to south-western edge and there is one more canal going from the north-west to northeast. Maniktala is interconnected by small roads within the premises connecting to the main road Satin Sen Sarani that links it with the rest of Kolkata city.