Tala is an important commercial centre in the northern suburbs of Kolkata city. The region lies just before the confluence of Barrackpur Trunk Road and R.G. Kar Road. Tala area lies close to the suburbs of Dum Dum. The township is known for having the green floors in the city. The Tala Park, that is in the region, has received quite an appreciation in the recent years. Tala area constitutes one of the many residential places in the city. The region is locally popular owing to the easy accessibility of other city suburbs, the green belts in the region and the flourishing commercial center.

• The Barrackpur Trunk Road lines the western frontiers of Tala region. Towards the lower part (south) of Tala is the R.G. Kar Road. The bus and taxi services as such provide easy accessibility in the region. The distance between Tala and the city central is about 6 kms.
• The nearest metro station to Tala is the one at Belgachia. The station lies towards the southeast of Tala and not more than a kilometre away.
• Dum Dum Airport (International) is in the vicinity of Tala. The airport lies to the north-east of Tala and less than two kilometres from it. Domestic airport, the one at Behala is 18 kms away and towards the north west of Tala