Kolkata, Feb 26: Charnock Hospital today marked a historic milestone in Bengal’s healthcare landscape with the inauguration of Charnock Lohia Hospital, the first private heritage super speciality hospital in West Bengal, located in the heart of Central Kolkata. The newly launched 250-bed super speciality facility breathes new life into a nearly 200-year-old Grade I heritage building, formerly known as Lohia Matri Sewa Sadan, seamlessly blending preserved legacy architecture with cutting-edge medical infrastructure.
The Charnock Lohia Hospital was inaugurated by: Firhad Bobby Hakim, Mayor of Kolkata; Smt. Shashi Panja, MIC, Industry, Commerce and Enterprise Women and Child Development and Social Welfare, Govt. of WB; Smt. Chandrima Bhattacharya, MIC, Finance, Health & Family Welfare, Land and Land Reforms, Refugee & Rehabilitation, Govt. of WB; Sri. Sujit Bose, Minister of State for Fire, Govt. of WB; Smt. Dola Sen, Member of Parliament; Sri. Vivek Gupta, MLA; Sri. Deboprasad Bag, MLA; Sri. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Councillor; Smt. Ellora Saha, Councillor; Sri. Tarak Nath Chattopadhyay, Councillor; Sri. Mrinal Saha, Former Councillor; Smt. Smita Bakshi, Ex MLA; Sri. Sanjay Bakshi, Ex MLA; Sri. Priyal Chaudhuri, Social Worker; Sri. Prashant Sharma, MD of Charnock Hospital & many other eminent personalities.
Spread across nearly 4 bighas of land, Charnock Lohia Hospital is the result of a meticulous restoration effort that has preserved the architectural grandeur and heritage character of the Grade I structure, while fitting it with modern super speciality healthcare facilities. The project represents an investment of over Rs. 250 crore and stands as a rare and exemplary case of adaptive reuse of a historic property for public good. The hospital is also expected to generate employment for nearly 1,000 people, contributing significantly to the local economy.
Strategically located within 500 metres of Girish Park Metro Station, the hospital offers excellent connectivity to Burrabazar, Jorasanko, Nimtala Ghat Street and Vivekananda Road. With multiple access points and ample parking facilities, the hospital ensures easy accessibility to high-quality tertiary care for the densely populated central business and residential districts of Kolkata.
Charnock Lohia Hospital features world-class infrastructure designed to deliver comprehensive tertiary and critical care services. The 250-bed facility includes over 90 ward beds and 20 private cabins, supported by 70 ICU beds across multiple critical care specialties.The hospital is equipped with 4–6 state-of-the-art modular operation theatres, dedicated Cath Lab, CTVS and Neuro operation theatres, a 10-bed emergency department, and a 10-bed dialysis unit, complemented by advanced diagnostic and imaging facilities – ensuring seamless, technology-driven care under one roof.
Speaking to the media, Mr. Prashant Sharma, MD of Charnock Hospital said,
“Across Bengal, several historic properties with immense potential remain underutilised. Through Charnock Lohia Hospital, we have demonstrated that heritage conservation and modern healthcare can coexist seamlessly. Central Kolkata, particularly Burrabazar and its surrounding areas, has long been a vibrant commercial hub but lacked access to a modern private super speciality hospital within a five-kilometre radius. With the launch of Charnock Lohia Hospital, we are addressing this critical gap. Timely access to advanced care can be life-saving, and our vision is to bring world-class healthcare closer to where people live and work – true to our philosophy of Patient First.”