Pailan is a fast developing area in Kolkata. The locality is situated off the National Highway 117. Nepalgunge Road further helps connect this place to the neighboring areas. New Alipore Railway Station and Majerhat Railway Station are the nearest stations from here. Renowned educational institute Indian Institute of Calcutta (IIM-C) lies a stone‚ s throw away distance from here. The locality houses several other institutes like Pailan College of Management & Technology, Trident College of Marine Technology, Pailan World School, etc. Hospitals like Naturopathy Hospital, Bharat Sevashram Sangha Hospital also lie in the vicinity. The presence of many hospitals, schools, colleges, banks, ATMs and shopping centres ensure that the residents enjoy a smooth lifestyle.