Paikpara is one of the oldest localities of Kolkata, West Bengal, and comes under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. The surrounding localities are Belgachia, Dum Dum and Sinthee.

Railway stations such as Kolkata, Dum Dum, etc, connect it to other parts of the city. The Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport is also few kilometres away.

There are several under-construction residential and commercial projects in the area by developers such as Ambuja Group, Meridian Group, Ideal Group and Signum Group.

There are several educational institutions located in this area such as Indian Statistical Institute, Shyambajar Law College, Womens College, etc. Hospitals in the area include R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, J.B. Roy State Ayurvedicls Medical College, etc. Banks like United Bank of India and Axis Bank have branches here. Ice and Spice Restaurant is a popular restaurant in the locality.