Blinkit vs Amazon Now in Kolkata
Blinkit is Kolkata's largest dark-store network, and Amazon Now its smallest. Blinkit runs 60 stores against Amazon Now's 25 and reaches 49 areas to 24. Kolkata is also where Blinkit's lead over Amazon Now is biggest in West Bengal, out of 20 cities with both apps.
- Blinkit 60 71%
- Amazon Now 25 29%
Blinkit vs Amazon Now by area in Kolkata
Blinkit has a store in 49 Kolkata areas and Amazon Now in 24. In 40 areas, such as Dum Dum, Jadavpur and Kaikhali, only Blinkit has a store. Only Amazon Now has a store in 15 areas, such as Andaman Dock, Bhagabanpur and Ganga Nagar Colony No 1. Areas with the most Blinkit and Amazon Now stores:
| Area | Blinkit | Amazon Now |
|---|---|---|
| Behala | 3 | 2 |
| Ballygunge | 3 | 1 |
| Dum Dum | 3 | 0 |
| Garia | 2 | 1 |
| Chatterjee Para | 1 | 1 |
| Dhakuria | 1 | 1 |
| Jadavpur | 2 | 0 |
| Joka | 1 | 1 |
| Kaikhali | 2 | 0 |
| Maniktala | 1 | 1 |
Blinkit and Amazon Now by PIN code in Kolkata
Blinkit has stores in 49 Kolkata PIN codes and Amazon Now in 24. 15 PIN codes have a store from both.
- Both apps: 700027 (Alipore), 700039 (Ballygunge), 700104 (Joka), 700006 (Maniktala), 700007 (College Street), 700015 (Seal Lane) and 9 more
- Only Blinkit: 700028 (Dum Dum), 700019 (Ballygunge), 700046 (Tangra), 700047 (Garia), 700099 (Haltu), 700001 (Lal Bazar) and 28 more
- Only Amazon Now: 700010 (Kulia), 700070 (Netaji Nagar), 700100 (Uttar Panchanna Gram), 700116 (Kulinpara), 700121 (Patulia), 700127 (Rathtala) and 3 more
Amazon Now dark stores in Kolkata
Amazon Now runs 25 dark stores in Kolkata, in Behala (2), Andaman Dock, Ballygunge, Bhagabanpur, Chatterjee Para, Dhakuria and 18 more areas.
- Gangulipara700037
- Machuabazar700007
- Maniktala700006
- Behala700034
- Kulia700010
- Taltala700016
- Seal Lane700015
- Andaman Dock700023
- Behala700027
- Dhakuria700078
- Uttar Panchanna Gram700100
- Netaji Nagar700070
Blinkit vs Amazon Now in Kolkata: stores, fees and membership
| Measure | Blinkit | Amazon Now |
|---|---|---|
| Dark stores in Kolkata | 60 | 25 |
| Share of Kolkata’s 248 dark stores | 24.2% | 10.1% |
| Free delivery above | ₹199 | ₹99 for Prime members |
| Membership | None | Amazon Prime |
Fees and memberships are the same in every city; Blinkit vs Amazon Now across India compares delivery charges and prices.
Store addresses, area by area, are on Blinkit stores in Kolkata and Amazon Now stores in Kolkata.
How the Kolkata gap compares with West Bengal and India
In Kolkata, Blinkit has 71% of the two apps’ stores, against 75% across India, so Amazon Now is closer to Blinkit in Kolkata than across India.
Of the 20 West Bengal cities with both apps, Kolkata is where Blinkit’s lead over Amazon Now in store numbers is biggest (+35).
| City | Blinkit | Amazon Now | Blinkit lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 60 | 25 | +35 |
| New Town | 10 | <5 | ~+8 |
| Howrah | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| Bidhan Nagar | 6 | 1 | +5 |
| Bally | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Uttarpara | 1 | 1 | Tied |
| Rajpur Sonarpur | 2 | 1 | +1 |
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Blinkit vs Amazon Now in cities the size of Kolkata
| City | Blinkit | Amazon Now | More stores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Tamil Nadu | 76 | 44 | Blinkit |
| Gurugram Haryana | 83 | 35 | Blinkit |
| Ahmedabad Gujarat | 56 | 19 | Blinkit |
| Lucknow Uttar Pradesh | 58 | 13 | Blinkit |
| Jaipur Rajasthan | 46 | 16 | Blinkit |
Behala, Dum Dum and Kolkata's Amazon Now pockets
Behala has stores from both, with Blinkit slightly ahead. Ballygunge leans to Blinkit, and Dum Dum and Jadavpur have Blinkit stores only. Chatterjee Para, Dhakuria and Joka have one of each. Amazon Now's own areas include Andaman Dock and Bhagabanpur.
Blinkit is in 49 Kolkata PIN codes and Amazon Now in 24; 15 have both. Across the river, Howrah has the same pattern, with Blinkit well ahead.
Questions about Blinkit and Amazon Now in Kolkata
Is Amazon Now in Kolkata only for Prime members?
No. Any Amazon customer whose address a Kolkata store covers can order. Delivery is free above ₹99 for Prime members; everyone else pays a fee shown at checkout. Blinkit's free-delivery minimum is ₹199 for everyone.