Blinkit vs Swiggy Instamart in Kolkata
Blinkit has more: 60 dark stores in Kolkata against Swiggy Instamart’s 37, a gap of 23.
Blinkit outnumbers Instamart in Kolkata, and has a store in 49 of the city's 126 store areas against Instamart's 31. Kolkata ranks 8th among 174 shared cities for the size of Blinkit's lead. Instamart's footprint is narrower, but it holds a few neighbourhoods on its own, including Bhowanipore, Kalighat and Park Street Area.
- Blinkit 60 62%
- Instamart 37 38%
Blinkit vs Instamart by area in Kolkata
Blinkit has a store in 49 Kolkata areas and Instamart in 31. In 32 areas, such as Kaikhali, Mominpur and Tangra, only Blinkit has a store. Only Instamart has a store in 14 areas, such as Narendrapur, Ariadaha and Bagmari. Areas with the most Blinkit and Instamart stores:
| Area | Blinkit | Instamart |
|---|---|---|
| Behala | 3 | 2 |
| Dum Dum | 3 | 2 |
| Garia | 2 | 3 |
| Ballygunge | 3 | 1 |
| Jadavpur | 2 | 1 |
| Baranagar | 1 | 1 |
| Benepukur | 1 | 1 |
| Joka | 1 | 1 |
| Kaikhali | 2 | 0 |
| Kankurgachi | 1 | 1 |
Blinkit and Instamart by PIN code in Kolkata
Blinkit has stores in 49 Kolkata PIN codes and Instamart in 34. 25 PIN codes have a store from both.
- Both apps: 700028 (Dum Dum), 700099 (Garia), 700039 (Tiljala), 700046 (Topsia), 700047 (Garia), 700103 (Narendrapur) and 19 more
- Only Blinkit: 700019 (Ballygunge), 700027 (Alipore), 700001 (Lal Bazar), 700003 (Baghbazar), 700006 (Maniktala), 700008 (Purba Barisha) and 18 more
- Only Instamart: 700010 (Beleghata), 700017 (Park Street Area), 700020 (Bhowanipore), 700026 (Kalighat), 700042 (Kasba), 700057 (Ariadaha) and 3 more
Blinkit vs Instamart in Kolkata: stores, fees and membership
| Measure | Blinkit | Instamart |
|---|---|---|
| Dark stores in Kolkata | 60 | 37 |
| Share of Kolkata’s 248 dark stores | 24.2% | 14.9% |
| Free delivery above | ₹199 | ₹299 |
| Membership | None | Swiggy One |
Fees and memberships are the same in every city; Blinkit vs Instamart across India compares delivery charges and prices.
Store addresses, area by area, are on Blinkit stores in Kolkata and Swiggy Instamart stores in Kolkata.
How the Kolkata gap compares with West Bengal and India
In Kolkata, Blinkit has 62% of the two apps’ stores, against 67% across India, so Instamart is closer to Blinkit in Kolkata than across India.
Of the 10 West Bengal cities with both apps, Kolkata is where Blinkit’s lead over Instamart in store numbers is biggest (+23).
| City | Blinkit | Instamart | Blinkit lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 60 | 37 | +23 |
| New Town | 10 | 7 | +3 |
| Howrah | 9 | 1 | +8 |
| Bidhan Nagar | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Barasat | 5 | 2 | +3 |
| Panihati | 1 | 1 | Tied |
| Madhyamgram | 2 | 1 | +1 |
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Blinkit vs Instamart in cities the size of Kolkata
| City | Blinkit | Instamart | More stores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pune Maharashtra | 90 | 52 | Blinkit |
| Gurugram Haryana | 83 | 34 | Blinkit |
| Lucknow Uttar Pradesh | 58 | 18 | Blinkit |
| Ahmedabad Gujarat | 56 | 18 | Blinkit |
| Noida Uttar Pradesh | 39 | 23 | Blinkit |
Garia and the areas Instamart has to itself
Garia is the main area where Instamart has more stores than Blinkit. Instamart is also the only one of the two in 14 areas, Narendrapur among them, so homes there should open Instamart first.
Howrah and the cost of a small order
Across the Hooghly, Instamart barely features in Howrah, where Blinkit is far ahead. Within Kolkata, Blinkit's free-delivery minimum of ₹199 sits below Instamart's ₹299; Instamart narrows that gap for Swiggy One members through its paid plan.
Questions about Blinkit and Instamart in Kolkata
Which app should Park Street residents try first?
Instamart. It has a store in Park Street Area and Blinkit has none there, so Instamart's nearest store is likely closer. Blinkit, with 60 Kolkata stores, may still reach you from a neighbouring area; check both at your full address.