Blinkit vs Zepto in Kolkata
Zepto is a smaller player in Kolkata than in most metros: its 35 dark stores put it at position 5 of 6 dark-store apps in the city, while Blinkit leads all of them with 60. Kolkata ranks 4th among 128 shared cities for the size of Blinkit's lead over Zepto. Blinkit is the natural default; Zepto matters in particular neighbourhoods.
- Blinkit 60 63%
- Zepto 35 37%
Blinkit vs Zepto by area in Kolkata
Blinkit has a store in 49 Kolkata areas and Zepto in 35. In 31 areas, such as Jadavpur, Kaikhali and Mominpur, only Blinkit has a store. Only Zepto has a store in 17 areas, such as Action Area I, Beleghata and Bhowanipore. Areas with the most Blinkit and Zepto stores:
| Area | Blinkit | Zepto |
|---|---|---|
| Ballygunge | 3 | 1 |
| Behala | 3 | 1 |
| Dum Dum | 3 | 1 |
| Garia | 2 | 1 |
| Tangra | 2 | 1 |
| Baranagar | 1 | 1 |
| Belgachia | 1 | 1 |
| Belghoria | 1 | 1 |
| Birati | 1 | 1 |
| Jadavpur | 2 | 0 |
Blinkit and Zepto by PIN code in Kolkata
Blinkit has stores in 49 Kolkata PIN codes and Zepto in 32. 20 PIN codes have a store from both.
- Both apps: 700028 (Dum Dum), 700046 (Tangra), 700019 (Ballygunge), 700061 (Chatterjee Para), 700104 (Joka), 700006 (Maniktala) and 14 more
- Only Blinkit: 700027 (Alipore), 700039 (Kasba), 700047 (Garia), 700099 (Haltu), 700001 (Lal Bazar), 700003 (Baghbazar) and 23 more
- Only Zepto: 700010 (Beleghata), 700011 (Kankurgachi), 700012 (College Square), 700025 (Bhowanipore), 700042 (Kasba), 700045 (Lake Gardens) and 6 more
Blinkit vs Zepto in Kolkata: stores, fees and membership
| Measure | Blinkit | Zepto |
|---|---|---|
| Dark stores in Kolkata | 60 | 35 |
| Share of Kolkata’s 248 dark stores | 24.2% | 14.1% |
| Free delivery above | ₹199 | ₹199 (up to ₹299 at peak hours) |
| Membership | None | Zepto Club (invite-only) |
Fees and memberships are the same in every city; Blinkit vs Zepto across India compares delivery charges and prices.
Store addresses, area by area, are on Blinkit stores in Kolkata and Zepto stores in Kolkata.
How the Kolkata gap compares with West Bengal and India
In Kolkata, Blinkit has 63% of the two apps’ stores, close to its 65% share across India.
Of the 12 West Bengal cities with both apps, Kolkata is where Blinkit’s lead over Zepto in store numbers is biggest (+25).
| City | Blinkit | Zepto | Blinkit lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 60 | 35 | +25 |
| New Town | 10 | 8 | +2 |
| Howrah | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| Bidhan Nagar | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Uttarpara | 1 | 1 | Tied |
| Madhyamgram | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Serampore | 1 | 1 | Tied |
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Blinkit vs Zepto in cities the size of Kolkata
| City | Blinkit | Zepto | More stores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow Uttar Pradesh | 58 | 36 | Blinkit |
| Ahmedabad Gujarat | 56 | 32 | Blinkit |
| Noida Uttar Pradesh | 39 | 36 | Blinkit |
| Jaipur Rajasthan | 46 | 28 | Blinkit |
| Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh | 37 | 33 | Blinkit |
Where Zepto is worth opening in Kolkata
Zepto is the only one of the two with stores in 17 areas: Action Area I, Beleghata and Bhowanipore, plus Elgin, Diamond City and Khidirpur. If your address is there, Zepto may be the closer store.
Elsewhere Blinkit is well ahead. It has several stores each in Ballygunge, Behala and Dum Dum against one from Zepto, and it is alone in 31 areas, such as Jadavpur, Kaikhali and Mominpur and Dhakuria.
Questions about Blinkit and Zepto in Kolkata
Is the gap smaller in New Town?
Yes. New Town, a separate city from Kolkata, has the two apps close together, with Blinkit only slightly ahead. Kolkata itself carries the biggest Blinkit lead in West Bengal, with a gap of 25 stores.