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The City of Joy. Kolkata, 'the city of joy', is the capital city of the Indian state, West Bengal. Kolkata alias Calcutta is full of life and bustle, verging on the chaotic as traditional occupations rub shoulders with ultra modern industries. Kolkata is India's second largest city. It is a city with a great deal of charm-its imperial monuments, strong cultural and religious flavour leaves an indelible impression on the visitor. Called Calcutta in British times, Kolkata still conjures up images of squalor, poverty and urban disaster. Don't believe the hype. India's third-largest city is defined not by its poverty but by the energy, imagination and zest for life of its people.

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  • Monument
    • Altitude 9 m
    District Calcutta, Kolkata or Kolikata
    State West Bengal
    Region East India
    Area 1480.12 Sq Km
    Population (2010 estimate) 5,138,208 (~51.4 lakh)
    Languages
  • English
  • Bengali
    • Temperature and Rainfall
  • Rainfall: 1581 mm
  • Tempeature Summer: Max 36.30°C Min 9.60°C
  • Tempeature Winter: Max 41.70°C Min 38.10°C
    • Best Seasons October - March
    Clothing Tropical
    Nearby Railway Stations  
    Nearby Airports Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
    Nearby Places
  • Durgapur
  • Sunderban
    • STD Code 033
    Pincode Range 700052
    Other Names Calcutta
    Literacy 81.31%
    Co-ordinates 22.57217, 88.356857
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