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Kolkata,[a]formerly known as Calcutta[b](its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian stateof West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh.
4 days ago · Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), city, capital of West Bengal state, and former capital (1772–1911) of British India. It is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. The city is centered on the east bank of the Hugli River, about 96 miles upstream from the head of the Bay of Bengal.
Locally, Kolkata is regarded as India’s intellectual, artistic and cultural capital. Although poverty is certainly apparent, the self-made middle class drives the city's core machinery, a nascent hipster culture thrives among its millennial residents and its dapper Bengali gentry frequent grand colonial-era clubs. Attractions.
Kolkata (Bengali: কলকাতা Kalkātā, Hindi: कोलकाता Kolkātā), formerly Calcutta, is the capital and largest city of West Bengal and the cultural capital of India. Kolkata is an "in your face" city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor.
Jan 18, 2024 · Explore the vibrant history, art, and gastronomy of Kolkata, the City of Joy. From colonial-era architecture to bustling markets, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Bengal's capital.
Jan 1, 2024 · Kolkata is the old capital of the British Raj and has the third biggest population of any city in India. So expect big crowds, roaring traffic, grandeur colonial architecture and a labyrinth of bazaars with the holy Hooghly river connecting it all.
Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern and northeastern India.
6 days ago · Kolkata - Culture, Arts, Cuisine: Kolkata is perhaps the most important cultural centre of India. The city is the birthplace of modern Indian literary and artistic thought and of Indian nationalism, and its citizens have made great efforts to preserve Indian culture and civilization.
6 days ago · Capital of West Bengal. in Kolkata in History. Also known as: Calcutta, Kalikata. Written by. Professor of Geography, University of Mumbai. Coauthor of Declining City-core of an Indian Metropolis. Swapna Banerjee-Guha, Professor and Head, Department of History, University of Calcutta, 1955–68. Author of Rise of the Sikh Power. N.K. Sinha • All.
Apr 8, 2024 · Kolkata is a huge city with a lot to see and do. Here are some of the best-known spots. 1. Victoria Memorial. The Victorian Memorial is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kolkata. This large marble monument was opened in 1921 and is dedicated to Queen Victoria.
