Kolkata - Wikipedia Kolkata, [a] also known as Calcutta[b] (its official name until 2001), 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 [16]
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Kolkata Tourism (2025) - India gt; Calcutta Top Places, Travel Guide Famously known as the City of Joy, Kolkata is, in every sense, the artistic, cultural and intellectual capital of the country Kolkata's streets are vivid, hectic, chaotic, and yet, brimming with life and creativity
Kolkata | History, Population, Government, Facts | Britannica Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is a city, the capital of West Bengal state, and the former capital (1772–1911) of British India It is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports
Kolkata Travel Guide: Heritage Sites, Culture, Food Attractions Kolkata, often referred to as the “City of Joy,” is one of India’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities As the capital of West Bengal, it boasts a fascinating blend of historical charm and modern influences, making it a must-visit destination for travelers
Kolkata (Calcutta) travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia 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
Kolkata – Travel guide at Wikivoyage 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