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
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 (Calcutta), India: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026 . . . Save this place to a Trip, where you can track your faves and get personalized picks as you plan This former British colonial stronghold boasts evidence of over two millennia of habitation, with ornate, architecturally diverse buildings, ranging from crumbing ruins to Victorian treasures
Kolkata Tourism (2026) - India gt; Calcutta Top Places, Travel Guide Earlier known as Calcutta, it originated as a capital of British India in 1960 when East India Company dominated the country Struggling to develop during Britain’s power war, most of its essential developments took place in the 17th and 18th century
Kolkata – Travel guide at Wikivoyage The University of Calcutta, the first modern Indian university, was founded here in 1857 Calcutta became the centre of Indian arts and literature and the national movement for independence got its start here
Kolkata - New World Encyclopedia Kolkata (Bengali: কলকাতা, IPA: 'kolkat̪a]), formerly Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal It is located in eastern India on the east bank of the River Hooghly
Kolkata – India Information Portal Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is a city that pulses with history, intellect, and soul Located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, just 80 kilometers from the Bangladesh border, Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and the beating heart of eastern India
Visit Calcutta on a trip to India | Audley Travel US Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Calcutta, these guides will help you make the most of your time there We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Calcutta at its best