Kolkata (help·info) (Bengali: কলকাতা ; IPA: [ˈkolkat̪a]), formerly Calcutta (help·info), is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal and is the second largest city by area in India, after Mumbai.[1] It is located in eastern India on the east bank of the River Hooghly.[2] When referred to as "Kolkata", it usually includes the suburbs, and thus its population exceeds 15 million,[3] making it India's third-largest city and urban agglomeration. This also makes it the world's 8th largest metropolitan area as defined by the United Nations.[4]
Kolkata served as the capital of India during the British Raj until 1911. Once the centre of modern education, industry, science, culture and politics in India, Kolkata has witnessed intense political violence, clashes and economic stagnation since 1954. Since the year 2000, economic rejuvenation has spurred on the city's growth. Like other metropolitan cities in India, Kolkata continues to struggle with the problems of urbanisation: poverty, pollution and traffic congestion.
Kolkata is noted for its revolutionary history, ranging from the Indian struggle for independence to the leftist and trade union movements.
Kolkata served as the capital of India during the British Raj until 1911. Once the centre of modern education, industry, science, culture and politics in India, Kolkata has witnessed intense political violence, clashes and economic stagnation since 1954. Since the year 2000, economic rejuvenation has spurred on the city's growth. Like other metropolitan cities in India, Kolkata continues to struggle with the problems of urbanisation: poverty, pollution and traffic congestion.
Kolkata is noted for its revolutionary history, ranging from the Indian struggle for independence to the leftist and trade union movements.
1 Name
2 History
3 Geography
4 Urban structure
5 Climate
6 Economy
7 Civic administration
8 Utility services and media
9 Transport
10 Demographics
11 Culture
12 Education
13 Sports
14 Sister Cities
15 See also
16 Notes
17 References
18 External links
2 History
3 Geography
4 Urban structure
5 Climate
6 Economy
7 Civic administration
8 Utility services and media
9 Transport
10 Demographics
11 Culture
12 Education
13 Sports
14 Sister Cities
15 See also
16 Notes
17 References
18 External links
Country
India
State
West Bengal
District(s)
Calcutta †
Mayor
Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya
Population• Density• Metro
5,080,519 (2009[update])• 27,462 /km2 (71,126 /sq mi)• 15,414,859
Language(s)
Bengali, Hindi, English
Time zone
IST (UTC+5:30)
Area• Elevation
185 km² (71 sq mi)• 9 m (30 ft)
Codes[show]
• Pincode
• 700 xxx
• Telephone
• +91 (33)
• UN/LOCODE
• IN CCU
Footnotes[show]
† The Kolkata urban agglomeration also includes portions of North 24 Parganas , South 24 Parganas, Howrah and Hooghly districts.
Website
http://www.kolkatamycity.com/
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