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
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Kolkata Tourism (2026) - 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 district - Wikipedia Kolkata district (formerly known as Calcutta district) is a district in the Indian state of West Bengal It only contains the entire city proper of Kolkata, the capital city of the state and therefore it is a city district
History of Kolkata - Wikipedia Kolkata, or Calcutta, was a colonial city The British East India Company developed Calcutta as a village by establishing an artificial riverine port in the 18th century CE Kolkata was the capital of the British India until 1911, when the capital was relocated to Delhi
Where is Kolkata, India? Kolkata Location Map Where is Kolkata Located, India? Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Editors | Updated On: May 01, 2026 | 23:56 ET Kolata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal Kolata is situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, It's lies between latitudes 22 5697222 and longitudes 88 3697205
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