KOLKATA

Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, an Indian state. The name Kolkata has been derived from Kalikata, the name of one of the three villages in the area. Kalikata is the anglicized version of Kalikshetra, which means 'Land of Goddess Kali'. Job Charnock, an administrator is said to be the founder of the city. It was the capital of India during the British Raj till 1911. Kolkata was a witness to the revolutionary history right from the Indian struggle to the leftist and trade union movement. Richard Wellesly who was the Governor General was responsible for the growth of the city, which is now regarded with several titles as the "Cultural Capital of India", "The City of Processions", " City of Palaces" and the "City of Joy". It was later declared as a Presidency City and in 1699, it was made the headquarters of the Bengal Presidency. It was also the capital of British India in 1772. Kolkata was the center of Indian Independence movement. The city is now the main business, commercial and financial hub of eastern India and the northeastern states. The city, which has been a strong base of Indian communism, has changed its official name from Calcutta to Kolkata in 2001.

STATE West Bengal
COUNTRY India
LOCATION Lies on the east bank of River Hooghly. It is situated in the Ganges Delta with an elevation ranging from 1.5 to 9m.
GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES Latitude 22°33' N, Longitude 88°20' E
AREA 185 square km
POPULATION 5 million

Places of Attraction:Known as the 'City of Palaces', Kolkata has numerous palaces adorned with Gothic, Roman, Mughal decorations. The heritage structures in the city are well maintained. The various museums in the city display the cultural and historical artifacts of ancient Kolkata. The Indian Museum, which is the oldest museum in the country, is often visited by tourists. The Victoria Memorial is one of the major tourist attractions in Kolkata that features the city's history. The Eden Gardens is a must to visit garden that has plenty of gorgeous flowers. Birla Planetarium, Howrah Bridge, Botanical Garden, Marble Palace and Tagore House are the other fabulous scenes that make the city famous.

Tourist Attractions: With many monuments and architectures that recall the ancient days of British rule, Kolkata invites thousands of visitors to its soil.

Transportation: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at Dum Dum is the main airport in the Kolkata that is the main entry to the city. Kolkata Port Trust that handles the Kolkata docks and Haldia docks manages all commercial trade of the city. Kolkata sub urban railway, Kolkata Metro, the oldest underground system in India, trams and buses include the public transport system of the city. The ferry system connects the city with its twin city of Howrah. Rikshaws, taxis and cycles, which are abundant in the city helps carry passengers from one place to another inside the city.

Hotels:The hotels in Kolkata serve rice, fish curry, sweet yogurt etc that are the traditional cuisines. Most of the college students hang out in the evenings at the Indian Coffee House to warm themselves with the hot coffee and snacks served there. The international hotels meant for tourists serve all western dishes that favor the taste buds of the foreigners who reach the city. Taj Bengal Kolkata, Oberoi Grand Kolkata, Hyatt Regency, ITC Hotel Sonar Bangla Sheraton & Towers, Fairlawn Hotel, The Park, Hotel Victerrace and The Kenilworth are some of the star hotels that pay host to the tourists as well as the VIPs visiting the city.



 
  KOLKATA LOCATION AND ORIENTATION
Location of Kolkata
Geography of Kolkata
Time in Kolkata
History of Kolkata
Young Bengal Movement
Bengal Renaissance
Revolutionary Terrorism in Calcutta
Partition of Bengal
Foundation of Kolkata
Job Charnock
Kolkata Weather
Climate of Kolkata
Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Mayors of Kolkata
Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya
Subrata Mukherjee
Chittaranjan Das
  KOLKATA TRADE AND INDUSTRY
Economy of Kolkata
IT Sector of Kolkata
Bengal Chemicals
Tea Board
IT Companies in Kolkata
Banks in Kolkata
Jobs in Kolkata
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  DEMOGRAPHY OF KOLKATA
Famous People from Kolkata
Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
Rabindranath Tagore
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
Raja Ram Mohun Roy
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Michael Madhusudan Datta
Mother Teresa
Amartya Sen
Jyoti Basu
Manna Dey
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  EVENTS IN KOLKATA
Durga Puja in Kolkata
Kali Puja
Lakshmi Puja
Saraswati Puja
Poila Baisakh
Charak Puja
Rathyatra
Pous Mela
Jamai Shasthi
Bhai Phota
Dol Purnima
Rabindra Jayanti
Kolkata Book Fair
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  KOLKATA ART CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Kolkata Culture
Food of Kolkata
Roshogolla
Kolkata Recipe
Kolkata Entertainment
Clubs in Kolkata
Kolkata Sports
Kolkata Media
Newspapers of Kolkata
TV Stations in Kolkata
Radio Stations in Kolkata
Anandabazar Patrika
Radio Mirchi
East Bengal Club
Bhapa Ilish
Mohun Bagan Club
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  EDUCATION IN KOLKATA
Schools of Kolkata
Universities in Kolkata
Colleges in Kolkata
Academy of Fine Arts
Presidency College in Kolkata
Calcutta University
St. Xaviers Collegiate School
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  INFORMATION ABOUT KOLKATA
Facts about Kolkata
Kolkata Real Estate
Kolkata BSNL
Hospitals in Kolkata
Emergency Numbers of Kolkata
Calcutta High Court
Kolkata Police
Regional Passport Office in Kolkata
Railway Recruitment Board of Kolkata
Kolkata Port Trust
U.S Consulate in Kolkata
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  KOLKATA TRAVEL
Travel to Kolkata
Kolkata Travel Guide
Kolkata Travel Tips
Kolkata Vacation
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
Flights to Kolkata
Kolkata Airfare
Travel in Kolkata
Kolkata Car Rental
Kolkata Hotels
Kolkata Restaurants
Attractions of Kolkata
Tours From Kolkata
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