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কলকাতা
Calcutta
Megacity
Kolkata Imgs.jpg
 
Coordinates: 22°34′22″N 88°21′50″E / 22.57278°N 88.36389°E / 22.57278; 88.36389Coordinates: 22°34′22″N 88°21′50″E / 22.57278°N 88.36389°E / 22.57278; 88.36389
CountryIndia
StateWest Bengal
DivisionPresidency
DistrictKolkata
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • MayorFirhad Hakim (TMC)
Area
 • Megacity185 km2 (71 sq mi)
 • Metro
1,886.67 km2 (728.45 sq mi)
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Megacity4,486,679
 • Rank7th
 • Density24,250/km2 (63,200/sq mi)
 • Metro
14,112,536
 • Metro rank
3rd
 • Demonym
Calcuttan
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Postal index number
7000 xx, 7001 xx
Vehicle registrationWB 01–79
UN/LOCODEIN CCU
Telephone91-33-XXXX XXXX
Spoken languagesBengali, Nepali, English
EthnicityBengali, Marwari, Bihari, Other
Websitewww.kmcgov.in

Kolkata (spelled Calcutta before 1 January 2001) is the capital city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the second largest city in India after Mumbai. It is on the east bank of the River Hooghly. When it is called Calcutta, it includes the suburbs. This makes it the third largest city of India. This also makes it the world's 8th largest metropolitan area as defined by the United Nations. Kolkata served as the capital of India during the British Raj until 1911. Kolkata was once the center of industry and education. However, it has witnessed political violence and economic problems since 1954. Since 2000, Kolkata has grown due to economic growth. Like other metropolitan cities in India, Kolkata struggles with poverty, pollution and traffic congestion.

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