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
Where is Kolkata, India? Kolkata Location Map Where is Kolkata Located? Kolata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal Kolkata lies between 22°34′03″ North latitudes and 88°22′12° East longitudes The city covers an area of about 206 08 km2 with a population of 4496694 people Kolkata City Facts
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Kolkata (Calcutta) (2026) - Tripadvisor Street food, particularly in North Kolkata, and traditional Bengali sweets from famous shops like Bhim Nag and K C Das are popular suggestions Restaurants like Mocambo and 6 Ballygunge Place were frequently mentioned for a more formal dining experience
THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Kolkata (Calcutta) (2026) Explore Kolkata's main attractions with ease on this private full-day guided tour Customize your itinerary with optional stops like Mother Teresa's house, Park Street Cemetery, St Paul's Cathedral, Victoria Memorial Hall, and Howrah Bridge
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
18 places to visit in Kolkata that are not tourist traps From timeless icons to modern gems, these are the essential places to visit in Kolkata Kolkata unfolds as a palimpsest of faiths layered over centuries, each leaving behind sacred spaces that continue to define its cultural and spiritual fabric
Kolkata – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Long known as the cultural capital of India and home to the Bengali Renaissance, the "City of Joy" (the sobriquet became more famous after the publication of a novel of the same name) continues to spawn generations of poets, writers, film directors and Nobel Prize winners
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