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.It is the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern and northeastern India. [16] Kolkata is the seventh most populous city in …

2025年1月29日 · Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), city, capital of West Bengal state, and former capital (1772–1911) of British India. It is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. The city is centered on the east bank of the Hugli River, about 96 …

Kolkata (formerly 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.

2025年1月20日 · Calcutta did not become the capital of British India until 1772, when the first governor-general, Warren Hastings, transferred all important offices to the city from Murshidabad, the provincial Mughal capital.

2025年1月11日 · Although in area West Bengal ranks as one of the smaller states of India, it is one of the largest in population. The capital is Kolkata (Calcutta). Area 34,267 square miles (88,752 square km). Pop. (2011) 91,347,736. Himalayas Forested slopes of the foothills of the Himalayan mountains near Kalimpong, northern West Bengal, India.

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. [2] It is on the east bank of the River Hooghly. [3] When it is called Calcutta, it includes the suburbs. This makes it …

2024年1月31日 · Formerly known as Calcutta, Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal and the third-most populous metropolitan area in India. It is famous for its colonial architecture, literary heritage, and artistic contributions, Kolkata serves as a key center for commerce, finance, and culture in the region.

Kolkata (Bengali: কলকাতা, IPA: 'kolkat̪a]), formerly Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in eastern India on the east bank of the River Hooghly.

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is one of India’s major cities and serves as the capital of the state of West Bengal. Located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, Kolkata is a city that blends historical grandeur with vibrant modernity, making it a focal point of culture, art, politics, and commerce in the region.

2018年5月17日 · From 1773 to 1911, Calcutta was the capital of British India and the second city in the British Empire. There was a cleavage in the pattern of Calcutta's urban growth.