Kolkata is one of the largest cities in India covering an area of 187 square km and housing a population of more than 4.6 million.
Calcutta/Kolkata stands on the Eastern Bank of River Ganga. The tail end of river Ganga flows by the side of Kolkata before it reaches Bay of Bengal about 180 Km. down stream from Kolkata. The Vital Statistics of a capital city, called by the British Raj as The Jewel of the East, and remained its capital till 1911, Kolkata is now the capital of West Bengal a state of India.
Area in kilometers: 1480 sq. km. (London 1580 sq. km.) 185 sq. km. is within Corporation Area.
Population: A growing population of 45,80,544 according to 2001 Census. (Mumbai 14.8 million.)
Density of Population: 24.760/ sq. km. Ratio of Population: Male - 1000; Female - 956;
Literacy Rate: 81.31% Mother
Tongues: Bengali 55%, Hindi 20%, English 10%, Others 15%
Position: 7th biggest city of India in area and population
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