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 (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.
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Kolkata (Bengali: কলকাতা Kalkātā, Hindi: कोलकाता Kolkātā), formerly Calcutta, is the capital and largest city of West Bengal and the cultural capital of India. Kolkata is an "in your face" city that shocks and charms the unsuspecting visitor.
MSN: Life under the river: How the east–west metro is redrawing Kolkata’s daily map
Life under the river: How the east–west metro is redrawing Kolkata’s daily map
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Kolkata (Calcutta) travel guide. Explore Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, vibrant street food, iconic trams, Durga Puja festivals and more with local tips.