Kolkata

Name: Kolkata
Address: South Asia, India

South Asia, India

India

People from Kolkata are called:

Male/General:

Kolkatan

Pronunciation:

/kɒlˈkɑːtə/

Quick Facts

Population:: 15,134,000 (metro, 2024 est.)
Country:: India
Region:: South Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Bengali 'Kôlkata'. Formerly Calcutta. The demonym is 'Kolkatan' or 'Calcuttan'.

About Kolkata

Capital of West Bengal and former capital of British India.
Cultural capital of India with rich literary heritage.
Known as 'City of Joy' despite challenges.
Home to Howrah Bridge and Victoria Memorial.
Major center for arts, literature, and intellectualism.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Dhaka

250 km east

People are called:

Dhakai

New Delhi

1,400 km west

People are called:

Delhiite

Mumbai

1,900 km southwest

People are called:

Mumbaikar

Quick Facts

Population:: 15,134,000 (metro, 2024 est.)
Country:: India
Region:: South Asia

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