Kolkata is the capital of the state of West Bengal. It is an administrative district. It has a population of 13,216,546 as per 2001 census. It covers an area of 186 sq.km.
Kolkata is one of the most important cities of West Bengal and the eastern region of India. Kolkata is the city that houses the branches of several multinational companiesowing to a very rapid economic development.
Kolkata is a delightful tourist spot. Some of the must visit places are the Victoria Memorial, the Zoological Garden, the Indian Museum, the Science City and the Birla Planetarium. Kalighat Temple, the holy pilgrimage center is located in central Kolkata. Other temples to be visited are Tarakeshwar and Dakshineshwar.
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