Poverty Kolkata

Kolkata, also known as Calcutta, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River…
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta, 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 west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern and northeastern India. Kolkata is the seventh most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 4.5 million while its metropolitan region Kolkata Metropolitan Area is third most populous metropolitan region of India with a metro population of over 15 million. Kolkata is regarded by many sources as the cultural capital of India and a historically and culturally significant city in the historic region of Bengal.
  • Country: India
  • State: West Bengal
  • Elevation: 9 m (30 ft)
  • Region: Southern Asia
  • Division: Presidency
  • District: Kolkata
  • Demonyms: Kolkatan · Calcuttan

Nearby

Suggested Itineraries

  • Help Children Overcome Poverty | Compassion

    https://www.compassion.com › sponsorchild › today
    Start Now
    AdMake a Difference in the World by Sponsoring a Child in Poverty. Sign Up Today to Help. Begin Sponsoring a Child Today and Provide Help to a Child in Need. Only $43 a Month.

    Become A Sponsor · Sponsor A Child Today · Get Involved · Fundraise

    Types: Child Sponsorship, Monthly Giving, Disaster Relief, Medical Assistance
Data from: en.wikipedia.org