Kolkata, formerly Calcutta,is the capital of the Indian
state of West Bengal. It is located in eastern India on the east bank
of the River Hooghly. The city has a population of more than 4.6
million, with an extended metropolitan population of over fourteen
million, making it the third-largest urban agglomeration and the
fourth-largest city in India.
served as the capital of India during the British Raj until 1911. Once
the centre of modern education, science, culture and politics in India,
Kolkata witnessed economic stagnation in the years following India's
independence in 1947. However, since the year 2000, economic
rejuvenation has led to a spurt in the city's growth. Like the other
metropolitan cities of India, Kolkata continues to struggle with
urbanisation problems like poverty, pollution and traffic congestion.
noted for its revolutionary history, ranging from the Indian struggle
for independence to the leftist and trade union movements.
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