• The city of Kolkata is one amongst the four metropolitan cities of India. The city has emerged in a very short span of time as a major commercial and learning centre. It is hard to describe or define the city in a single or few statements. The following facts elucidate vital information about the city:
  
• Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal state and located in Eastern India on the banks of river Hoogli.
  
• Kolkata is one of the most populated cities of India. The city has an approximate population of about 13.5 million.
  
• The metropolitan district area of Kolkata is 1380.12 sq km whereas the city are is 187.33 sq km.
  
• The city has a sub tropical climate with summer monsoons. The maximum temperature in summers reach to about 41 °C. The temperature in the winters drops to a minimum of 9 °C.
  
• The monsoon months are those between June to early September. The city receives an abundant rainfall during this period. The city receives annual rainfall of 1581 mm.
  
• The popular languages in Kolkata are Bengali, Hindi and English.
  
• The city despite having a good cosmopolitan population comprising of Marwaris, Parsis, Anglo Indians, Jews, Armenians and East Asians the city has a culture which is hard to describe. The local culture encompasses the cosmopolitan features plus regional norms and values.
  
• Best time to visit the city is during winter season that is from October to March.
  
  Distance from other metropolitan cities:
  Delhi - 1461 kms, Mumbai - 1987 kms, Chennai - 1676 kms
  

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