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Kolata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Kolata is situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, It's lies between latitudes 22.5697222 and longitudes 88.3697205. The Kolata city is approximately 80 kilometres west of the border with Bangladesh. Kolkata is the 7th-most populous city in India, with an estimated population of 1.49 crores as of 2020.

Kolata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Kolkata lies between 22°34′03″ North latitudes and 88°22′12° East longitudes. The city covers an area of about 206.08 km2 with a population of 4496694 people.
| Info | Datails |
|---|---|
| City Name | Kolkata |
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Kolkata |
| Coordinates | 22°34′03″N 88°22′12″E |
| Area | 206.08 km2 |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Population | 4,496,694 |
| Time Zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Language | Bengali |
| Pincode(s) | 700001 |
| STD Code | 33 |
| Nearest Airport | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport |
| National Highway | Highway NH19 |
| Website | www.kmcgov.in |
The top attractions to visit in Kolkata are: Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Howrah Bridge, Science City, James Prinsep Ghat, Fort William, India, Kalighat, Zoological Garden, Alipore Zoo, NICCO PARK KOLKATA, ISKCON Kolkata Sri Sri Radha Govinda, Babughat, Netaji Indoor Stadium