Situated at the east bank of the Hooghly river, Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, India. This city is much famous for its rich cultural heritage, traditions and festivals. It is an educational, cultural and commercial hub of East India. After Mumbai, it is the second largest city in India and the third largest metropolitan of the Nation. The quality of education, wonderful places, street food, career opportunities and several other things makes this city a proud city.
During British emperor, Kolkata was the capital of India. Earlier this city was known as Calcutta. In the year 2001, the official English name of this city was changed from “Calcutta" to "Kolkata". At present, this city has a population of approximately 15.7 million that makes it the 3rd most populous metropolitan city in India and the 13th most populous urban area in the world. Over the years, this city has maintained its significance in various sectors and has seen a lot of development in many areas.
Education Sector
There are numerous prestigious educational institutions in this city imparting quality education to a large number of students in different fields. This city has played a pioneering role in the evolution of the leading-edge education system in India. Both the public and private sectors are …show more content…
Its heritage, art and literacy are famous worldwide. Kolkata has people with lots of talent and passion in various field, especially art. A strong sense of community can be seen in Kolkatans. When looking at the religious part in the cultural heritage of Kolkata, various imperial buildings across this city are adorned with the Indo-Islamic, Gothic, Roman, Oriental and Baroque motifs. The presence of all these signs tells about the civilizations and religious groups that were once colonized in Kolkata. In the present era, this city still shares the status of a multi-ethnic