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Area

1380 sq. km. (metropolitan area,1991)

Population

11.83 million (1991)
Population Density 33000 / sq. km. (1991)

Altitude

17 feet from sea level


• Climate

The city enjoys fairly stable, warm and humid temperatures throughout the year. Monsoons are between late June and early October. Winters, between late November and late January, are mild and pleasant. Long and hot summers extend between April and July.


Geographical Location

Latitude 22 degrees 82 minutes North
Longitude 88 degrees 20 minutes East

Warmest Months

April to July

Coolest Months

November to January
Average Temperature

Winter (12-27 degrees C)                        
Summer (24-38 degrees C)

Rainfall

160cm/year
Lakes

Dhakuria Lake (Rabindra Sarovar) in South Calcutta
Language

Regional Language: Bengali

 Other Languages Spoken

Hindi, English and Urdu.

Public Transportation

Buses, double-decker buses, mini-buses, auto-rickshaws, the Metro, trams, human-drawn rickshaws, taxi cabs.


Dressing and Eating

The sari is the traditional and most commonly-seen garb of adult women. But it is not at all uncommon to see all other kinds of women's wear: trousers, salwaar kameez, skirts, etc. Men wear shirts and trousers for office and formal wear while the dhoti/punjabi come out for social occasions and festivals.


Markets and Shopping Areas

Gariahat and Lake Market in South Calcutta, Park Street, New Market, Camac Street areas in Central Calcutta, Shyambazaar, College Street and Burrabazaar in North Calcutta.


Political Party in Power CPI(M)




 


   
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