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Kolkata

City in West Bengal, India

Overview

Kolkata, the cultural capital of India, is a lively metropolis renowned for its colonial architecture, literary legacy, and rich culinary scene. The city thrives on intellectual conversations, art, and a blend of historic traditions with modern growth.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

India

State

West Bengal

Population

4,496,694

Time Zone

Asia/Kolkata

Coordinates

22.54°, 88.34°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$729

Local Cost

$263

Local Income

$295

Cashless

English

Temperature

25.8°C

Summer Avg

28.9°C

Winter Avg

19.0°C

Record High

46.8°C

Record Low

3.4°C

Humidity

74%

Precipitation

1565 mm

Internet Speed

48 Mbps

Upload

45 Mbps

Latency

3 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

CCU

Distance

17 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Alipore Alipore is a prestigious residential area known for old mansions and high-end apartment towers. It's home to several embassies and government buildings along wide leafy streets.Bhowanipore Bhowanipore is a central Kolkata neighborhood known for its old residential blocks and access to major hospitals. The area has a mix of historic homes and newer apartment buildings.Hastings Hastings is a mix of residential streets and local shops. The area attracts families, with schools and parks nearby.

Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-18.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 89/100.

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