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Kolkata

City in West Bengal, India

Overview

Kolkata is a city in India.

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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Neighborhoods

Partial

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.

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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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