Calcutta At A Glance

In this section, we will provide some quick facts about Calcutta India. These Kolkata fast facts will enable you to explore Calcutta at a glance.

• State: West Bengal
• Summer temperature: 30° C - 40° C
• Winter temperature: 30° C - 10° C
• Metropolitan Area: 1380 sq. km. (1991)
• Languages spoken: Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and English
• Altitude: 17 ft above sea level
• Best time to visit: October to March
• STD Code: 033
• Major tourist attractions: Victoria memorial, Fort William, Eden gardens, Birla planetarium, Howrah bridge, Belur math, Botanical gardens, Writer's building & Science city
• Educational Institutes: St. Xavier’s College Kolkata, IIM Calcutta
• Major festivals: Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja, Poila Baisakh, Makar Sankranti, Vishwakarma Puja & Lakshmi Puja.
• Major fairs: Calcutta book Fair, Poush Mela & Joydev mela.