WEST BENGAL
Area: 88, 752 sq. km
Latitude: 23˚ 30’N
Population: 8, 02, 21, 171
Longitude: 87˚42’ E
Principal language: Bengali
Capital: Kolkata
KOLKATA
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Capital of west Bengal is situated on the left
bank of River Hooghly.
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Third largest city of India as per 2001 census.
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A riverine port located on the Hooghly River
which handles diversified commodities.
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Manufacturing centre of jute goods, engineering
goods (BHEL), razor blades, etc. and export jute, sugarcane and silk fabrics.
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Shipbuilding industry of The Garden Reach
Workshop under public sector is situated.
