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Calcutta Travel Guide

Once the centre of modern education, science, culture and politics in India, Calcutta witnessed economic rejuvenation that has led to a spurt in the city's growth in the last 10 years. Calcutta is the main business, commercial and financial hub of eastern India.

About Calcutta

Calcutta covers an area of 571 sq. miles (1480 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 4.9 million people being the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the third-largest urban agglomeration and the fourth-largest city in India.

Bowbazar

East of Chitpur Road is Bowbazar, Calcutta’s jewelry district, is where you’ll find a terrific collection of good-quality gold and silver plus beautifully designed and crafted stone settings. Prices are reasonable, and each shop has an astrologer to help you find the most auspicious stone for your stars.



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