Kolkata vs. Calcutta — What's the Difference?

Kolkata (English: or , Bengali: [kolˈkata] (listen); previously Calcutta , the official name until 2001) is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, the city is approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh.

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The largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding

The largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding