West Bengal
Kolkata
City of joy
65/100
GoodRs 7k+1BHK Rent
AQI 153Unhealthy
Use normal cautionSafety
Family-readySettlement fit
City At a Glance
Population
44.9 L
Census estimate
Area
206 km²
Elevation
9m
above sea level
Avg Temp
27°C
annual average
Cost Index
Low
City Type
Metro
State
West Bengal
Coordinates
22.57°N
88.36°E
Livability Scores
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Education80
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Healthcare80
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Safety62
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Cost of Living81
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AQI53
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Transport65
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Lifestyle76
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Economy64
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Weather60
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National average
Best For
MetroCulturalAffordable
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Air Quality Index
153
Moderate
Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor time
Good0–50
Satisfactory51–100
Moderate101–200
Poor201–300
Very Poor301–400
Severe401–500
Source: CPCB via OpenAQ
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Climate & Rainfall
Avg Temp
27°C
Hottest
33°C
Coolest
22°C
Annual Rain
901mm
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Hot ≥33°CWarm 30–32°CPleasantRainfall
Source: IMD historical averages · Current month highlighted
City Essentials
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Top Hospitals
SSKM / PG Hospital
Government Hospital
Medical College Kolkata
Government Teaching Hospital
Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College
Government Teaching Hospital
Cultural Climate
Bengali dominant. Hindi understood widely. Known for cultural pride but generally hospitable.
Migrant Openness
ModerateLanguage Barrier
LowPSU Presence
Strong presenceCity Character
Historic migrant city, predominantly Bengali culture. Warm towards outsiders with some adjustment.
Neighbourhoods
5 localities mapped in Kolkata
Rent ranges, schools, hospitals and vibe — area by area.
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