The City of Joy
🌤️ View Today's Weather| Headquarters | Kolkata |
|---|---|
| Division | Presidency |
| Area | 206 sq km |
| Population | 4.5 Million |
| Literacy rate | 87.14% |
| Sex ratio | 908 |
| Subdivisions | Entire city under KMC (no subdivisions) |
Kolkata district is hugely important as the heart-city of West Bengal. The city's cultural heritage, education, economy, public services and administrative activities together define the district.
Kolkata city is one of India's most important urban centres. Administrative, commercial, cultural and educational activities can all be seen operating side by side here.
Education, jobs, business, trade and the service sector form the backbone of city life. A mix of people, languages and cultures of different ages can be seen here.
Daily life in southern Bengal's urban areas depends on the service system. Knowing emergency numbers, hospitals, police and administrative information makes getting around the city far easier.
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Apply for certificates, schemes and registrations connected with Kolkata District Guide — guides, portals and district-wise tools in one place.
| Police station | Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hare Street PS | Business District | — |
| Park Street PS | Central Kolkata | 033-22268321 |
| Lalbazar PS | Police HQ | 033-22505000 |
| Dalhousie PS | BBD Bagh | — |
Howrah, Sealdah & Kolkata Terminal; Metro + dense suburban rail
NH 12, NH 16 & NH 19 converge at Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Intl. Airport, Dum Dum
Marble monument and museum of the British Raj era
Iconic cantilever bridge over the Hooghly
India's oldest and largest multipurpose museum
19th-century Kali temple linked to Ramakrishna
GI-tagged and beloved local crafts — the artisan traditions this district is known for.
The economic backbone of Kolkata District Guide — the industries, produce and work that sustain its people.
IT/ITES hub at Salt Lake Sector V & New Town
1,000+ registered factories — engineering, leather, rubber
Eastern India’s main commercial & financial centre
The headquarters of Kolkata district is at Kolkata. The District Magistrate's office, the Zilla Parishad and the main government departments are all located here.
Kolkata district has 1 subdivision (the entire metropolis falls under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation) and 1 community development block.
The notable tourist attraction of Kolkata district is the Victoria Memorial — a British-era marble monument and museum. The Howrah Bridge (Rabindra Setu) and the Indian Museum are also worth visiting.
You can apply online for domicile, income and caste certificates on the West Bengal e-District portal (edistrict.wb.gov.in). Applications can also be made at district service centres and subdivision offices.
The official district portal of Kolkata district is https://www.kmcgov.in. It provides district administration, notices, services and contact information.