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Indian Museum
The oldest and largest museum in India, featuring exceptional collections of antiques, armor, fossils, and Mughal paintings.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Kolkata
West Bengal, India · Asia
About Kolkata
Kolkata is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Howrah, 1km from Indian Museum.
Kolkata is a major city located in West Bengal, India. With a population of 4,631,392, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Kolkata sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kolkata to your route.
About Kolkata
Raja Subodh Mullick's house is a historic mansion at 12 Wellington Square in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. Associated with the Basu Mullick family, the mansion is noted for its European Neoclassical architecture, ornate interiors, and historical significance. The house was one of the prominent nineteenth-centuryRead more
residences in North Kolkata. In 1998, it was designated as a Grade I heritage building by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
The mansion was closely associated with the Indian independence movement. It was built between 1883 and 1884. Subodh Chandra Mullick was four years old at that time. In 1908, the building was searched extensively by the Indian Imperial Police while investigating the Alipore bomb case. In later years, the mansion became the subject of a prolonged inheritance dispute involving the descendants of the Basu Mullick family and the University of Calcutta.
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Kolkata is located in West Bengal, India, Asia. The coordinates are 22.5626 latitude, 88.3630 longitude.
What is the population of Kolkata?
Kolkata has a population of approximately 4,631,392 people, making it a major city in India.
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- Population
- 4,631,392
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- West Bengal
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 22.5626, 88.3630
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Worth the detour from Kolkata
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Indian Coffee House, College Street
A high-ceilinged first-floor hall in Albert Hall opposite Presidency University, serving cheap coffee and cutlets since 1942. Generations of Bengali writers and students have held their adda here.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
A grand white marble monument and museum built in memory of Queen Victoria, blending British and Mughal architecture amid 64 acres of gardens.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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