Businesses in Kolkata
Categories in Kolkata
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kolkata
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 48,102 | 42 years |
| Clothing stores | 21,643 | 29 years |
| Corporate management | 19,545 | 28 years |
| Apartments | 19,153 | 51 years |
| Restaurants | 17,464 | 17 years |
| Electronics stores | 16,701 | 28 years |
| Shopping other | 16,576 | 34 years |
| Real estate | 14,165 | 29 years |
| Health and medical | 14,025 | 24 years |
| Hardware store | 10,479 | 44 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 10,386 | 50 years |
| Education | 10,365 | 48 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8,917 | 54 years |
Kolkata Facts
| Area | 397.9 km² |
| Population | 12,108,330 |
| Male Population | 6,257,942 (51.7%) |
| Female Population | 5,850,388 (48.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +74.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +31.0% |
| Median Age | 30.2 years (Male: 30.6, Female: 29.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $7,762 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 33 |
| Neighborhoods | Bhowanipore, Taltala, Ballygunge, Chandni Chawk, Bowbazar, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 22.56263, 88.36304 |
| Pin Codes | 700001, 700002, 700003, 700004, 700005, More |
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Kolkata Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,925,390 | 8,474,625 | 9,243,671 | 9,857,412 | 12,108,330 | 12,759,039 | 14,060,330 |
| Population Density | 17,405.9 / km² | 21,299.7 / km² | 23,232.6 / km² | 24,775.1 / km² | 30,432.5 / km² | 32,068 / km² | 35,338.6 / km² |
Kolkata Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 31% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | +74.8% | +42.9% | +31% |
| West Bengal | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Kolkata Median Age
Median Age: 30.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 30.2 yrs | 29.9 yrs | 30.6 yrs |
| West Bengal | 26.9 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 27 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Kolkata Population Density
Population Density: 30,433 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 12.1 million | 397.9 km² | 30,433 / km² |
| West Bengal | 97 million | 85,313.5 km² | 1,137 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Kolkata Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Kolkata
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kolkata
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kolkata
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Kolkata Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,279 | $2,669 | $3,391 | $4,239 | $5,000 | $5,863 | $6,210 | $7,762 |
| Total GDP | $19.2B | $24.6B | $33.4B | $43.6B | $51.6B | $60.1B | $65.7B | $84.2B |
Kolkata CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 27,891,429 tn | 2.3 tn | 70,101 tons/km² |
| West Bengal | 140,075,161 tn | 1.44 tn | 1,641.9 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 27,891,429 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.3 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 70,101 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9.4) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/28/18 | 1:03 PM | 4.5 | 60.3 km | 10,000 m | 8km ENE of Ghatal, India | usgs.gov |
| 8/6/13 | 6:36 PM | 4.5 | 83.8 km | 35,880 m | 7km NNE of Shantipur, India | usgs.gov |
| 6/1/13 | 1:28 PM | 4.1 | 63.8 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSE of Calcutta, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/5/09 | 7:04 AM | 4.2 | 60.9 km | 35,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/01 | 12:31 AM | 4.3 | 80.5 km | 10,000 m | Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 9/24/96 | 3:28 AM | 4.6 | 89.3 km | 36,400 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/94 | 4:46 PM | 4.6 | 87.8 km | 33,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
Kolkata
Kolkata (Bengali: কলকাতা / কোলকাতা) /koʊlˈkɑːtɑː/, formerly Calcutta /kælˈkʌtə/, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly river, it is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of Eas..
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