You all must have heard a lot about ‘City of Joy’, Kolkata. When it comes to writing about Kolkata I feel very proud this city has its own story which depicts everything. A city filled with energetic people who celebrate every festivals with so much enthusiasm.
Here is a list of 17 facts about Kolkata which many of you must not be aware with:
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1. Kolkata metro service on which half of the Kolkata people are dependent is the oldest metro railway in India also it is the first underground rail in India.
2. Kolkata’s tramways is the only service which many people are availing now and it is the oldest electric tram network in India.
3. And when it comes to bus, the best part is that they will stop anywhere. Just wave your hand before a bus.
4. The football stadium in Salt Lake has second highest seating capacity in the world.
5. After New Delhi, Kolkata is the second largest city when it comes to area they cover.
6. You must have all noticed when people say Kolkata the first thing that ticks in our mind is ‘Howrah Bridge’, the fact that will blow your mind is that the bridge has no nuts and bolts and it was built by riveting the whole structure.
7. The National Library of India, in Alipore, Kolkata is the largest public library in the India.
8. Here comes the part for all the book worms, college street is a home for who loves to read. It is the second largest hand book market in the world and the largest market in India.
9. Howrah Station is the busiest railway station in our country, in terms of the number of unique trains it handles daily.
10. Alipore zoo located in the city is the oldest Zoo in the country.
11. Calcutta was the home of British people and the Royal Calcutta golf club was the first golf club, outside the United Kingdom.
12. Being a cricket fan you can miss this. Eden garden is the third largest in the world in terms of sitting capacity.
13. It is the only city in our country with hand-pulled rickshaws.
14. Birla planetarium in Kolkata is the second largest planetarium in the world and the largest one in Asia.
15. Kolkata’s book fair is known as one of a kind and Asia’s largest book fair, it is also world’s largest non-trade book fair.
16. The Calcutta Cricket and Football Club, founded in 1792 is the second oldest cricket club in the world next to the Marylebone Cricket Club, London.
17. The great Banyan Tree, Botanical Garden, Kolkata is the worlds largest tree in terms of area covered.
This state has given so much to all the people here and everyday it inspires millions about living and all. We must feel blessed having such a joyful city in our country.
Also read: 20 Places To Visit In Kolkata That You Can’t Afford To Miss
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