Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Kolkotta- Kolkotta City



Kolkatā, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Kolkata is the commercial capital of East India, located on the east bank of the Hooghly River. The city of Kolkata has 4.5 million residents, and the metropolitan area, including suburbs, has a population of approximately 15.7 million, making it the third most populous metropolitan area in India and the 13th most populous urban area in the world.
The Postmark depicts Kolkotta city showing Howrah Bridge, Victoria memorial etc.
The cancellation was introduced on 26.06.2007.
The Postmaster
Kolkotta Philatelic Bureau( G.P.O)-700001

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