Calcutta
India • South Asia
Primary City: Calcutta
Primary State/Province: West Bengal
Primary Language: Bengali
Population: 24.9M
GDP: $220B • GDP per capita: $8,844
GAWC Class: 8
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
9.5%
Key Statistics
Major Teams
3
Total Teams
6
Major Companies
3
Market Cap
$81B
Skyscrapers (150m+)
10
Supertall (200m+)
1
Metro Stations
48
Commuter Rail
458
Universities
4
Cultural Events
1
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 3 | #T-106 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 6 | #T-160 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 2 | #T-66 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 3 | #T-147 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $81B | #182 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 1 | #T-60 |
| Universities ↗ | 4 | #T-50 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 0 | — |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 2 | #T-107 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 0 | — |
| Airport Score ↗ | 3.0 | #T-78 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 0.0 | — |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 48 | #T-116 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 458 | #8 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 2 | #T-18 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 10 | #T-100 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
T20 Cricket • IPL
Kolkata Knight Riders
Notable Venues2 venues
Football
Salt Lake Stadium
Calcutta
Test Cricket
Eden Gardens
Calcutta
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams3 teams
Football/Soccer • India
East Bengal
Calcutta • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • India
Mohun Bagan
Calcutta • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • India
Mohammedan SC
Calcutta • Level: 1
Other Men’s Teams2 teams
Field Hockey • Other Sports
Rarh Bengal Tigers
Kolkata
Kabaddi • Other Sports
Bengal Warriorz
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals2 events
2016 T20 World Cup Final
Cricket Final
2016 • Calcutta
1987 Cricket World Cup Final
Cricket Final
1987 • Calcutta
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ITC | $42B | Public |
| 2 | Coal India | $29B | Public |
| 3 | Shree Cement | $10B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $81B across 3 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Kolkata Book Fair
Calcutta • Trade Show
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries1 item
Indian Museum
Kolkata • Science
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities4 entries
Jadavpur University
Calcutta, India
University of Calcutta
Calcutta, India
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata
Calcutta, India
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Calcutta, India
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
Kolkata • 2 - Major International
Notable Bridge/Tunnel/Dam/Canals1 entry
Howrah Bridge
Kolkata • Bridge - Cantilever
Notable Train Hubs2 entries
Howrah Station
Kolkata • Intercity Rail Hub
Sealdah Station
Kolkata • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (48 stations)1 entry
Kolkata Metro
Calcutta • 48 stations
Suburban Rail (458 stations)1 entry
Kolkata Suburban Railway
Kolkata • 458 stations