Kulgachia
| Kulgachia | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Kulgachia Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Coordinates: 22°28′N 88°00′E / 22.46°N 88.00°ECoordinates: 22°28′N 88°00′E / 22.46°N 88.00°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Howrah |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 149,249 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Kulgachia is a city and a municipality in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority.[1]
Infrastructure
Notable transportation networks include the Southeastern Indian railway, NH6, and Damodar. The Orissa Trunk Road is the main road and passes through the heart of the city. It connects to National Highway No-6, the Bombay Road.
Kulgachia has a railroad station.
Geography
Kulgachia is located in the most southeastern part of India.[2] With an average elevation of 4 m (13 ft). It is situated close to the River Hooghly. T
Kulgachia is an unplanned city and has been known to suffer from drainage problems during periods of heavy rain. Other persistent issues are erosion caused by the Hooghly river and encroachment.
Demographics
The Kulgachia region is estimated to have a population of 10,987,778. The partition of India brought a massive influx of refugees.
References
- ↑ Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority
- ↑ "Kulgachi". Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. 1996-2010. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
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