Life in Kolkata: Kolkata, known as the ‘City of Joy’ among the people of India, is the capital of West Bengal. West Bengal, which gave birth to many scholars and freedom fighters like Rabindranath Tagore and Subhash Chandra Bose. As much as this land is full of historical and heroic stories, the lifestyle here is also quite different.
The people of Kolkata are currently in election colors. There is said to be a direct contest between BJP and TMC in Bengal. Voting is going to be held in two phases, in which the first phase has been held on April 23 for 152 seats and the second will be held on April 29 for 142 seats. Counting of votes and results will be declared on May 4.
everyday expenses
One of the most special things about Kolkata is its low expenses. Despite being a metro city, the cost of everything from rent and food to daily needs is quite low. Even people with low income can easily support themselves and their families here. If compared with metropolitan cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru, things are cheaper in Kolkata than there. For this reason, students from outside also like to come here and complete their studies. In terms of economy, most rating agencies give it a rating of around 4.5 out of 5.
Transport and Connectivity
Being a metro city, all types of transport services like bus, auto, local train and metro are available in this city, which are used by lakhs of people daily. The metro network is being continuously expanded, which will further increase the facilities. However, there is more crowd during peak time, which creates some inconvenience. In terms of connectivity it is generally given a rating of 4 out of 5.
Career and education
IIM-Calcutta, Jadavpur University and many other big colleges are present here, which attract the attention of thousands of students every year. Talking about career, there are not as many opportunities here in the corporate sector and IT field as in Hyderabad and Bengaluru. But good opportunities are available in sectors like government and banking. In terms of career, it is usually given a rating of 3.5 out of 5.
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Lifestyle and Culture
This is considered the biggest strength of Kolkata. Famous for art, literature and food, this city has its own shine. The atmosphere here is worth seeing especially during Durga Puja when the entire city is colored in the colors of this festival. This place is no less than a heaven for food lovers. Be it veg or non-veg, every type of dish can be tasted here. In terms of lifestyle it is generally given a rating of 5 out of 5.
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