Kharagpur, Industrial city in West Bengal, India
Kharagpur spans across a flat terrain at 61 meters elevation, featuring extensive railway infrastructure and manufacturing facilities spread throughout its urban landscape.
The settlement transformed from a small forest village in the 16th century to a major railway town after the construction of junction facilities in 1898.
The population of 299,683 residents communicates in multiple languages, including Bengali, Hindi, Telugu, Odia, and Urdu, creating a multilingual urban environment.
The transportation network includes auto-rickshaws and buses that connect various sectors of the city, with Kharagpur Junction railway station serving as a central transit point.
The city houses the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, established in 1951, which stands as the first and largest technological institute in India.
Location: Kharagpur subdivision
Elevation above the sea: 61 m
Website: https://kharagpurmunicipality.org
GPS coordinates: 22.33024,87.32365
Latest update: June 1, 2025 04:15
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