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Map of India and surrounding countries with a bold label marking the location of Haora (Howrah) in eastern India, near the border with Bangladesh. Neighboring countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka are shown, along with major bodies of water such as the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. An inset globe in the upper right highlights the region's position within Asia. Howrah bridge Historical map of Calcutta and its surrounding region from around 1900, showing detailed city streets, railway lines, and neighboring towns such as Howrah, Barrackpore, and Twentypou, with rivers and administrative boundaries marked in fine detail.
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Changed spelling from “Haora” to “Howrah.” Oct 15, 2025
Deleted Web site: Royal Society of Chemistry - Books - Anatomy and Biology of Hair at Different Ages. Jun 28, 2024
Add new Web site: Royal Society of Chemistry - Books - Anatomy and Biology of Hair at Different Ages. Jun 28, 2024
Population data updated. Mar 11, 2016
Map added. Mar 11, 2016
Revised and updated article. Jan 06, 2009
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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