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Where is Kolkata located in relation to the Hugli River and the Bay of Bengal?
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Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, India.
Kolkata is situated on the east bank of the Hugli (Hooghly) River, which was historically the main channel of the Ganges (Ganga) River. The city is located approximately 96 miles (154 km) upstream from the head of the Bay of Bengal. This strategic position allowed the city to develop as a major port and a vital point of transshipment between river and sea transport.1