1.2 Topography
The city’s terrain is largely flat, with the Hooghly River running along its western boundary. Its proximity to the Sundarbans delta influences the region’s soil and water resources, making it suitable for both agriculture and industrial activities.
1.3 Infrastructure
Power
Kolkata receives a steady power supply through the West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) and private entities like CESC Limited. The city also explores renewable energy options for sustainable development.
1.4 Land Utilization (in Hectares)
- Total Area: 185.39 sq. Km
- Forest cover: N/A
- Non Agriculture Land: N/A
- Cultivable Barren land: N/A
2. City at a Glance
Population (As per Census 2011)
4.5 million
Agriculture
N/A
Major Crops
- Rice
- Potatoes
- Jute
- Pulses
- Oilseeds
- Vegetables
- Tea
2.1 Industrial Areas and Estates in the District
Kolkata houses over 30 industrial estates, key ones include:
- Kalyani Industrial Estate — Focused on engineering, chemicals, and IT industries.
- Budge Budge Industrial Park — Specializing in petrochemicals and logistics.
- Kasba Industrial Estate — A hub for IT and electronics.
- Dankuni Industrial Complex — Known for food processing and warehousing.
- Rajarhat New Town — Evolving into a major IT and service sector hub.
3. Industrial Scenario of Kolkata
3.1 Industry at a Glance
| Sr No | Head | Unit | Particulars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | REGISTERED INDUSTRIAL UNIT | NO. | 986 |
| 2. | TOTAL INDUSTRIAL UNIT | NO. | NA |
| 3. | REGISTERED MEDIUM & LARGE UNIT | NO. | NA |
| 4. | ESTIMATED AVG. NO. OF DAILY WORKER EMPLOYED IN SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES | NO. | 19552 |
| 5. | EMPLOYMENT IN LARGE AND MEDIUM INDUSTRIES | NO. | 19269 |
| 6. | NO. OF INDUSTRIAL AREA | NO. | 14 |
| 7. | TURNOVER OF SMALL SCALE IND. IN LACS | NA | NA |
| 8. | TURNOVER OF MEDIUM & LARGE SCALE INDUSTRIES | IN LACS | 21,881,567,244 |
Key Industries
- Jute Industry: Kolkata is famously known as the Jute Capital of India. The Hooghly Industrial Belt hosts numerous jute mills, such as Fort Gloster Industries and Angus Jute Mill.
- Information Technology (IT): With Salt Lake Sector V and Rajarhat New Town emerging as tech hubs, Kolkata has attracted companies like TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, and IBM.
- Chemicals & Petrochemicals: Budge Budge and Haldia have strong chemical industries, with key players like Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
- Food Processing: The Dankuni Industrial Belt is a hub for agro-based industries, with products ranging from rice mills to packaged foods.
- Textiles: The city’s rich textile heritage continues to thrive, with modern manufacturing units producing cotton, silk, and synthetic fabrics.
3.2 Details of Existing Micro & Small Enterprises and Artisan Units in the District
| NIC CODE NO. | TYPE OF INDUSTRY | NUMBER OF UNITS | INVESTMENT (Lakh Rs.) | EMPLOYMENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Agro based (NIC Code-10) | - | * | * |
| 22 | Soda water (NIC Code -11) | - | ||
| 23 | Cotton textile (NIC Code -14) | 2 | ||
| 24 | Woolen, silk & artificial Thread based clothes. (NIC Code -14) | 100 | ||
| 25 | Jute & jute based (NIC Code -13) | - | ||
| 26 | Ready-made garments & embroidery (NIC Code -14) | 59 | ||
| 27 | Wood/wooden based furniture (NIC Code -16) | 1 | ||
| 28 | Paper & Paper products (NIC Code -17) | 206 | ||
| 29 | Leather based (NIC Code -15) | 181 | ||
| 31 | Chemical/Chemical based (NIC Code -20) | 9 | ||
| 30 | Rubber, Plastic & petro based (NIC Code -22) | 3 | ||
| 32 | Mineral based (NIC Code -24) | - | ||
| 33 | Metal based (Steel Fab.) (NIC Code -25) | 13 | ||
| 35 | Engineering units (NIC Code – Not elsewhere classified) | - | ||
| 36 | Electrical machinery and transport equipment (NIC Code -27 & 29) | 8 | ||
| 97 | Repairing & servicing (NIC Code -95) | 1 | ||
| 01 | Others (NIC Code -99) | - | ||
| Kachori Making (NIC Code -10) | - |
3.3 Major Exportable Items
The leather and leather products, handi-crafts, ferrous and non ferrous casting, textiles, food products.
3.4 Service Enterprises
Potentials areas for service industry
- Spray painting
- Fabrication & engineering job work
- Beauty parlour
- Xerox center
- Setting up of Cyber Cafes/Internet Browsing
- Fast food center
- PCO/STD/ISD booth centres
Sources: (1). Last updated: 01/03/2025. Missing or inaccurate data? Report