State:    West Bengal

Languages:    Bengali, English

Population:    1072161 lakhs

Location:    The city is on the Hooghly River across from the city of Kolkata.

Time Zone:    IST (UTC+5:30)

Attractions:    Howrah is famous for Howrah Station and Howrah Bridge (which connects the two cities)

Theatres:    PVR, Inox, Rakhee Cinema

Parks & Gardens:    Botanic Garden, Shibpur

Major Festivals:    Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Holi, Diwali, Saraswati Puja, Jagaddhatri Puja

Hotels:     Fortune Park Panchvati, The Oberoi Grand, Mayur Residency

Universities & Colleges:    Ramakrishna mission, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur,Narsinha Dutt College

Museums:    Rail Museum

City Facts:    Howrah Bridge also known as Rabindra Setu is a suspension type balanced cantilever bridge located in West Bengal, India. It connects Howrah and Kolkata. The Bridge is made over the river Hooghly (a branch of River Ganga).

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