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Capital |
Kolkata
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Area (sq km) |
89,000
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Population (Census 2001, million) |
80.2
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Literacy Rate (%) |
68.6
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Human Development Index |
0.472 (All India Rank 8th)
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NSDP (US$ billion) |
21.5
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NSDP Growth (10 years) (%) |
8
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Per Capita Income (US$) |
395
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Exports (2001, US$ million) |
2,800
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National Highways Length (km) |
2,325
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Rail Length (km) |
3,681
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International Airport |
Kolkata
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Domestic Airport |
Bagdogra
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Key Industries |
Petroleum and petrochemicals
Iron and steel
Agro-based
Leather
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Industries with Growth Potential |
IT and ITES
Tourism
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Advantage West Bengal
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Third largest economy in India
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State with surplus electricity generation capacity
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Largest producer of vegetables and fruits, second largest producer of tea
and paper in India
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Proximity to mineral resources and international markets through ports
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Large talent pool and low cost of operations
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Content Source: www.ibef.org
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Andhra Pradesh
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