Kustia | |
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Municipality | |
Kustia | |
Country | India |
State | West Bengal |
District | Kolkata district |
Ward | Ward No. 66 |
Division | Presidency |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Government |
• Body | Kolkata Municipal Corporation |
• Member of Legislative Assembly | Javed Ahmed Khan (Trinamool Congress) |
• Ward Councillor | Faiz Ahmed Khan |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 25,442 |
• Male | 13,253 |
• Female | 12,189 |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time) |
Postal Index Number | 700039 |
Vehicle registration | WB-01 |
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