Ānanda

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nanda

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Ānanda. Small Whale. https://smallwhale.org/articles/nanda. Accessed 2026-09-23. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Ānanda?Southern Kolkata, West Bengal, India
2. How many people live in Ānanda?Approximately 15,000 residents
3. What is the capital of Ānanda?Kolkata serves as the capital of West Bengal
4. What language do people speak in Ānanda?Bengali (primary), English (widely used in professional and educational settings)
5. What kind of climate does Ānanda have?It has a tropical savanna climate with a wet monsoon season from June to September and a dry season.
6. What do people in Ānanda do for work?Many residents work in IT, healthcare, education, finance, and other services in Kolkata, while local shops and services cater to the community.

Kolkata Urban Agglomeration: The continuous urban area comprising Kolkata and its adjoining satellite towns and suburbs.
Tropical Savanna Climate: A type of climate characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons, with warm temperatures year-round.
Civic Body: A local government organization responsible for providing public services and managing urban areas.
Municipal Corporation: A form of local government in India responsible for the administration of a city or town.