#1
Largest Collection Library in India
Sorted by Collection Size
Value: 4,000,000
National Library of India
Library in Kolkata, West Bengal, India
National Library of India is a library located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Collection Size, Library Area, and Opening Year, to help users compare it with other libraries in India.
Page overview
- Country
- India
- State
- West Bengal
- City
- Kolkata
- Category
- education
- Type
- Library
Ranking highlights
See how this library performs across different ranking categories in India.
#1
Largest Library in India
Sorted by Library Area
Value: 121,406 m²
#7
Oldest Library in India
Sorted by Opening Year
Value: 1,836 year
#9
Most Seats Library in India
Sorted by Seating Capacity
Value: 550
#6
Largest Library in the World
Sorted by Library Area
Value: 121,406 m²
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Collection Size | 4,000,000 | Total number of items held by the library. |
| Library Area | 121,406 m² | Total land or built-up area covered by the library. |
| Opening Year | 1,836 year | Year when the library was officially opened or established. |
| Seating Capacity | 550 | Total number of reading or study seats available to visitors. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
National Library of India is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this library.
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Country
- India
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Sources
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Frequently asked questions
Where is National Library of India located?
National Library of India is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
What is National Library of India known for on LocoDeck?
National Library of India is listed as a library in India. This page highlights key metrics such as Collection Size, Library Area, and Opening Year to help compare it with other libraries.
How is National Library of India compared with other libraries?
National Library of India is compared using the ranking metrics available for libraries in India. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.