Calcutta, Ohio facts for kids
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Calcutta, Ohio
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Grimms Bridge (1884) crosses the Little Beaver Creek east of Ohio State Route 170.
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Location of Calcutta in Columbiana County, Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Township | St. Clair |
| Established | 1810 |
| Named for | Kolkata, India |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.18 sq mi (31.56 km2) |
| • Land | 12.17 sq mi (31.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,941 |
| • Density | 323.80/sq mi (125.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43920
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| Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
| FIPS code | 39-10926 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393360 |
| School District | Beaver Local School District |
Calcutta is a community in Ohio, United States. It is not an official city but a "census-designated place." This means it's an area with a lot of people that the government counts as a separate place.
In 2020, about 3,941 people lived in Calcutta. It used to be a small farming town. But in recent years, many businesses have moved there. They built bigger shopping centers, especially near Ohio State Route 170. This has made Calcutta a busy place for shopping and services.
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History of Calcutta: How Did It Start?
The first people to settle in this area arrived around 1792 or 1793. One of the first settlers was a hunter named John Quinn.
Early Names for Calcutta
Calcutta was officially started in 1810. Back then, it was called West Union. It also had other names over time. People sometimes called it Foulkstown. This name came from William Foulks, who built the first brick house there. Another name used was Nineveh, like the old city from the Bible.
How Calcutta Got Its Name
Finally, the community was renamed Calcutta. This name comes from the big city of Kolkata in India. Kolkata used to be spelled "Calcutta" in English. A post office opened in Calcutta in 1838. It stayed open until 1913.
Geography: Where is Calcutta Located?
Calcutta is in the southeastern part of Columbiana County, Ohio. It is located in the middle of St. Clair Township.
Calcutta's Borders and Nearby Places
The area of Calcutta stretches in different directions. To the southwest, it reaches the U.S. Route 30 highway. To the east and north, it goes as far as Little Beaver Creek. This creek even touches the border with Pennsylvania for a short distance. Longs Run, a smaller stream, forms the northwest border.
Across US 30 to the southwest is another community called Glenmoor. The city of East Liverpool is about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Calcutta. You can get there by taking St. Clair Avenue.
Major Roads in Calcutta
Several important highways pass through Calcutta, making it easy to travel to and from the area:
U.S. Route 30
State Route 11
State Route 170
Land and Water Area
The total area of Calcutta is about 12.18 square miles (31.56 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population: Who Lives in Calcutta?
The population of Calcutta has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,121 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,212 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,491 | 188.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,742 | 7.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,941 | 5.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 3,491 people living in Calcutta. These people made up 1,417 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (1,025) were families.
Community Life in Calcutta
About 27.7% of households in 2000 had children under 18 living there. Many households (62.2%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.38 people. The average family had about 2.84 people.
The median age in Calcutta in 2000 was 45 years old. This means half the people were younger than 45, and half were older. About 20.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education: Schools in Calcutta
Students in Calcutta attend schools that are part of the Beaver Local School District.
Schools Serving Calcutta Students
The schools that serve children and teens in Calcutta include:
- Beaver Local Elementary School – for students in grades K-4
- Beaver Local Middle School – for students in grades 5-8
- Beaver Local High School – for students in grades 9-12
See also
In Spanish: Calcutta (Ohio) para niños
