Consulate General of the United States, Kolkata

Consulate General of the United States of America in Kolkata
মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের কনস্যুলেট জেনারেল, কলকাতা
Incumbent
Melinda Pavek
since August 12, 2021
U.S. Department of State
StyleConsul General
NominatorPresident of the United States
AppointerH.E. Eric Garcetti
Term lengthIncumbent
Inaugural holderBenjamin Joy
as American Consul to India
FormationNovember 19, 1792
WebsiteOfficial website

The Consulate General of the United States of America in Kolkata represents the interests of the United States government in Kolkata, India and nearby surrounding areas. The Consulate General serves the Indian states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Sikkim, and the seven sister states.

Technically, the consulate reports through the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi. The U.S Consulate in Calcutta is the U.S. Department of State's second oldest consulate in the world and dates from November 19, 1792 as the oldest U.S Consulate of India.[1]

  1. ^ "Remarks by U.S. Consul General Henry V. Jardine for the Bharat Chamber Of Commerce". Speeches and Articles, Consulate General of the United States, Kolkata, India. U.S. Department of State. September 15, 2005. Archived from the original on August 7, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.

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