Concentration of jute industry in Hugli: 1. Raw material: Hugli is very near to the areas of jute cultivation. 2. Transport: The waters of Hugli provide inexpensive transport facilities and there is a good network of railways and roadways 3. Water: There is the abundant water supply for processing of jute. 4. Labour: Cheap labour is easily available from West Bengal. Odisha, and Bihar 5. Kolkata: The developed urban city provides banking, insurance, and port facilities for export.