In India after travelling most of the states I find you can judge the Status of any city as soon as you hire an Autorickshaw.
Hope I am "Mr. Right" for many of you. Here I do not want to indulge in GOOD and BAD states discussion.
Some places have Tongas or Paddle Rickshaws also. I am not sure if Kolkotta has Man Pulled rickshaws still on road?
Keep Smiling !!!