Dum Dum, Kolkata

Dum Dum is a famous locality in Kolkata, West Bengal. This well-renowned locality is just 7.2 km away from Kolkata. Dum Dum is located in the northern part of Kolkata. It is known for its historical significance and cultural diversity. The locality has various educational institutions, healthcare facilities, entertainment options, and accessible transit systems. A total of 157,000 people reside in this locality. Most people have Bengali as their first language and can speak English fluently. The coordinates of this district are 22.6089° N, 88.3983° E.

Dum Dum is well connected to the rest of Kolkata. Residents have access to the (DDJ) Dum Dum Junction and (PTKR) Patipukur railway stations, which connect the area. However, traffic congestion and parking can be a problem due to its dense population. Furthermore, noise pollution and air pollution from heavy traffic flow may have an impact on the area's livability index. Residents can easily visit the Kolkata Airport from Dum Dum, Kolkata. The locality has many options for buyers. The locality is a well-renowned marketplace with plenty of vendors based in this locality. There are many tourist spots in this locality, such as Belur Math, Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Palli Bangla Resort & Spa Private Limited.

Dum Dum, Kolkata, offers plenty of amenities to the people. The locality has many reputed schools, such as Dum Dum Subhasnagar High School and Dum Dum Baidyanath Institution For Girls. The teaching staff in these educational institutions have a good reputation making it a good locality in terms of the presence of top schools. Residents can spend quality time with their friends and family by visiting the shopping centres like Mani Square and E Mall.

The people visiting this locality can stay in comfortable hotels such as The Sonnet and Monotel Luxury Business Hotel. The gated societies make Dum Dum, Kolkata, a secure locality. It also has many reputed hospitals, such as Dum Dum Municipal Specialised Hospital and Ils Hospitals Dumdum. With nearby markets, the residents can conveniently buy their daily essentials. With big banks like the Bank of Maharashtra - South Dum Dum Branch and Corporation Bank - Dum Dum South and various business hubs, Dum Dum has emerged as a favourable locality.  

• Choc N Cheese
• Debonair Restaurant
• Pleasure Hut
• Tiffin Room
• Social Kitchen
• Maharaja
• Kebabish Grill India
• Barsha
• Spice Hut
• Momo Food Club
• C/o Bangali Restaurant

• Bank of Maharashtra - South Dum Dum Branch
• Bank Of India - Dum Dum
• Bank Of Baroda
• Corporation Bank - Dum Dum South
• Allahabad Bank - Subhas Nagar Branch
• United Bank Of India Dum Dum Branch
• United Bank Of India - Gora Bazar Dum Dum Branch
• United Bank Of India - Gora Bazar Dum Dum Branch
• State Bank of India, Dumdum Cantonment Branch
• United Bank Of India - Subhas Nagar Branch
• Vijaya Bank - Gora Bazar - Dumdum Cantonment Branch
• Vijaya Bank - Shatabdi Junction
• ICICI Bank Branch & ATM. - Kolkata - Nager Bazar
• State Bank Of India, Garui Branch
• Canara Bank - Barasat Branch

• Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
• Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
• Jessore Airport
• Shah Makhdum Airport
• Barisal Airport

• Chotobela Park
• Bidhan Sishu Udyan Park
• Sinthi Choros Ground
• Chittaranjan Park
• Corus Park
• Sinthi Choros Ground
• Chittranjan Park

• (DO) Dum Dum Railway Station
• (BNDN) Bhandana Railway Station
• (BAK) Bhan Kari Railway Station
• (JW) Jatwara Railway Station
• (BSKO) Banskho Railway Station
• (KVGM) Kolvagram Railway Station
• (JHIR) Jhir Railway Station

• Green Park Bus Stand 
• Jawpur Bus Stand
• Golpark Bus Stand
• Amarpalli Bus Stand
• Jhilbagan Bus Stand

Dum Dum, Kolkata, is positively rated by the people. The residents have access to major railway stations like (KOAA) Kolkata and (SDAH) Sealdah. The locality has many reputed schools, such as Dum Dum Subhasnagar High School, Dum Dum Baidyanath Institution For Girls, Kidzee School, Shiv Tala Adarsh High School, Bandhab Nagar Swami Vivekananda School, Auxilum School, and Shishu Bharati High School. There are many renowned hospitals in close proximity, like Dum Dum Municipal Specialised Hospital, Duttanagar Mental Health Care and  Nabajatak Hospital. However, the locality faces frequent water shortage, which has become a concern for the residents. Otherwise, this is a well-rated locality. 

Residents can use various modes of transportation to visit Dum Dum, Kolkata. Let's look at them individually:

1. By Bus - People can visit Dum Dum Kolkata by bus number 219. Bus services like the ones in South Dum Dum are available in this locality. 
2. By Train -  You can even catch the train from the stations. The distance between the (DDJ) Dum Dum Junction railway station from Dum Dum to the train station is just 1.03 km.     
3. By Air -  The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is 5 km away from Dum Dum. 

Listed below are some popular tourist spots/ places to visit in Dum Dum  Kolkata: 

• New Market
• Dakshineswar Kali Temple
• New Town Eco Park
• Howrah Bridge
• Belur Math
• Victoria Memorial

Dum Dum  Kolkata stands out from other localities because of its good social and physical infrastructure. It is well-connected through its road networks. Residents can find employment opportunities in Dum Dum as it is close to Kolkata, where many multinational companies have set up offices. However, the water shortage has become a problem for the inhabitants. Its strategic location makes it a profitable option for landlords due to its steady rental income. The presence of reputed schools and hospitals, and amenities make Dum Dum a desired locality.