Dum Dum is a popular area in the city of Kolkata which falls under the Metropolitan Development Authority. This locality derives its name from the Persian word ‘damdama’ which means a raised mound or a battery.
Dum Dum is located at a distance of approximately 10 kilometers from the city center and it also houses the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. Other well-known localities around Dum Dum include Nager Bazar, Motijheel, Ghughu Danga, Private Road, Chatakal, Jawpur, Rajbari and Lal Bagan.
Connectivity
Dum Dum offers a good network of rail and road transport to its residents. The NH 34 starts from Dalkhola and ends at Road which is one of the key routes to enter the city. In addition to this, Jessore Road and Road are the two major roads that connect this locality to other parts of Kolkata.
A number of CSTC or WBSTC or CTC buses connect Dum Dum to areas like Jessore, Babughat, Salt Lake Sector V, Birati-Nimta Road and Cantonment Road. While Railway Station is on the Sealdah-Ranaghat line, other stations located close to the area are Cantonment and Patipukur. The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is just a 4-minute drive from Dum Dum.
Educational Institutions and Hospitals
St. Stephen School, Aditya Academy Secondary School, Korak Pratibandhi Kalyan Kendra, Howard Memorial English School, Christ Church School and Ratnagar High School are some of the reputed schools located in Dum Dum. In addition to schools, Dum Dum also houses few government colleges including Arts College, Motijheel Science College, Rabindra Mahabidyalay and Indian College of Arts and Draftsmanship. Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Degree Engineering College, a private engineering college is also located close to Dum Dum in Surer Math.
South Municipality Hospital, ILS Hospital and Dumdum Municipality Specialized Hospital & Cancer Research Centre are some of the prominent hospitals in the area that offer good healthcare facilities.
Real Estate in Dum Dum
Proximity to the international airport and Jessore Road and with the VIP Road outlining the locality, Dum Dum has witnessed a considerable increase in market value. Currently, there are 37 ongoing projects in Dum Dum with 9 projects due for possession in 2014. Green Residency by Loharuka Group, Leela City by Shree Viswakarma, Ganpati Savera by Goldwin Group and Shankar Tower by Dewki Realtors are some of the ongoing projects in Dum Dum. Unit sizes range from 452 sq. ft. to 2,581 sq. ft. and the average property price in Dum Dum is Rs. 3,800 per sq. ft. with the minimum and maximum property price being Rs 2,500 and Rs. 6,800 per sq. ft., respectively.
