Dum Dum

Dum Dum is a municipality in the northern part of the Kolkata Metropolitan Area in West Bengal. The settlement consists of residential areas, public facilities, and commercial buildings spread along wide main roads and narrower side streets.

The settlement was founded in 1783 as a British military camp and developed into an important supply point through the construction of an ammunition factory. Over the course of the 19th century, the place grew beyond its military function and became an independent municipality.

The name of the place comes from a historic artillery post and still shapes the identity of this densely populated suburb today. The streets show a mix of older residential quarters and newer commercial rows that structure the daily life of the inhabitants.

Visitors reach the area through several main roads and the nearby airport that gave the place its name. Local markets and shops are best explored on weekdays when daily life is most visible.

The local arsenal developed a special type of ammunition in the 19th century that later became internationally known and still circulates today under the name of the town. This historical connection to weapons production is documented in the museums of the region.

Location: Barrackpore subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Website: http://dumdummunicipality.co.in

GPS coordinates: 22.62000,88.42000

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:34