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Dum Dum, Municipality in Barrackpore subdivision, India.

The municipality of Dum Dum spans across the northern part of Kolkata Metropolitan Area with a population density of 10,967 residents per square kilometer.

Established in 1783 as a British military cantonment, Dum Dum gained importance through its arsenal facility, which developed specialized ammunition for the Royal Artillery.

The population of 161,000 residents represents multiple religious groups, with Hindus comprising 90 percent and Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs forming smaller communities.

The municipality contains 27,702 houses spread across 22 administrative wards, managing water supply, sewerage systems, and road infrastructure for its residents.

The literacy rate of 91.99 percent in Dum Dum surpasses the West Bengal state average by more than 15 percentage points.

Location: Barrackpore subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Website: http://dumdummunicipality.co.in

GPS coordinates: 22.62000,88.42000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37

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