South Dum Dum Explained

South Dum Dum
Settlement Type:City
Pushpin Map:India West Bengal#India3
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kolkata, West Bengal
Coordinates:22.61°N 88.4°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:West Bengal
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:North 24 Parganas
Subdivision Type3:Region
Subdivision Name3:Kolkata Metropolitan
Subdivision Type4:Metro Station
Subdivision Type5:Railway Station
Subdivision Name5:Dum Dum Junction and Dum Dum Cantonment
Established Title:Established
Established Date:
[1]
Government Type:Municipality
Governing Body:South Dum Dum Municipality
Leader Title1:Chairman
Leader Name1:Kasturi Chowdhury
Leader Title2:Vice-Chairman
Leader Name2:Netai Dutta
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Footnotes:[2]
Area Total Km2:13.54
Population Total:403,316
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Bengali, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:700028, 700030, 700048, 700055, 700065, 700074, 700077, 700089
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:+91 33
Registration Plate:WB
Blank1 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank1 Info Sec1:Dum Dum
Blank2 Name Sec1:Vidhan Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Dum Dum, Bidhannagar, Rajarhat Gopalpur

South Dum Dum is a city and a municipality in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area of North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA).

It is a city on the northern fringes of Calcutta with a municipality called South Dum Dum municipality. It is well connected to the developed part of the city through railways and roads. It is very near to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata Airport), Shyambazar (epicenter of North Kolkata), Rajarhat New Town (the IT hub of Kolkata), Esplanade (the employment hub of Kolkata and central business district). It is well connected to Alipore, Ballygunge and Jadavpur by suburban railways.

Etymology

During the 19th century Dum Dum area was home to the Dum Dum Arsenal, a British Royal Artillery facility.[3]

History

South Dum Dum Municipality was established in 1870.[4]

Clive House on Rastraguru Avenue in Nagerbazar is mired in controversy. It is thought of as the first pucca brick and cement building in North Kolkata area and was possibly built by the Portuguese. Some say that it was the hunting lodge of an Indian prince or nobleman. What is known is that it was used by British soldiers when they first entered the country. Later, Robert Clive took the area over, renovated it, added a floor to the single-story building, and made it his country house around 1757-60. The house is located on raised ground in otherwise flat surroundings. When Clive House was excavated, a variety of artefacts were recovered, including coins, terracotta figures, sculptures, pottery and intelligence on a Portuguese fort. The articles found could be of the Sen period, or may alternatively have links with the ancient civilization unearthed earlier at Chandraketugarh. Clive House has been in the domain of the Archaeological Survey of India since 2004, but squatters inside and outside the structure have hindered restoration work.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

With the partition of Bengal in 1947, "millions of refugees poured in from erstwhile East Pakistan."[12] In the initial stages, the bulk of these refugees were non-agriculturists. A few of them made their own arrangements, but "it was squatters who made the East Bengali refugees famous or infamous." Squatting (jabardakhal in Bengali) ranged from the forcible occupation of barracks to the collective take-over of private, government, and wasteland. By 1949, there were a total of 65 refugee colonies in the Dum Dum and Panihati zones. The squatters were in a way "self-settlers" in the absence of adequate official arrangements for rehabilitation. Within a very short time, the refugees (quite often with government/administrative support) not only found a place to stay but developed a society that included markets, schools, temples and sometimes even colleges, hospitals and recreational centres.[13] [14]

Geography

Location

South Dum Dum is located at .[15]

South Dum Dum is bounded by North Dumdum (Municipality) and Dum Dum (Municipality) on the north, Baguiati and adjacent areas of VIP Road on the east, Salt Lake on the south and Belgachia and Sinthee in Kolkata district and Baranagar (Municipality) on the west.[16] [17]

South Dum Dum consists of localities such as Nagerbazar, Amarpally, Motijheel, Subhas Nagar, Bediapara, Jheelbagan, Jawpore, Ghughudanga, Purba Sinthee, Seth Bagan, Kalindi, Lake Town, Bangur Avenue, Shyamnagar, Satgachhi, Patipukur, Dakshindari and Dum Dum Park.

96% of the population of Barrackpore subdivision (partly presented in the map alongside, all places marked on the map are linked in the full screen map) lives in urban areas. In 2011, it had a density of population of 10,967 per km2. The subdivision has 16 municipalities and 24 census towns.[18] For most of the cities/towns, information regarding the density of population is available in the Infobox. Population data is not available for neighbourhoods. It is available for the entire municipal area and thereafter ward-wise.

Police station

Dum Dum police station under Barrackpore Police Commissionerate has jurisdiction over Dum Dum and parts of South Dum Dum Municipal areas.[19] [20] Lake Town police station under Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate also has jurisdiction over parts of South Dum Dum.[21] Newly established Nagerbazar police station under Barrackpore Police Commissionerate also has jurisdiction over parts of South Dum Dum Municipal areas.[22]

Post Offices

South Dum Dum is a vast locality with many Postal Index Numbers:

Motijheel has a delivery sub post office, with PIN 700074 in the Kolkata North Division of Kolkata district in Calcutta region. Other post offices with the same PIN are Dum Dum Road and Jawpore.[23]

Sethbagan has a non-delivery sub post office, with PIN 700030 in the Kolkata North Division of Kolkata district in Calcutta region. Other post offices with the same PIN are Purba Sinthee and Ghughudanga.[24]

Subhas Nagar has a non-delivery sub post office, with PIN 700065 in the Kolkata North Division of Kolkata district in Calcutta region. Other post office with the same PIN is Health Institute and Rabindra Nagar.[25]

Bediapara has a delivery sub post office, with PIN 700077 in the Kolkata North Division of Kolkata district in Calcutta region.[26]

Nagerbazar has a non-delivery sub-post office, with PIN 700028 in the Kolkata North Division of Kolkata district in Calcutta region. Another post office with the same PIN is Jugipara Satgachhi.[27]

Bangur Avenue has a delivery sub-post office, with PIN 700055 in the Kolkata East Division of North 24 Parganas district in Calcutta region. Other post offices with the same PIN are Dum Dum Park and Shyamnagar.[28]

Lake Town has a delivery sub-post office, with PIN 700089 in the Kolkata East Division of North 24 Parganas district in Calcutta region. Another post office with the same PIN is Kalindi Housing Estate.[29]

Patipukur has a non-delivery sub-post office, with PIN 700048 in the Kolkata East Division of North 24 Parganas district in Calcutta region. Other post offices with the same PIN are Sreebhumi and Sadhana Ausudhalaya Road (Dakshindari).[30]

Demographics

Population

As per the 2011 Census of India, South Dum Dum had a total population of 403,316, of which 202,214 (50%) were males and 201,102 (50%) were females. Population below 6 years was 28,703. The total number of literates in South Dum Dum was 344,971 (92.09% of the population over 6 years).[31]

India census,[32] South Dumdum had a population of 392,150. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. South Dum Dum has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 87%, and female literacy is 80%. In South Dum Dum, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Kolkata Urban Agglomeration

The following Municipalities, Census Towns and other locations in Barrackpore subdivision were part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration in the 2011 census: Kanchrapara (M), Jetia (CT), Halisahar (M), Balibhara (CT), Naihati (M), Bhatpara (M), Kaugachhi (CT), Garshyamnagar (CT), Garulia (M), Ichhapur Defence Estate (CT), North Barrackpur (M), Barrackpur Cantonment (CB), Barrackpore (M), Jafarpur (CT), Ruiya (CT), Titagarh (M), Khardaha (M), Bandipur (CT), Panihati (M), Muragachha (CT) New Barrackpore (M), Chandpur (CT), Talbandha (CT), Patulia (CT), Kamarhati (M), Baranagar (M), South Dum Dum (M), North Dumdum (M), Dum Dum (M), Noapara (CT), Babanpur (CT), Teghari (CT), Nanna (OG), Chakla (OG), Srotribati (OG) and Panpur (OG).[33]

Languages

Economy

South Dum Dum municipality is included in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area for which the KMDA is the statutory planning and development authority.[34] [35]

Education

The following institutions are located in South Dum Dum:

Healthcare

Hospitals:

A new municipality hospital is under construction, located on Jessore Road, near Shyamnagar Bus stop. Though the work is halted for many years due to some issues.

Market and Entertainment

Major markets in South Dum Dum:

Entertainment areas:

Real Estate Boom

A planned township with large open spaces, parks and a lake, South Dumdum is one of the most sought-after residential areas of Northern fringes of Kolkata. Its proximity to Kolkata Airport and commercial centres like Salt Lake and New Town has been a catalyst for the rising property prices in recent years.

Some of Kolkata's prominent Real Estate firms have their presence in South Dumdum:

Transport

NH 12 (previously NH 34), running from Dalkhola to Bakkhali, locally popular as Jessore Road, passes through South Dum Dum.[74] [75] In 2012, a flyover was opened from Amarpally to Nagerbazar Sarojini Naidu Women College to decongest the heavy traffic on Jessore Road towards Dumdum/Kolkata Airport.[76]

Several buses ply on Jessore Road, Dum Dum Road and Lake Town Road.

Dum Dum Junction railway station, on the Sealdah-Ranaghat line, is 7 km from Sealdah railway station.[77] [17] It is part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system. Two lines branch out after Dum Dum Junction railway station – the Calcutta Chord line linking Dum Dum Junction railway station with Dankuni Junction railway station[78] and the Sealdah-Bangaon line.[79]

Kolkata Metro, the first underground metro in India, was initially constructed from Dum Dum to Tollygunge. It was progressively commissioned, the full length of 16.45 km being commissioned in 1995.[80] Dum Dum metro station is located adjacent to Dum Dum Junction railway station.[81] [82] [83] [84]

Travel within South Dum Dum and Dum Dum

There are a plenty of private buses, mini-buses and taxis, as well as a few WBTC buses in South Dum Dum. Autos are plentiful and can be used for short stretches.

Nagerbazar is the hub of autos where there are 4 routes originates viz:

1) Nagerbazar - Dum Dum Junction,

2) Nagerbazar - Dum Dum Cantonment,

3) Nagerbazar - Airport 1 no. gate,

4) Nagerbazar - Lake Town.

In addition, there are taxis: Nagerbazar has a large taxi stand. The other popular means of travel over short distances is the rickshaw, newly battery operated rickshaws (locally called Totos) can also be seen.

See also

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: South Dum Dum Municipality.
  3. Web site: First World War.com - Encyclopedia - Dum-Dum Bullet. www.firstworldwar.com. 2020-05-07.
  4. Web site: South Dum Dum Municipality. Barrackpore administration . 28 July 2018.
  5. Web site: Ordnance Factory Dum Dum. Dum Dum Story. Indian Ordnance Factories. 29 July 2018.
  6. Web site: Heritage of Kolkata – Clive House – under dilapidation. 26 November 2011. Asim Kumar 2011. 29 July 2018.
  7. Web site: District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A. Places of religious importance, Page 123. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. 29 July 2018.
  8. Web site: Old house on the hill. https://web.archive.org/web/20030707124044/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1030523/asp/calcutta/story_1991198.asp. dead. 7 July 2003. The Telegraph, 23 May 2003. 29 July 2018.
  9. Web site: The two faces of Clive House in Dum Dum – Squatters inside or outside building still impeding Archaeulogical Survey's restoration project. https://web.archive.org/web/20060508202610/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060124/asp/calcutta/story_5757213.asp. dead. 8 May 2006. The Telegraph, 24 January 2006. 29 July 2018.
  10. News: Dum Dum mound may rewrite Kolkata history. The Times of India . 23 November 2014 . The Times of India, 23 November 2014. 29 July 2018.
  11. Web site: Clive of India's House at Dum Dum, Calcutta. Vivat Heritage, 2012. 29 July 2018.
  12. Chatterjee, Monideep, "Town Planning in Calcutta: Past, Present and Future", in "Calcutta, The Living City" Vol II, Edited by Sukanta Chaudhuri, Page 142, First published 1990, 2005 edition,
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  15. Web site: Yahoo maps of South Dum Dum. Yahoo maps. 2008-11-29.
  16. Web site: District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A . Map of Barrackpore II CD Block on Page 379 . Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal. 23 July 2018.
  17. Google maps
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  19. Web site: District Statistical Handbook . North 24 Parganas 2013, Table 2.1 . Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal . 11 June 2018.
  20. Web site: Barrackpore Police Commissionerate. barrackporecitypolice.in. 15 Aug 2024.
  21. Web site: Bidhannagar City Police. bidhannagarcitypolice.gov.in. 2019-11-24.
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  25. Web site: Subhas Nagar sub post office . postoffices.co.in . 15 Aug 2024.
  26. Web site: Bediapara sub post office . postoffices.co.in . 15 Aug 2024.
  27. Web site: Nagerbazar sub post office . postoffices.co.in . 15 Aug 2024.
  28. Web site: Bangur Avenue sub post office . postoffices.co.in . 15 Aug 2024.
  29. Web site: Lake Town sub post office . postoffices.co.in . 15 Aug 2024.
  30. Web site: Patipukur sub post office . postoffices.co.in . 15 Aug 2024.
  31. Web site: 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables . West Bengal – District-wise . Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India . 7 June 2018 .
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  36. Web site: Dum Dum Motijheel College. DDMC. 8 May 2018.
  37. Web site: Dum Dum Motijheel College. College Admission. 8 May 2018.
  38. Web site: Dum Dum Motijheel Rabindra Mahavidyalaya. DDMRM. 8 May 2018.
  39. Web site: Dum Dum Motijheel Rabindra Mahaviyalaya. College Admission. 8 May 2018.
  40. Web site: Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Vivekananda Vidyabhaban. RSMVV. 8 May 2018.
  41. Web site: Ramakrishna Sarada Mission Vivekananda Vidyabhaban. collegesdmission.in. 8 May 2018.
  42. Web site: Dum Dum K.K. Hindu Academy [H.S.] Govt Sponsored ]. DDKKHA . 29 July 2018.
  43. Web site: Dum Dum Kishore Bharati High School . School Connects . 29 July 2018.
  44. Web site: Dum Dum Motijheel Girls' High School. Grotal. 29 July 2018.
  45. Web site: Dum Dum Motijheel Girls' High School. DDMHS. 29 July 2018.
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  47. Web site: West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education . Exam Venue. WBCHSE . 29 July 2018.
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  49. Web site: NarainDass Bangur Memorial Multipurpose School. 18 Aug 2024.
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  51. Web site: Sahid Rameswar Vidyamandir . WBCHSE . 29 July 2018.
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  53. Web site: Dr. B.C Roy Vidyamandir. 15 Aug 2024.
  54. Web site: Ghughudanga Bharati Vidyamandir. 18 Aug 2024.
  55. Web site: Christ Church Girls High School . Schools of Kolkata . 29 July 2018.
  56. Web site: Christ Church Girls High School . Sulekha.com . 29 July 2018.
  57. Web site: St. Mary's Orphanage & Day School . 15 Aug 2024.
  58. Web site: Dum Dum Subhas Nagar High School. 15 Aug 2024.
  59. Web site: Dum Dum Subhas Nagar Girls High School. 15 Aug 2024.
  60. Web site: Dum Dum Deshbandhu High School. 15 Aug 2024.
  61. Web site: Assembly of God Church Schools. 15 Aug 2024.
  62. Web site: Dumdum Sarvodaya Balika Vidyapith. 15 Aug 2024.
  63. Web site: Dum Dum Vivekananda Vidyalaya. 15 Aug 2024.
  64. Web site: Uttar Rabindranagar Vivekananda High School. 15 Aug 2024.
  65. Web site: Shibtala Adarsha High School. 15 Aug 2024.
  66. Web site: Bediapara Monomohit Vidyapith High. 15 Aug 2024.
  67. Web site: Nalanda English Day High School. 15 Aug 2024.
  68. Web site: North Kolkata Public High School. 18 Aug 2024.
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  71. Web site: South Dum Dum Municipal Hospital . sddm.ind.in . 19 Aug 2024.
  72. Web site: Your health, our happiness . ILS Hospitals . 24 July 2018.
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  79. Web site: 33811 Seldah Bangaon Local . Time Table . indiarailinfo . 26 May 2018.
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  81. Web site: Road Ahead… Projects Sanctioned . Dakshineswar-Dum Dum-Barrackpore Metro Extension . Metro Railway, Kolkata . 24 July 2018.
  82. Web site: Dakshineswar Metro by 2019 Pujas: says Chairman, Railway Board . Rail News 6 March 2018 . 24 July 2018.
  83. Web site: Land cloud over Dakshineswar Metro set to lift . https://web.archive.org/web/20180725063658/https://www.telegraphindia.com/calcutta/land-cloud-over-dakshineswar-metro-set-to-lift-178182 . dead . 25 July 2018 . The Telegraph, 13 October 2017 . 24 July 2018.
  84. Web site: Dakshineswar won't feature in Metro map by December 2019 . The Times of India, 14 October 2017. 24 July 2018.

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