Dum Dum is an important center in Kolkata city. The place which provides a number of transport facilities in the city has developed into a modern commercial center in the outskirts of Kolkata. Dum Dum region is important as it constitutes main entry points of the city. The area being provided with a domestic and international airport is the landing base for the foreigners visiting the city. The township falls in the northern region of Kolkata city. Dum Dum region is about 10 kms from the city center which is taken to be Chandni Chowk. The nearby localities include Jhilbagan, Ghughu Danga and Jawpur.
How To Reach ?
Primary means of moving to the place is the subway, Kolkata Metro. The subway terminal is itself groundedin the region.
The region also has a railway station that provides the means of railway transportation.
Netaji Subhash Chander Bose International Airport or Dum Dum Airport is located within the township premises. The domestic airport, that is at Behala is about 22 kms from Dum Dum.
The road distance from the city center is appoximately 10 kms. Buses and taxis are easily available from the city center.
