Dum Dum Cantonment
Avg. Rate
₹ 4,457/sq. ft
Locality Rating
7.2/10
Dum Dum Cantonment is a residential locality situated in Kolkata within the North 24 Parganas district. The area has a population of 297,568 residents and is primarily known as a residential locality. The current property price stands at ₹6,750 per sqft as of October 2025, reflecting a significant growth of 125.0% since January 2011 when it was ₹3,000 per sqft. This substantial price growth indicates strong investment potential in the local real estate market. Homebuyers and investors looking for an established residential area with a proven appreciation history would benefit from living or investing here.
Region
Dum Dum Cantonment
City
Kolkata
District
Kolkata
State
West Bengal
Pincode
700028
Population
2,97,568
Schools
5
Nearest Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
Neighbourhood Insights by
The Good
Proximity to premier institutions — Jadavpur University, Presidency, or IIM Calcutta — drives strong academic-community rental demand in Dum Dum Cantonment
Proximity to Rabindra Sarobar, Victoria Memorial Maidan, or a local park in Dum Dum Cantonment provides rare urban green space and a cooler microclimate
Government campus adjacency in Dum Dum Cantonment attracts a reliable long-tenure tenant profile that supports consistent annual occupancy
Suburban railway access complements metro and bus connectivity in Dum Dum Cantonment, giving residents multiple transit options for central city commutes
Dum Dum Cantonment is embedded in North Kolkata's heritage urban fabric, offering authentic city living with deep cultural roots
The Bad
Heritage or density norms restrict new high-rise development in Dum Dum Cantonment, limiting future supply addition and creating resale market opacity
Public transport frequency to and from Dum Dum Cantonment is moderate; app-based cabs fill most of the last-mile gap
Aurum Price Index for Dum dum cantonment
Normalized to 100 · Oct 2020 baseline
Timeline
Aurum Price Index is based on 10 parameters:
Property Listing Trends
(12%)
RERA Inventory & Sales Velocity
(13%)
IGR Transaction Data
(15%)
Rental Yield
(10%)
Pollution & Environment
(08%)
Infrastructure & Connectivity
(13%)
Social Infrastructure
(08%)
Crimes & Safety
(08%)
Political Stability
(06%)
Corruption & ease of doing business
(07%)
Rates and Trends
Timeline
Average Rate
₹ 4,457/sq. ft
Average Price Range
₹ 1,650 – 11,500
Trend (5Y)
▲ 48.4%
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