Dankuni
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Dankuni is a city and a municipality of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is now part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). It is considered posh area in Hooghly.[1][2] Positioned strategically near Kolkata, it has emerged as an important industrial and commercial center in the region. The city's landscape is characterized by a mix of residential areas and industrial zones, reflecting its dual identity as a place of habitation and economic activity.
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Dankuni
ডানকুনি | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 22.6854°N 88.2922°E / 22.6854; 88.2922 | |
Country | India |
State | West Bengal |
District | Hooghly |
Region | Greater Kolkata |
Subdivision | Serampore |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Body | Dankuni Municipality |
• Chairperson | Hasina Shabnam |
Area | |
• Total | 35 km2 (14 sq mi) |
Elevation | 7.9 m (25.9 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 249,840 |
• Rank | 11th in West Bengal |
• Density | 7,100/km2 (18,000/sq mi) |
Demonym | Dankunian |
Languages | |
• Official | Bengali, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 711205, 712310, 712311, 712702 and 712708 |
Telephone code | +91 33 |
Vehicle registration | WB-18 |
Website | http://dankunimunicipality.in/ |
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