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Dam Dam
City in West Bengal, India
Overview
Dam Dam, a northern suburb of Kolkata in West Bengal, blends colonial-era heritage with busy urban life. It is known for its affordability, lively local culture, and proximity to the international airport, making it a convenient base for travelers. The area offers a mix of historic sites, markets, and green spaces.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
22.63°, 88.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
56
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$339
Local Cost
$185
Local Income
$180
Cashless
38
English
35
Temperature
25.8°C
Summer Avg
28.9°C
Winter Avg
19.0°C
Record High
46.8°C
Record Low
3.4°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1565 mm
Internet Speed
101 Mbps
Upload
99 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CCU
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 72 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 46/100.
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