It is located in the southern part of the city and is surrounded by Ballygunge and Kasba in the north, Haltu in the east, Jadavpur/ Garia in the south and Lake Gardens/ Jodhpur Park in the west.

This combination of commercial and residential development has contributed to Dhakuria's rising prominence within the southern part of Kolkata, transforming it into a key urban center in the region.

By the early sixties, the neighbouring locality Jodhpur Park had also become an attractive spot for several upscale single-family residential home development projects.

While Ballygunge dotted the homes of the rich, wide tree-lined roads (at Golpark, Southern Avenue), Dhakuria was marked with comparatively narrow lanes and bylanes.

After the introduction of Dakshinapan, a multi-storied shopping mall and one of the first of its kind in Kolkata, (at the west boundary of Dhakuria in the early 80s), the area started getting an upmarket look.

[4] Since then, Dhakuria's population is swelling with well-educated, middle-class people because of its schools, low crime rate and proximity to other important locations.

Madhusudan Mancha, an auditorium located in close proximity to Dakhinapan Shopping Complex, provides a space for cultural events and performances.

The cultural significance of Dhakuria is deeply rooted in its residents' active participation in arts and literature, as well as the legacy of the notable personalities who have called this neighborhood home.