The Cantonment Board Barrackpore is a local municipal body under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Established to provide civic administration and essential services to the residents of the Barrackpore Cantonment area, the board manages various public health, education, and infrastructure projects. It operates medical facilities to cater to the healthcare needs of the cantonment population, functioning under the regulatory framework of the Cantonments Act to ensure efficient governance and public welfare in the region.
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