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| website                  = [https://www.LiveHotelBooking.com]
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'''Digha''' is a [[seaside resort]] town in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. It lies in [[Purba Medinipur]] district and at the northern end of the [[Bay of Bengal]]. It has a low gradient with a shallow sand beach. It is a popular sea resort in West Bengal.
'''Digha''' ({{IPA|bn|ˈdiɡʱa}}) is a [[seaside resort]] town located in the [[Purba Medinipur district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. Situated at the northern end of the [[Bay of Bengal]], it is a popular coastal tourist destination known for its low gradient and shallow sand beaches.
<ref name="wbnic">{{cite web|url=http://www.wb.nic.in/westbg/digha.html|title=Digha page in National Informatics Centre site|access-date=2 April 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060207135512/http://www.wb.nic.in/westbg/digha.html|archive-date=7 February 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
Referred to as the ''"Brighton of the East"'' by [[Warren Hastings]] in one of his 1780 letters to his wife, Digha has remained a favored holiday spot for decades.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wb.nic.in/westbg/digha.html|title=Digha page in National Informatics Centre site|access-date=2 April 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060207135512/http://www.wb.nic.in/westbg/digha.html|archive-date=7 February 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is West Bengal's most visited sea resort, with beaches that stretch over 7 km.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DIGHA {{!}} Purba Medinipur {{!}} India |url=https://purbamedinipur.gov.in/tourist-place/digha/#:~:text=Digha%20is%20West%20Bengal's%20most,extends%207%20kms%20in%20length. |access-date=2025-04-27 |language=en-US}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Originally, there was a place called ''Beerkul'', where Digha lies today. This name was referred in [[Warren Hastings]]'s letters (1780) as [[Brighton]] of the East.<ref name="wbnic"/>
Digha historically known as ''Beerkul.''<ref name="wbnic">{{cite web|url=http://www.wb.nic.in/westbg/digha.html|title=Digha page in National Informatics Centre site|access-date=2 April 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060207135512/http://www.wb.nic.in/westbg/digha.html|archive-date=7 February 2006|url-status=dead}}</ref>


An English businessman John Frank Snaith started living here in 1923 and his writings provided a good exposure to this place.<ref>[https://www.anandabazar.com/west-bengal/midnapore/%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%97-%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%87-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A6-%E0%A6%98-1.118078 বীরকূল পরগনার গ্রামই আজকের দীঘা] ''Anandabazar Patrika''. Retrieved 5 September 2021</ref> He convinced West Bengal Chief Minister [[Bidhan Chandra Roy]] to develop this place to be a beach resort. An old church can be seen near the Old Digha Main gate. This place is also known as Alankarpur Digha. A new mission has been developed in New Digha which is known as Sindhur Tara which is beside Amrabati Park its a Church where it is possible to wish for the welfare of family and loved ones. The best way to visit is to book a local van rickshaw. There are so many place where one can travel which give mental refreshments, like Tajpur, Odisa Border, Science City etc.<ref name=dsda>{{cite web|url=http://www.dsda.gov.in/index.php/home/about_us|title=About the Place, Digha Sankarpur development Authority|access-date=December 20, 2012}}</ref><ref name="wbnic"/><ref name="wbtourishm">{{cite web |url=http://westbengaltourism.gov.in/web/guest/digha |title=West Bengal Tourishm, Digha |access-date=29 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626190321/http://westbengaltourism.gov.in/web/guest/digha |archive-date=26 June 2012 }}</ref>
An English businessman John Frank Snaith started living here in 1923 and his writings provided a good exposure to this place.<ref>[https://www.anandabazar.com/west-bengal/midnapore/%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%97-%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%87-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%A6-%E0%A6%98-1.118078 বীরকূল পরগনার গ্রামই আজকের দীঘা] ''Anandabazar Patrika''. Retrieved 5 September 2021</ref> He convinced West Bengal Chief Minister [[Bidhan Chandra Roy]] to develop this place to be a beach resort. An old church can be seen near the main gate of Old Digha. This place is also known as Alankarpur. A new mission has been developed in New Digha which is known as Sindhur Tara which is beside Amrabati Park. It's a Church where it is possible to wish for the welfare of family and loved ones. The best way to visit is to book a local rickshaw. There are so many places where one can travel which give mental refreshments, like Tajpur, Odisha Border, Science City etc.<ref name=dsda>{{cite web|url=http://www.dsda.gov.in/index.php/home/about_us|title=About the Place, Digha Sankarpur development Authority|access-date=December 20, 2012|archive-date=15 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130315165304/http://www.dsda.gov.in/index.php/home/about_us|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="wbnic"/><ref name="wbtourishm">{{cite web |url=http://westbengaltourism.gov.in/web/guest/digha |title=West Bengal Tourishm, Digha |access-date=29 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626190321/http://westbengaltourism.gov.in/web/guest/digha |archive-date=26 June 2012 }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
{{OSM Location map
{{OSM Location map
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Digha is located at {{coord|21.6384|N|87.5096|E|format=dms|display=inline}}. It has an average elevation of {{convert|6|m}}.
Digha is located at {{coord|21.6384|N|87.5096|E|format=dms|display=inline}}. It has an average elevation of {{convert|6|m}}.


It is located {{convert|183|km|abbr=on}} from [[Kolkata]]/[[Howrah]] via [[Mecheda]] and {{convert|234|km|abbr=on}} via [[Kharagpur]], this proximity has probably helped this small hamlet to emerge as a weekend getaway with number of hotels and tourist lodges. Digha is connected to Kolkata/Howrah by a highway and a rail-link via [[Tamluk]]. Now many trains including Howrah-Digha Super AC express, Tamralipta express, Kandari express and EMU locals from [[Santragachhi|Santragacchi]] via Mecheda and Tamluk run between Digha and Howarh and other stations in eastern India.It is also located under [[Contai]] Sub division.
It is {{convert|183|km|abbr=on}} from [[Kolkata]]/[[Howrah]] via [[Mecheda]] and {{convert|234|km|abbr=on}} via [[Kharagpur]], this proximity has probably helped this small hamlet to emerge as a weekend getaway with number of hotels and tourist lodges. Digha is connected to Kolkata/Howrah by a highway and a rail-link via [[Tamluk]]. Now many trains including Howrah-Digha Super AC express, Tamralipta express, Kandari express and EMU locals from [[Santragachhi|Santragacchi]] via Mecheda and Tamluk run between Digha and Howarh and other stations in eastern India.It is also under [[Contai]] Sub division.


===Police stations===
===Police stations===
Digha police station has jurisdiction over part of [[Ramnagar I]] (part) CD Block. It covers an area of 3,153&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> with a population of 35,054. It is located in old Digha.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://emdp.co.in/detailstation/DIGHA | title = Digha PS | publisher = Purba Medinipur District Police | access-date = 10 November 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161116231409/http://emdp.co.in/detailstation/DIGHA | archive-date = 16 November 2016 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
Digha police station has jurisdiction over part of [[Ramnagar I]] (part) CD Block. It covers an area of 3,153&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> with a population of 35,054. It is in old Digha.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://emdp.co.in/detailstation/DIGHA | title = Digha PS | publisher = Purba Medinipur District Police | access-date = 10 November 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161116231409/http://emdp.co.in/detailstation/DIGHA | archive-date = 16 November 2016 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


Digha Mohana Coastal police station is located in Digha.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://emdp.co.in/detailstation/DIGHAMOHANACOASTAL | title = Digha Mohana Coastal PS | publisher = Purba Medinipur District Police | access-date = 10 November 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161112031044/http://emdp.co.in/detailstation/DIGHAMOHANACOASTAL | archive-date = 12 November 2016 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
Digha Mohana Coastal police station is in Digha.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://emdp.co.in/detailstation/DIGHAMOHANACOASTAL | title = Digha Mohana Coastal PS | publisher = Purba Medinipur District Police | access-date = 10 November 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161112031044/http://emdp.co.in/detailstation/DIGHAMOHANACOASTAL | archive-date = 12 November 2016 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


===Urbanisation===
===Urbanisation===
93.55% of the population of Contai subdivision live in the rural areas. Only 6.45% of the population live in the urban areas and it is considerably behind Haldia subdivision in urbanization, where 20.81% of the population live in urban areas.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purba Medinipur | work = Table 2.2 | publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 22 April 2019 }}</ref>
93.55% of the population of Contai subdivision live in the rural areas. Only 6.45% of the population live in the urban areas and it is considerably behind Haldia subdivision in urbanization, where 20.81% of the population live in urban areas.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook | title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purba Medinipur | work = Table 2.2 | publisher = Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 22 April 2019 }}</ref>


<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>
<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>


==Hospital==
==Hospital==
There is a District Hospital near old Digha which provides good medical facilities. There is [[Contai]] Sub divisional Hospital and Sanjiban Hospital 31 k.m from Digha.
There is a District Hospital near old Digha. There is [[Contai]] Sub divisional Hospital and Sanjiban Hospital 31 km from Digha.


==Climate==
==Climate==
There are mainly five seasons in Digha, namely summer, monsoon, autumn, winter and spring. Summer starts in April and continues until June with a maximum temperature of {{convert|37|°C}}. Although cold wind from the sea keeps the weather pleasant in this time. Next comes monsoon in July and lasts till the end of September. Digha generally experiences an average rainfall with high humidity in the monsoon season. Autumn sets in October and lasts till mid of December with an average temperature of around 25 degree Celsius. The weather remains very pleasant this time. Winter sets in the second half of December and lasts till mid February with an average temperature of 15/16 degree Celsius. The spring is the most enjoyable season in Digha starting from mid February to mid April.{{fact|date=August 2020}} The hotels remain full of their capacity as tourist inflow is the highest in this peak season.<ref name="dsda" />
There are mainly five seasons in Digha, namely summer, monsoon, autumn, winter and spring. Summer starts in April and continues until June with a maximum temperature of {{convert|37|°C}}. Although cold wind from the sea keeps the weather pleasant in this time. Next comes monsoon in July and lasts till the end of September. Digha generally experiences an average rainfall with high humidity in the monsoon season. Autumn sets in October and lasts till mid of December with an average temperature of around 25 degree Celsius. The weather remains very pleasant this time. Winter sets in the second half of December and lasts till mid February with an average temperature of 15/16 degree Celsius. The spring season in Digha starts from mid February to mid April.{{fact|date=August 2020}} The hotels remain full of their capacity as tourist inflow is the highest in this peak season.<ref name="dsda" />


{{Weather box
{{Weather box
| location = Digha (1981–2010, extremes 1982–2009)  
| location = Digha (1991–2020, extremes 1982–2020)  
| metric first = yes
| metric first = yes
| single line = yes
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| Jun record high C = 39.0
| Jun record high C = 39.0
| Jul record high C = 37.3
| Jul record high C = 37.3
| Aug record high C = 36.0
| Aug record high C = 36.6
| Sep record high C = 36.2
| Sep record high C = 37.1
| Oct record high C = 38.2
| Oct record high C = 38.2
| Nov record high C = 34.5
| Nov record high C = 34.5
| Dec record high C = 32.5
| Dec record high C = 32.5
| year record high C = 42.0
| year record high C = 42.0
| Jan high C = 25.5
| Jan high C = 25.6
| Feb high C = 27.8
| Feb high C = 28.2
| Mar high C = 30.7
| Mar high C = 31.3
| Apr high C = 32.1
| Apr high C = 32.7
| May high C = 32.9
| May high C = 33.5
| Jun high C = 32.5
| Jun high C = 33.1
| Jul high C = 31.5
| Jul high C = 32.0
| Aug high C = 31.2
| Aug high C = 31.8
| Sep high C = 31.5
| Sep high C = 32.1
| Oct high C = 31.4
| Oct high C = 31.8
| Nov high C = 29.6
| Nov high C = 29.6
| Dec high C = 27.0
| Dec high C = 26.9
| year high C = 30.3
| year high C = 30.7
| Jan low C = 14.0
| Jan low C = 13.9
| Feb low C = 18.0
| Feb low C = 18.1
| Mar low C = 22.6
| Mar low C = 22.9
| Apr low C = 25.5
| Apr low C = 25.7
| May low C = 26.6
| May low C = 26.7
| Jun low C = 26.7
| Jun low C = 27.1
| Jul low C = 26.4
| Jul low C = 26.7
| Aug low C = 26.2
| Aug low C = 26.5
| Sep low C = 25.9
| Sep low C = 26.2
| Oct low C = 23.7
| Oct low C = 23.9
| Nov low C = 18.7
| Nov low C = 19.1
| Dec low C = 14.3
| Dec low C = 14.5
| year low C = 22.4
| year low C = 22.6
| Jan record low C = 7.6
| Jan record low C = 7.4
| Feb record low C = 8.8
| Feb record low C = 8.8
| Mar record low C = 12.6
| Mar record low C = 12.6
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| Oct record low C = 15.8
| Oct record low C = 15.8
| Nov record low C = 9.8
| Nov record low C = 9.8
| Dec record low C = 8.8
| Dec record low C = 8.4
| year record low C = 7.6
| year record low C = 7.4
| rain colour = green
| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 14.0
| Jan rain mm = 15.8
| Feb rain mm = 25.7
| Feb rain mm = 20.4
| Mar rain mm = 32.9
| Mar rain mm = 27.8
| Apr rain mm = 42.4
| Apr rain mm = 52.7
| May rain mm = 138.9
| May rain mm = 153.9
| Jun rain mm = 299.6
| Jun rain mm = 279.9
| Jul rain mm = 259.1
| Jul rain mm = 276.1
| Aug rain mm = 309.3
| Aug rain mm = 329.9
| Sep rain mm = 330.7
| Sep rain mm = 331.9
| Oct rain mm = 187.4
| Oct rain mm = 222.7
| Nov rain mm = 52.8
| Nov rain mm = 42.5
| Dec rain mm = 3.4
| Dec rain mm = 6.0
| year rain mm = 1696.1
| year rain mm = 1759.6
| Jan rain days = 1.0
| Jan rain days = 1.1
| Feb rain days = 1.8
| Feb rain days = 1.3
| Mar rain days = 2.2
| Mar rain days = 1.8
| Apr rain days = 2.9
| Apr rain days = 3.5
| May rain days = 6.2
| May rain days = 6.2
| Jun rain days = 10.7
| Jun rain days = 10.2
| Jul rain days = 13.1
| Jul rain days = 13.7
| Aug rain days = 14.3
| Aug rain days = 14.1
| Sep rain days = 12.2
| Sep rain days = 12.1
| Oct rain days = 6.7
| Oct rain days = 7.5
| Nov rain days = 1.9
| Nov rain days = 1.8
| Dec rain days = 0.3
| Dec rain days = 0.6
| year rain days = 73.2
| year rain days = 73.9
| time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| Jan humidity = 68
| Jan humidity = 70
| Feb humidity = 71
| Feb humidity = 72
| Mar humidity = 74
| Mar humidity = 73
| Apr humidity = 78
| Apr humidity = 78
| May humidity = 79
| May humidity = 79
| Jun humidity = 81
| Jun humidity = 81
| Jul humidity = 82
| Jul humidity = 83
| Aug humidity = 82
| Aug humidity = 83
| Sep humidity = 81
| Sep humidity = 81
| Oct humidity = 77
| Oct humidity = 78
| Nov humidity = 71
| Nov humidity = 73
| Dec humidity = 67
| Dec humidity = 70
| year humidity = 76
| year humidity = 77
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals>
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref>{{cite web
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/Climatological%20Tables%201991-2020.pdf
| title = Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020
| publisher = [[India Meteorological Department]]
| access-date = April 8, 2024
}}</ref><ref name=IMDnormals>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
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===Train service===
===Train service===
In 2004, train services have started for [[Digha railway station]] (Station Code : DGHA). There was a one DMU service from [[Santragachi railway station]] but it discontinued. Now there are three new trains from [[Howrah Station]] too.
In 2004, train services have started for [[Digha railway station]] (Station Code : DGHA). Now there are three new trains from [[Howrah Station]] too.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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! Train Name!! Start <-> Destination
! Train Name!! Start <-> Destination
|-
|-
| Tamralipta Express|| [[Howrah railway station|HWH]] <-> [[Digha railway station|DGH]]
| Tamralipta Express|| [[Howrah railway station|HWH]] <-> [[Digha railway station|DGHA]]
|-
| Paharia Express|| [[New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station|NJP]] <-> [[Digha railway station|DGHA]]
|-
| Vishakapatnam - Digha SF Express||[[Vishakapatnam Junction railway station|VSKP]] <-> [[Digha railway station|DGHA]]
|-
|-
| Paharia Express|| [[New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station|NJP]] <-> [[Digha railway station|DGH]]
| Kandari Express|| [[Howrah railway station|HWH]] <-> [[Digha railway station|DGHA]]
|-
|-
| Super AC Express|| [[Howrah railway station|HWH]] <-> [[Digha railway station|DGH]]
| Malda Town - Digha Express||[[Malda Town railway station|MLDT]] <-> [[Digha railway station|DGHA]]
|-
|-
| Kandari Express|| [[Howrah railway station|HWH]] <-> [[Digha railway station|DGH]]
| Asansol - Digha Express||[[Asansol Junction railway station|ASN]] <-> [[Digha railway station|DGHA]]
|-
|-
| Puri Digha Superfast Express|| [[Puri railway station|Puri]] <-> [[Digha railway station|DGH]]
| Puri Digha Superfast Express|| [[Puri railway station|Puri]] <-> [[Digha railway station|DGHA]]
|-
|-
| Mecheda Local || MCA <-> DGH
| Mecheda Local || MCA <-> DGHA
|-
|-
| Panskura Local || PKU <-> DGH
| Panskura Local || PKU <-> DGHA
|}
|}


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==Area==
==Area==
[[File:Hotels at Talasari, New Digha Road.jpg|thumb|Hotels at Talasari, New Digha Road, Gadadharpur, Purba Medinipur.]]
[[File:Hotels at Talasari, New Digha Road.jpg|thumb|Hotels at Talasari, New Digha Road, Gadadharpur, Purba Medinipur.]]
Digha's old beach is not as wide as it used to be due to heavy soil erosion. Big stones and concrete steps are used to hold together the beach. Another problem is the record number of [[storm surge]]s that have caused many of the unplanned shacks and smaller hotels to succumb to the sea. Since it is one of very few popular beaches in West Bengal, it gets overcrowded, especially during the cooler winter break.{{fact|date=August 2020}}
Digha's old beach is not as wide as it used to be due to heavy soil erosion. Big stones and concrete steps are used to hold together the beach. The record number of [[storm surge]]s have caused many of the unplanned shacks and smaller hotels to succumb to the sea. Since it is one of very few popular beaches in West Bengal, it gets overcrowded, especially during the cooler winter break.{{fact|date=August 2020}}


A new beach has been developed "New Digha" which is about {{convert|2|km|abbr=on}} from the old beach. This new beach is not only bigger than the old one, but might be considered a better one.{{Citation needed|date=May 2008}} It is clean and well-maintained and is not surrounded by a congested locality like the older beach. The latest attraction of New Digha is the Science Centre established by the National Council of Science Museums. The entire stretch of the Digha seaface from Old Digha to New Digha is filled with [[casuarina]] plantations.{{fact|date=August 2020}}
A new beach has been developed "New Digha" which is about {{convert|2|km|abbr=on}} from the old beach. This new beach is bigger than the old one.{{Citation needed|date=May 2008}} It is not surrounded by a congested locality like the older beach. The latest attraction of New Digha is the Science Centre established by the National Council of Science Museums. The entire stretch of the Digha seaface from Old Digha to New Digha is filled with [[casuarina]] plantations.{{fact|date=August 2020}}


===Places of interest===
==Places of interest==
====Marine Aquarium and Research Centre (MARC)====
=== Marine Aquarium and Research Centre (MARC) ===
It was established in the year 1989 during the Seventh Five Year Plan. The major objective of the Centre is to display the marine biodiversity of the region and impart its values to the common people and to carryout the research activities.
It was established in the year 1989 during the Seventh Five Year Plan. The major objective of the Centre is to display the marine biodiversity of the region and impart its values to the common people and to carryout the research activities.


====Shiva Temple At Chandaneswar====
=== Jagannath Dham, Digha ===
This place is only {{convert|8|km|abbr=on}} away from Digha the century-old Temple of Shiva at [[Chandaneswar]], near Bengal and Orissa Border. Chandaneswar is part of [[Odisha]]. During the Bengali month of [[Chaitra]], an annual fair is organised here. Nearly half million people and pilgrims visit the temple.
The [[Jagannath Temple, Digha]] is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, located in the coastal town of Digha, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. The temple enshrines the deities Jagannath, a form of Vishnu, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra. The temple was inaugurated on 30 April 2025 after a prana pratishtha (consecration) ceremony.
 
The temple is sacred to the Vaishnava tradition of Hindus and has been constructed as a replica of the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha.


==Gallery==
[[Jagannath]], [[Balabhadra]] and [[Subhadra]], along with [[Sudarshana Chakra|Sudarshan]], will be worshipped as deities in the temple.
===Old Digha===
<gallery widths="200px" heights="150px">
File:Express train at Digha station.jpg|Express train at Digha station
File:Bus Stand, Digha, India.JPG|Bus stand at Digha
File:Digha Gate .jpg|Digha Gate
File:THE BEACH MIRRORS THE SKY.jpg|Beach net fishing at Digha
</gallery>


===New Digha===
=== Shiva Temple At Chandaneswar ===
<gallery widths="200px" heights="150px">
This place is only {{convert|8|km|abbr=on}} away from Digha the century-old Temple of Shiva at [[Chandaneswar]], near Bengal and Orissa Border. Chandaneswar is part of [[Odisha]]. During the Bengali month of [[Chaitra]], an annual fair is organised here. Nearly half million people and pilgrims visit the temple.
File:Beach Ghat - New Digha - East Midnapore 2015-05-03 9780.JPG|Sea of humanity at the sea beach
File:Inflatable Motor Boat Riding - New Digha Beach - East Midnapore 2015-05-01 8729.JPG|Inflatable motor boat riding
File:Horse Riding - New Digha Beach - East Midnapore 2015-05-01 8820.JPG|Horse riding
File:Ansuman Ray (Digha Sea Beach West bengal India) (2).jpg|Earning a living
</gallery>


===Around Digha===
=== Digha Gate ===
<gallery widths="200px" heights="150px">
{{Main|Digha Gate}}
File:Mandarmani sand beach.....jpg|[[Mandarmani]]
'''[[Digha Gate]]''' is an entrance gate built on the [[National Highway 116B (India)|National Highway 116B]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dsda.gov.in/index.php/gallery/welcome_gate|title=~::Welcome to Digha Sankarpur Development Authority::~|website=www.dsda.gov.in|access-date=2018-05-03}}</ref> The gate is also known as the ''Gateway of Digha'' and the ''Digha Welcome Gate''.<ref>{{cite news|title= সৈকতশহরের ভোল বদলাতে এ বার তৈরি হচ্ছে ‘গেটওয়ে অফ দিঘা’|url=http://m.eisamay.com/state/digha-to-get-a-face-lift/articleshow/19610891.cms|work = এই সময়|accessdate = 27 August 2017|date = 18 April 2013}}</ref> It is shaped like a [[Fishing vessel|fishing boat]] and painted blue and white. The gate is illuminated at night.
File:Sankarpur Beach - East Midnapore 2015-05-02 9132.JPG|[[Shankarpur]]
File:Chandaneswar Temple, Parba Medinipur.jpg|Shiva temple at [[Chandaneswar]] (in Odisha), 8 km from Digha
File:Jagannath Deul temple at Dihi Bahiri under Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal 03.jpg|Jagannath deul, built in 1584, at [[Dihibahiri]], off National Highway 116B
</gallery>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
 
{{commons category}}
* [https://dighabeach.in Digha Beach Website]
* [https://dighabeach.in Digha Beach Website]
* [https://www.gangasagar-tourism.com/bakkhali-tour-package-with-bakkhali-tourist-lodge/ BOOK Bakkhali Tour Package With Bakkhali Tourist Lodge]
* [https://wbtourismgov.in/destination/place/digha West Bengal Tourism site on Digha] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190223074526/https://wbtourismgov.in/destination/place/digha |date=23 February 2019 }}
* [https://wbtourismgov.in/destination/place/digha West Bengal Tourism site on Digha] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190223074526/https://wbtourismgov.in/destination/place/digha |date=23 February 2019 }}
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[[Category:Digha| ]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Purba Medinipur district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Purba Medinipur district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Purba Medinipur district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Purba Medinipur district]]
[[Category:Populated coastal places in India]]
[[Category:Populated coastal places in India]]
[[Category:Beaches of West Bengal]]
[[Category:Beaches of West Bengal]]

Latest revision as of 22:57, 20 December 2025


For other uses, see Digha (disambiguation).
Digha
দীঘা
Seaside resort town
Digha Tourist Lodge
Digha Sea Beach
Sunset at the beach
Coastal view
Location in West Bengal, India
Digha is located in India
Digha
Digha
Digha (India)
Coordinates: 21°38′18″N 87°30′35″E / 21.6384°N 87.5096°E / 21.6384; 87.5096
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictPurba Medinipur
SubdivisionContai subdivision
Development AuthorityDigha Sankarpur Development Authority (DSDA)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
721428[1]
Vehicle registrationWB-31xxxx, WB-32xxxx
Lok Sabha constituencyKanthi
Vidhan Sabha constituencyRamnagar
Websitewww.dsda.org.in  • mydigha.in

Digha (bn) is a seaside resort town located in the Purba Medinipur district in the state of West Bengal, India. Situated at the northern end of the Bay of Bengal, it is a popular coastal tourist destination known for its low gradient and shallow sand beaches.

Referred to as the "Brighton of the East" by Warren Hastings in one of his 1780 letters to his wife, Digha has remained a favored holiday spot for decades.[2] It is West Bengal's most visited sea resort, with beaches that stretch over 7 km.[3]

History[edit | edit source]

Digha historically known as Beerkul.[4]

An English businessman John Frank Snaith started living here in 1923 and his writings provided a good exposure to this place.[5] He convinced West Bengal Chief Minister Bidhan Chandra Roy to develop this place to be a beach resort. An old church can be seen near the main gate of Old Digha. This place is also known as Alankarpur. A new mission has been developed in New Digha which is known as Sindhur Tara which is beside Amrabati Park. It's a Church where it is possible to wish for the welfare of family and loved ones. The best way to visit is to book a local rickshaw. There are so many places where one can travel which give mental refreshments, like Tajpur, Odisha Border, Science City etc.[1][4][6]

Geography[edit | edit source]

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Location[edit | edit source]

Digha is located at 21°38′18″N 87°30′35″E / 21.6384°N 87.5096°E / 21.6384; 87.5096. It has an average elevation of 6 metres (20 ft).

It is 183 km (114 mi) from Kolkata/Howrah via Mecheda and 234 km (145 mi) via Kharagpur, this proximity has probably helped this small hamlet to emerge as a weekend getaway with number of hotels and tourist lodges. Digha is connected to Kolkata/Howrah by a highway and a rail-link via Tamluk. Now many trains including Howrah-Digha Super AC express, Tamralipta express, Kandari express and EMU locals from Santragacchi via Mecheda and Tamluk run between Digha and Howarh and other stations in eastern India.It is also under Contai Sub division.

Police stations[edit | edit source]

Digha police station has jurisdiction over part of Ramnagar I (part) CD Block. It covers an area of 3,153 km2 with a population of 35,054. It is in old Digha.[7]

Digha Mohana Coastal police station is in Digha.[8]

Urbanisation[edit | edit source]

93.55% of the population of Contai subdivision live in the rural areas. Only 6.45% of the population live in the urban areas and it is considerably behind Haldia subdivision in urbanization, where 20.81% of the population live in urban areas.[9]

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

Hospital[edit | edit source]

There is a District Hospital near old Digha. There is Contai Sub divisional Hospital and Sanjiban Hospital 31 km from Digha.

Climate[edit | edit source]

There are mainly five seasons in Digha, namely summer, monsoon, autumn, winter and spring. Summer starts in April and continues until June with a maximum temperature of 37 °C (99 °F). Although cold wind from the sea keeps the weather pleasant in this time. Next comes monsoon in July and lasts till the end of September. Digha generally experiences an average rainfall with high humidity in the monsoon season. Autumn sets in October and lasts till mid of December with an average temperature of around 25 degree Celsius. The weather remains very pleasant this time. Winter sets in the second half of December and lasts till mid February with an average temperature of 15/16 degree Celsius. The spring season in Digha starts from mid February to mid April.[citation needed] The hotels remain full of their capacity as tourist inflow is the highest in this peak season.[1]

Climate data for Digha (1991–2020, extremes 1982–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 32.9
(91.2) 		36.0
(96.8) 		38.0
(100.4) 		41.3
(106.3) 		42.0
(107.6) 		39.0
(102.2) 		37.3
(99.1) 		36.6
(97.9) 		37.1
(98.8) 		38.2
(100.8) 		34.5
(94.1) 		32.5
(90.5) 		42.0
(107.6)
Average high °C (°F) 25.6
(78.1) 		28.2
(82.8) 		31.3
(88.3) 		32.7
(90.9) 		33.5
(92.3) 		33.1
(91.6) 		32.0
(89.6) 		31.8
(89.2) 		32.1
(89.8) 		31.8
(89.2) 		29.6
(85.3) 		26.9
(80.4) 		30.7
(87.3)
Average low °C (°F) 13.9
(57.0) 		18.1
(64.6) 		22.9
(73.2) 		25.7
(78.3) 		26.7
(80.1) 		27.1
(80.8) 		26.7
(80.1) 		26.5
(79.7) 		26.2
(79.2) 		23.9
(75.0) 		19.1
(66.4) 		14.5
(58.1) 		22.6
(72.7)
Record low °C (°F) 7.4
(45.3) 		8.8
(47.8) 		12.6
(54.7) 		17.9
(64.2) 		18.3
(64.9) 		20.8
(69.4) 		20.4
(68.7) 		21.4
(70.5) 		21.0
(69.8) 		15.8
(60.4) 		9.8
(49.6) 		8.4
(47.1) 		7.4
(45.3)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 15.8
(0.62) 		20.4
(0.80) 		27.8
(1.09) 		52.7
(2.07) 		153.9
(6.06) 		279.9
(11.02) 		276.1
(10.87) 		329.9
(12.99) 		331.9
(13.07) 		222.7
(8.77) 		42.5
(1.67) 		6.0
(0.24) 		1,759.6
(69.28)
Average rainy days 1.1 1.3 1.8 3.5 6.2 10.2 13.7 14.1 12.1 7.5 1.8 0.6 73.9
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 70 72 73 78 79 81 83 83 81 78 73 70 77
Source: India Meteorological Department[10][11][12]

Transport[edit | edit source]

Bus service[edit | edit source]

There is frequent bus service to Digha from Dharmatala, Baruipur Garia and Joka bus stand of Kolkata, Burdwan, Bolpur, Siliguri, Asansol, Kirnahar, Baharampur, Serampore, Tarakeswar and many other parts of West Bengal. Buses are available from Howrah as well, a connection has been made from Sealdah to Digha where a private bus arrives at 8:30 am throughout the week. It takes the shortest route from Sealdah connecting S.N Banerjee road, Taltala, Wellington, Dharmatala to Howrah station, it departs from Howrah Station within 5 min to Digha. Digha is connected to Kolkata Metropolitan Area with E17 (Barasat), E17/1 (Barasat), E19 (Habra), E19D (Dumdum station), E45 (Joka), E46 (Saltlake Karunamoyee), E54 (Sreerampore), E55 (Madhyamgram), E56 (Baduria), ACT5 (Barasat), ACT8 (Habra), ACT9 (Saltlake Karunamoyee), ST31 (Dharmatala) etc.[13]

Train service[edit | edit source]

In 2004, train services have started for Digha railway station (Station Code : DGHA). Now there are three new trains from Howrah Station too.

Train Name Start <-> Destination
Tamralipta Express HWH <-> DGHA
Paharia Express NJP <-> DGHA
Vishakapatnam - Digha SF Express VSKP <-> DGHA
Kandari Express HWH <-> DGHA
Malda Town - Digha Express MLDT <-> DGHA
Asansol - Digha Express ASN <-> DGHA
Puri Digha Superfast Express Puri <-> DGHA
Mecheda Local MCA <-> DGHA
Panskura Local PKU <-> DGHA

Air[edit | edit source]

Area[edit | edit source]

Hotels at Talasari, New Digha Road, Gadadharpur, Purba Medinipur.

Digha's old beach is not as wide as it used to be due to heavy soil erosion. Big stones and concrete steps are used to hold together the beach. The record number of storm surges have caused many of the unplanned shacks and smaller hotels to succumb to the sea. Since it is one of very few popular beaches in West Bengal, it gets overcrowded, especially during the cooler winter break.[citation needed]

A new beach has been developed "New Digha" which is about 2 km (1.2 mi) from the old beach. This new beach is bigger than the old one.[citation needed] It is not surrounded by a congested locality like the older beach. The latest attraction of New Digha is the Science Centre established by the National Council of Science Museums. The entire stretch of the Digha seaface from Old Digha to New Digha is filled with casuarina plantations.[citation needed]

Places of interest[edit | edit source]

Marine Aquarium and Research Centre (MARC)[edit | edit source]

It was established in the year 1989 during the Seventh Five Year Plan. The major objective of the Centre is to display the marine biodiversity of the region and impart its values to the common people and to carryout the research activities.

Jagannath Dham, Digha[edit | edit source]

The Jagannath Temple, Digha is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, located in the coastal town of Digha, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. The temple enshrines the deities Jagannath, a form of Vishnu, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra. The temple was inaugurated on 30 April 2025 after a prana pratishtha (consecration) ceremony.

The temple is sacred to the Vaishnava tradition of Hindus and has been constructed as a replica of the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha.

Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra, along with Sudarshan, will be worshipped as deities in the temple.

Shiva Temple At Chandaneswar[edit | edit source]

This place is only 8 km (5.0 mi) away from Digha the century-old Temple of Shiva at Chandaneswar, near Bengal and Orissa Border. Chandaneswar is part of Odisha. During the Bengali month of Chaitra, an annual fair is organised here. Nearly half million people and pilgrims visit the temple.

Digha Gate[edit | edit source]

Main article: Digha Gate

Digha Gate is an entrance gate built on the National Highway 116B.[14] The gate is also known as the Gateway of Digha and the Digha Welcome Gate.[15] It is shaped like a fishing boat and painted blue and white. The gate is illuminated at night.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "About the Place, Digha Sankarpur development Authority". Archived from the original on 15 March 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
  2. ↑ "Digha page in National Informatics Centre site". Archived from the original on 7 February 2006. Retrieved 2 April 2006.
  3. ↑ "DIGHA | Purba Medinipur | India". Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Digha page in National Informatics Centre site". Archived from the original on 7 February 2006. Retrieved 2 April 2006.
  5. ↑ বীরকূল পরগনার গ্রামই আজকের দীঘা Anandabazar Patrika. Retrieved 5 September 2021
  6. ↑ "West Bengal Tourishm, Digha". Archived from the original on 26 June 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  7. ↑ "Digha PS". Purba Medinipur District Police. Archived from the original on 16 November 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  8. ↑ "Digha Mohana Coastal PS". Purba Medinipur District Police. Archived from the original on 12 November 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
  9. ↑ "District Statistical Handbook 2014 Purba Medinipur". Table 2.2. Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  10. ↑ "Climatological Tables of Observatories in India 1991-2020" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  11. ↑ "Station: Digha Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 251–252. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  12. ↑ "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M234. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  13. ↑ Transport Department, Government of West Bengal: Bus Services
  14. ↑ "~::Welcome to Digha Sankarpur Development Authority::~". www.dsda.gov.in. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  15. ↑ "সৈকতশহরের ভোল বদলাতে এ বার তৈরি হচ্ছে 'গেটওয়ে অফ দিঘা'". এই সময়. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2017.

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