Junput

Junput, a small coastal fishing village in West Bengal, is about 9 km from Contai town and 40 km away from Digha by bus. If someone wants to go from Kolkata, he has to drive to Contai and then turn towards Junput. There is no beach in Junput. The marvellous sea-view and lines of casuarina trees masmerice the tourists. Fish cultivation and research are done here by the State Government Fisheries Department. After independence, Junput was considered for development as a beach resort, however Digha was later chosen instead. Later, Junput was harnessed for scientific research and industry. The centre for studies in marine biology is the nucleus for the area's sea-fish research and shark oil extraction. Junput also has a farm for breeding ducks. This beach is still unpolluted due to less number of visitors. However, it is steadily drawing tourists & offers better enjoyment as compared to Digha.

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