Digha is a small but the most popular seaside resort town in the state of West Bengal, India. It lies in East Midnapore district and at the northern end of the Bay of Bengal. The British referred to Digha as the Brighton of the East. It is located just 183 km from Kolkata/Howrah via Mecheda and 234 km via Kharagpur; this proximity to the metropolis has made this small hamlet a popular weekend getaway. Digha is connected to Kolkata/Howrah by a highway and a rail-link via Contai.
