Junput is yet another beach resort of Midnapur, although the beach here is usually exposed only when the tide ebbs. The casuarinas or jhau trees, kissed by the gentle breeze at Junput, are a soothing sight. After independence, Junput was overlooked for development as a beach resort, Digha being chosen instead. Later, Junput was harnessed for scientific research and industry. A centre for studies in marine biology is the nucleus for the areas sea-fish research and shark oil extraction. Junput also has a farm for breeding ducks. Junput is 40 km. from Digha and regular bus services are available. A bus from Digha would lead to Junput via Kanthi. Kanthi and Junput are eight kilometers apart.
Shankarpur
Only 13 km. from Digha is the old fishing village of Shankarpur. It is fast developing into a wonderful beach resort. Apart from the long, tree-lined beach, the main attraction is the Shankarpur Fishing Harbor Project.
