Diamond Harbour
Diamond Harbour | |
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Views of Diamond Harbour: ferry ghat, port, and stadium | |
Interactive map outlining Diamond Harbour | |
| Coordinates: 22°11′34″N 88°11′22″E / 22.1926886°N 88.1894879°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| Division | Presidency |
| District | South 24 Parganas |
| Incorporated | 1982 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Diamond Harbour Municipality |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.36 km2 (4.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 41,802 |
| • Density | 4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 85.93% |
| • Sex ratio | 986 ♂/♀ |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali |
| • Additional official | English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 743331 |
| Telephone code | +91 3174 |
| Vehicle registration | WB-19, WB-20, WB-95 to WB-98 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Diamond Harbour |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Diamond Harbour |
| Website | diamondharbourmunicipality |
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Diamond Harbour is a town and municipality located in the South 24 Parganas district of the Indian state of West Bengal. Situated on the eastern banks of the Hooghly River, it serves as the administrative headquarters of the Diamond Harbour subdivision and forms part of the larger Kolkata Metropolitan Area. Historically known for its strategic position near the river’s estuary, the town has evolved from a small port settlement into a local urban centre with educational institutions, administrative offices, and a growing population.
The town is known for its scenic riverside views, modest elevation, and proximity to Kolkata, making it a notable point for regional transit and tourism. Governed by the Diamond Harbour Municipality, the town covers an area of 10.36 square kilometres and had a population of 41,802 according to the 2011 Census. It is also an important constituency in both the state assembly and the national parliament.