Fraserganj Beach

Fraserganj Beach is a sandy beach on the Bay of Bengal at Fraserganj in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, adjacent to Bakkhali Beach. Named after Sir Andrew Fraser, former Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, it is known for its fishing harbour, wind energy farm with windmills, and views of the sea and estuary. The beach is a quiet coastal stretch popular for sightseeing, beach walks and visits to nearby islands and mangrove areas.

Visitors can expect a wide, flat sandy shoreline along the Bay of Bengal with fishing boats and trawlers anchored at the nearby Fraserganj Fishing Harbour. The beach is relatively quiet and less commercialized than Bakkhali, with windmills of the wind power project visible nearby, views of the sea, and opportunities for beach walking, photography and observing local fishing activity. Basic food stalls and seating areas are available near the beach approach.

Fraserganj is named after Sir Andrew Fraser (1848-1919), Lieutenant Governor of Bengal from 1903 to 1908, who attempted to develop the area as a seaside resort in the early 1900s. The settlement was earlier known as Narayanitala. The resort plan was abandoned after storms and the area later developed as a fishing centre.

The beach and harbour are central to the local fishing community of the Sundarbans coastal region. The fishing harbour supports livelihoods and reflects the coastal culture of South 24 Parganas, with daily fishing activities, boat building and fish drying observed by visitors.