Jaynagar, also known by the name Jaynagar-Majilpur, is a taluk headquarters of South 24 Parganas District. Baharu is about 3 km towards north.
Nearby attractions are terracotta figurines and black stone images of Buddha, Mahavir and Lord Vishnu, belonging to the 11th and 12th centuries, at Kalidas Dutta's collection.
Sharisha Ramkrishna Mission Ashram, Diamond Harbour and Kulpi are other places of tourist interest.
