Location | Naihati, West Bengal, India |
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Coordinates | 22°53′35″N88°25′33″E / 22.89304°N 88.42594°E |
Owner | Naihati Municipality |
Operator | Indian Football Association |
Capacity | 25,000 (ISL) |
Surface | Bermuda grass |
Opened | 2019 |
Tenants | |
Inter Kashi FC Diamond Harbour FC |
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