Shibpur

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Shibpur (Bengali: শিবপুর) is a residential area located in the district of Howrah, West Bengal, India. It is well known for being the location of the Indian Botanical Garden, the Bengal Engineering College, the Jain Hospital and the Hazar Hath Kaali.

[edit] History

The area was home to the royal landlords in Bengal a long time ago. During the era of the British rule in India, the landlords sold their possessions to build jute mills. These included the popular jute mills such as the Howrah Jute Mill and the Bengal Jute Mill amongst others.

[edit] Recent developments

Over the last 10 years Shibpur has developed into a popular residential community. Many multistoried apartment complexes have been built (e.g. Panchsheel Apartments) attracted by the location near the River Ganges, as well as by the easy connection to South Kolkata over the Vidyasagar Setu bridge. Newly constructed roads have made access to the area very easy.

[edit] Popular Areas

Being a largely populated city Shibpur has its share of areas and places that play the role of landmarks and "hangout" points; Such as - Mandirtala: the Shibpur entrance to the 'Vidyasagar Setu' or the Second Bridge, a very popular jogging track and randezvous point.Shibpur Bazaar: a busy market place where most of Shibpur's Shops and stalls are located.etc.Now the eminent institution B. E. COLLEGE turns into shibpur's 1st university, BENGAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY,SHIBPUR.