Santiniketan, Educational neighborhood in Bolpur, India
The neighborhood stretches across an area characterized by red soil terrain and features numerous academic buildings within Visva Bharati University complex.
Maharshi Debendranath Tagore established this settlement in 1863 on 20 acres of land, which he acquired through a permanent lease from Bhuban Mohan Sinha.
The Rabindra Bhavana museum houses extensive collections of Rabindranath Tagore's works, manuscripts, paintings, and personal belongings from his literary career.
Visitors can reach the neighborhood via Bolpur-Shantiniketan railway station, which connects directly to Kolkata through regular train services.
The Uttarayana Complex contains multiple residences designed with architectural elements that integrate Bengali traditions with natural surroundings.
Location: Bolpur
Inception: 1863
Elevation above the sea: 56 m
GPS coordinates: 23.68271,87.68803
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49
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