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The name means the abode of peace. Situated at a distance of 212 kms from Kolkata, the place is a meditation centre which was founded by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore, father of the Nobel Laureate famous Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore.

The poet established a brahmo school in 1901 which transforms to the famous Viswabharati University in 1922. Viswabharati is a residential university. Indian government undertook the university in 1941 and in 1951 it became the Central University. Shantiniketan is a prime tourist spot to Indian as well as international tourists.

To Reach
By Rail – Shantiniketan is an important railhead of the Eastern Railway. Numerous trains are available from Kolkata, New Jalpaiguri, Barayuni, Mughalsarai etc.

By Road – Bolpur is well connected by bus to and from Kolkata, Burdwan, Suri, Panagarh, Dumka, Deoghar etc.

To See
Dwija Biram, Central Library, Deholi, Chatim Tala, Uttarayan Complex, Ghantatala, Shamindra Library, Singha Sadan, Sangeet & Kala Bhaban, Ramkinkar Silpalaya, Shreeniketan, Bakreswar (55 kms from Shantiniketan), Kankalipith (6 kms from Shantiniketan)

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