Shibpur is a nice residential area located in the district of Howrah. Long time ago the royal landlords in Bengal used to live there. They sold their possessions to build jute mills during the British era. The popular jute mills included Howrah Jute Mill, Bengal Jute Mill, etc. Over the last 10 years it has developed into a popular residential community. Many mutlistoried apartment complexes have come up (e.g. Panchsheel Apartments). The city of Shibpur, well connected to South Kolkata by Vidyasagar Setu and closeness to river Ganges has grown out of proportions.
The city is known for its botanical garden, the Bengal Engineering college[1] (http://www.becs.ac.in), the Jain Hospital and the Hazar Hath Kaali.
The best way to reach Shibpur is from Howrah station by road or via a steamer on the river Ganges. Newly constructed roads have made access to this city very easy.
The terminus of the Grand Trunk Road, the legendary route that traverses the gangetic plain and the Punjab and ends at Landi Kotal almost 2,500 kM away at the foot of the Khyber Pass.
The Bengal Engineering College is also located in Shibpur; the third oldest engineering college in India, and was also the preemient institution until it was overshadowed by the Indian Institutes of Technology.
The Shibpur area is now said to be a popular neighbourhood, with the proximity of the Vidyasagar Setu -the new bridge across the Hoogly River to Kolkata.
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