Bolpur Santiniketan is a village with a rich history and heritage, connected to Rabindranath Tagore and Visva Bharati University. Explore its art, literature, music, and nature, and discover its unique charm and beauty. Shantiniketan (IPA: [ʃantiniketɔn]) is a neighbourhood of Bolpur town in the Bolpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India, approximately 152 km north of Kolkata. It was established by Debendranath Tagore, and later expanded by his son, Rabindranath Tagore whose vision became what is now a university town with the creation of Visva-Bharati. [1] It is also the birthplace of Indian Nobel Laureate and Amartya Sen, who was also an alumnus of the school. It was inscribed on the ... Bolpur | Reception:- (03463)-252699, +91-9732100920 [email protected] Bolpur, Dist.: Birbhum, PIN-731204, West Bengal, India Features Air conditioning Complimentary Breakfast Free on-site parking Games room Lift facility Mini Fridge Outdoor Swimming Pool Private Washroom Restaurant Room service Wifi Services Terms & Conditions Bolpur is a cultural and educational hub of West Bengal, known for Visva Bharati University founded by Rabindranath Tagore. It is located on the banks of Ajay and Kopai rivers, and has a history of human settlement, railway development and religious activities.