Culture
The eminent novelist Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay lived in Baje Shibpur, at north of Shibpur. Kisari Mohan Ganguli, the author of the first complete English translation of the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata (1883–1893) also lived in Shibpur.
Shibpur is notorious for its narrow lanes and high density built up town space. Shibpur has a chequered history in the field of culture. The residents of this place are well known for their interest in music, the arts and literature. Many luminaries of West Bengal in the fields of sports and athletics reside here. The only indoor stadium in Howrah, the Dumurjala Indoor Stadium, is located in the western fringe of Shibpur along the Drainage Canal road.
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