About Us: SSDA Bolpur-Santiniketan – Building a Better Tomorrow

Welcome to the story of SSDA Bolpur-Santiniketan! We are the Sriniketan Santiniketan Development Authority (SSDA), working since 1989 to make Bolpur-Santiniketan a better place for everyone. Covering 106.28 sq. km., we look after this beautiful area famous for Rabindranath Tagore’s legacy. Our job is to build roads, homes, and more while keeping the culture and nature alive. Read on to know what we’ve done, what we’re doing now, and our big plans for the future!

Who We Are

SSDA Bolpur-Santiniketan is all about growth with care. We manage a big area that includes Bolpur town, Visva Bharati University, and rural villages. With 44 mouzas under us, we work hard to bring modern facilities and keep Tagore’s heritage shining. From new roads to solar power, we’re here to help locals and visitors enjoy this special place.

Our Area at a Glance

Here’s how our 106.28 sq. km. is divided:

Name of the Area	Sq. Km.	Percentage of Area
Visva Bharati	4.45	4.19%
Bolpur Municipality	13.13	12.35%
Rural Area under Four Gram Panchayats	86.90	81.75%
Land Directly under SSDA	1.80	1.69%
Total Area under SSDA	106.28	100.00%
Source: http://birbhum.nic.in/SSDA/SSDA_home1.htm & http://www.ssdabolpur.org/

What We’ve Done: Projects by SSDA Bolpur-Santiniketan

Over the years, SSDA Bolpur-Santiniketan has finished many projects to make life better here. Have a look at some of our big works:

Gitanjali Cultural Complex in Bolpur
- We built this big cultural centre near Bolpur Bus Stand years ago. It has a main auditorium for 750 people, air-conditioned with Dolby sound, plus a seminar hall and meeting room. It’s great for movies, cultural events, and meetings—finished as the first phase of Rabindra Bhavan Auditorium Complex!
Low-Cost Houses at Moldanga
- We built affordable homes near Sriniketan in the early 2020s for families who had none. Simple but strong houses!
Solar Village at Bondanga
- By 2023, we gave solar power to homes in Bondanga. It’s clean energy and saves money for villagers.
Street Lights from Bolpur Chowrasta to Sriniketan More
- In 2023, we put up lights on a 1 km road. Now it’s safe and bright at night!
Bituminous Road from Makrampur More to Uttarnarayan More
- Finished in 2024, this 2 km road makes travel easy and smooth around Bolpur.
Indoor Sports Complex at Bolpur
- A fun sports place in Bolpur, ready in the early 2020s, for kids and adults to play.
Cardiac Care Unit at Sian Hospital
- Added a heart care unit in Sian Hospital by 2022—better health for all!
PCC Road in Kankalitala
- Built a strong road in 2019 from Kudrush Mondal’s house to Willian Das’s house. No more muddy paths!
Forestry Work Near Ballavpur
- Planted trees around Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary till 2023 to keep it green and fresh.
Market Complex at Kali Pukur
- Done by 2024 in Bolpur’s Ward 11, this market helps local sellers earn more.
Water Supply in Villages
- Gave clean drinking water to Mirzapur, Dwarakanathpur, and Paruldanga by 2022.

What We’re Doing Now

Right now, SSDA Bolpur-Santiniketan is busy with new projects to keep improving:

Market Complex at Kali Pukur (Phase I): Still going on in 2025, adding more shops.
Roads and Drains in Ward No. 5, Bolpur: Fixing them since 2024 for better streets.
Road from Goalpara School to Taltore Connector: A new road started in 2025.
Lights at Prantik Township: Adding fancy poles and lights at the Children’s Park (2024-25).

Our Future Plans

We’ve got big dreams for SSDA Bolpur-Santiniketan! Here’s what’s coming:

More solar power in villages by 2026—clean energy everywhere!
New strong roads in rural areas like Kankalitala soon.
Better drains and street lights across our 106.28 sq. km. by 2026.
Rest sheds and community halls for locals and tourists in the next few years.

Our Vision & Mission

Vision: We want SSDA Bolpur-Santiniketan to grow smartly, mixing modern life with Santiniketan’s culture and nature.
Mission: Build good roads, homes, and facilities while keeping Tagore’s heritage safe and sound.

Why We Matter

SSDA Bolpur-Santiniketan is here to make this area a happy place to live and visit. From fixing roads near Visva Bharati to planting trees near Ballavpur, we’re proud to support Tagore’s land. Whether you’re a local or a traveller, our work makes your time here better!