Metiabruz

Metiabruz is a locality in Garden Reach neighbourhood of Kolkata the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.It is situated on the southern fringe of Kolkata.It is located at the east side of Bartala and Rajabagan and at the west side of Sicklane, BNR Colony and Kidderpore

History

Metiabruz has a rich history. The Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah, took refuge here when he was ousted by the British from his throne, and attempted to build a replica of his palace in Matiaburj. It is sometimes called the 'Second Lucknow'. The Imambara he created stands at the centre of Matiaburj.

Geography

The area is connected with central Kolkata by road, through the Circular Garden Reach Rd, a 40 min drive. This road ends at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Borough Committee 15 office. And from here its name changes to Wajid Ali Shah road which goes to the Metiaburj Police Station and from here it divides into the S. A. Farooqui Road and the Wajid Ali Shah Road, the main arterial roads of the place. The well-known Botanical Gardens of Shibpur are located just across the Hooghly river. Another local district, Howrah, is well connected with Matiaburj through a frequent ferry and boat service.