Digha, Patna
| Digha Digha Ghat दीघा घाट | |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | |
  Digha | |
| Coordinates: 25°38′28″N 85°5′26″E / 25.64111°N 85.09056°ECoordinates: 25°38′28″N 85°5′26″E / 25.64111°N 85.09056°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Bihar |
| Metro | Patna |
| Languages | |
| • Spoken | Hindi, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN |
800011 800012 |
| Planning agency | Patna Regional Development Authority |
| Civic agency | Patna Municipal Corporation |
Digha (Hindi: दीघा) is a residential neighbourhood in Patna. The area is served by Digha PS under Patna Police.[1]
History
Digha, during the British Raj, was a village and agricultural area in Patna. Digha was famous for its mangoes orchards, moreover, famous Mango variety Digha Malda, which is popular in Bihar and even outside the state, got its name from it.[2] In 1858, the Congregation of Christian Brothers established St. Michael's High School, Patna, the second oldest catholic institution in the city (now owned by the Jesuits). The school provided education to the children of Catholics, British expatriates and Anglo-Indians only. The major developments in the area took place after the 19th century, which helped spur high-density residential development in the locality.
Today
It has developed into a crowded residential colony of Patna; marked by residential houses and high raise apartments. Its nearness to western Patna, development of Gola road which connects it to Bailey Road and the proposed road on Ganga and the ongoing construction of Ganga Rail-Road Bridge[3] would provide easy access to the people. There is also a plan to connect the Patna Junction Metro line to Digha.[4]
Major Landmarks
- Digha Ghat
- Tarumitra Ashram
Education
- St. Michael's High School, Patna
- St. Xavier's College, Patna
- St. Xavier's College of Education
- Don Bosco Academy
- May Flower School
References
- ↑ Suicidal tendency growing among youth in Patna The Times of India. Retrieved Aug 29, 2013
- ↑ Mango lost in mortar - Experts blame construction of buildings & rise in temperature for decline in quality Calcutta Telegraph. Retrieved May 27, 2013
- ↑ Work on Digha-Sonepur bridge in full swing The Times of India. Retrieved Nov 27, 2012
- ↑ "Bihar to have Metro Rail services soon". Hindustan Times. 2011-09-18. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
