Exhibition Road, Patna
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Coordinates: [//tools.wmflabs.org/geohack/geohack.php?pagename=Exhibition_Road%2C_Patna¶ms=25_36_42.2_N_85_08_33.5_E_type:city_region: 25°36′42.2″N 85°08′33.5″E / 25.611722°N 85.142639°E]Coordinates: [//tools.wmflabs.org/geohack/geohack.php?pagename=Exhibition_Road%2C_Patna¶ms=25_36_42.2_N_85_08_33.5_E_type:city_region: 25°36′42.2″N 85°08′33.5″E / 25.611722°N 85.142639°E] | |
Country | India |
State | Bihar |
Metro | Patna |
Languages | |
• Spoken | Hindi, English, Magadhi |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 800001 |
Planning agency | Patna Regional Development Authority |
Civic agency | Patna Municipal Corporation |
Exhibition Road is one of the most important thoroughfare in Patna, Bihar, India. It is a commercial center located in the heart of the city. It connects Gandhi Maidan Marg with the Chiraiyatand Flyover. It runs in parallel to the Frazer Road, east to the New Dak Bungalow.[1]
Overview/Transport
Exhibition road is about 1 km away from Patna Junction railway station and 3.5 km from Patna Airport. It is one of the most prominent commercial hub of Patna and is host of number of Hotels in Patna. Exhibition road has residential apartments too. The famous car accessories market of Patna too is located on Exhibition road. Gandhi Maidan Police Station of Patna Police serve this area.[2]
Major landmarks
- CDA Patna Building (Rajendra Path)
- LIC Building
- Big Bazaar (P Mall)
- Ashiana Towers
Nearby schools
- St. Xavier's High School, Patna
- Christ Church Diocesan School, Patna
- Bankipore Girls' High School
- St. Joseph's Convent High School Patna
Problems
Heavy traffic is witnessed always at Exhibition Road. It has also been facing pollution problems.
See also
References
- ↑ Patna to be under surveillance of 79 CCTV cameras The Times of India. Retrieved Feb 4, 2013
- ↑ No headway in loot case The Times of India. Retrieved Feb 19, 2009