Shivpuri, Patna
| Shivpuri शिवपुरी | |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | |
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  Shivpuri | |
| Coordinates: 25°36′47.19″N 85°6′34.60″E / 25.6131083°N 85.1096111°ECoordinates: 25°36′47.19″N 85°6′34.60″E / 25.6131083°N 85.1096111°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Bihar |
| Metro | Patna |
| Languages | |
| • Spoken | Hindi, Magadhi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Planning agency | Patna Regional Development Authority |
| Civic agency | Patna Municipal Corporation |
| Ward councillor | Smt. Pramila Singh |
| Website | patna.nic.in |
Shivpuri is a neighbourhood in Patna, capital of Bihar, India.
Geography
Shivpuri is situated in the middle of the City of Patna, the Capital of Bihar state. It stretches from A.N. College in the North to B.S.E.B Colony, Patel Nagar in the South, in the East of it lies Mohanpur, Punaichak and in the West of it lies Patel Nagar and Mahesh Nagar.
Places of interest
Sai mandir in the campus of Radha Krishna Mandir, Shiv Mandir at the Subzi Mandi, Vishwakarma Temple at Shivpuri Railway Halt, Relation Store, Sumant medical hall and The Subzi Mandi are the chief attractions of Shivpuri.
Transport
Shivpuri is connected to rest of the city through road and the railway line of Digha-Patna Jn. connects it to the Main Railway Station of the city. From Pani Tanki one can easily get through hundreds of auto-rickshaws plying on the road the railway station, High Court and Bailey road. Buses are also there for commuters which can be found at Pani Tanki and Gandhi Murti.
Demographics
Most of the People of Shivpuri are young below 40. And there is a balance between males and females. Most of the kids go to schools, private or government.
Economy
Shivpuri has a printing press industry as there are 5-6 printers located here, most important of whom is Tarang Press. There is also a Carbon Paper Factory in Shivpuri. But the central business point is the Shivpuri market which consists of the Subzi Mandi and other markets of all types of shops.
Education
There are 4-5 private schools in Shivpuri of whom H.R.D.T Public School is the most important school imparting education. Other schools are Sunshine Public school, R.S. Academy and Government Primary School. Affiliated Schools nearby Shivpuri are D.A.V BSEB colony, International School, Rose Bud School, K.B.Sahay High School and Shashtri Nagar Girls High School. Colleges Nearby Shivpuri are A.N. COllege, Patna Women's College and J.D Women's College to which students after their +2 study. A few important coaching institutes are also there in Shivpuri which are Deepak Science Zone, Eureka Coach Well, Abha Choudhary Classes, Bharti Sir Classes and Medhir Classes.
Social organisations
Baba Bateshwar Sewa Sansthan is doing commendable job for the people of Shivpuri. Another group of people which is Pragya Samiti,[1] organises Saraswati Puja every year in the Locality.
Culture
Almost all the residents of Shivpuri are Hindus. Most of them belong to upper caste category. On auspicious occasions like marriages, the whole of a lane is invited to the party. This is the tradition of Shivpuri.
Problems of Shivpuri
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Shivpuri Railway Track
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Mamta apartment
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Madhuri Enclave, a newly erected apartment of shivpuri
The Locality faces some serious problems. It has no government community hall, common park, no regular water supply from the water board. The gang brawls between Mines and Petrol creates a very grave problem for the people of Shivpuri. Generally it has been found that the guys of Patrol group are lying on the road bleeding after the brutal assault by the Mines members.
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