Exhibition Road, Patna

Exhibition Road एक्जीबिशन रोड Braj Kishore Path
Street
Exhibition Road Location in Patna, India
Coordinates: 25°36′42.2″N 85°08′33.5″E / 25.611722°N 85.142639°E / 25.611722; 85.142639Coordinates: 25°36′42.2″N 85°08′33.5″E / 25.611722°N 85.142639°E / 25.611722; 85.142639
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 (officially Braj Kishore Path)^[1] 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.^[2]

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.^[3]

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

Currently, flyover construction is going on in Exhibition Road causing heavy traffic jams at all times, especially during evening period. Residents and commuters also face water logging because of poor sewerage system.

See also

• Frazer Road

References