Exhibition Road, Patna
| Exhibition Road एक्जीबिशन रोड Braj Kishore Path | |
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| Street | |
  Exhibition Road Location in Patna, India | |
| Coordinates: 25°36′42.2″N 85°08′33.5″E / 25.611722°N 85.142639°ECoordinates: 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 (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
- Chevrolet Showroom
- Pizza Hut
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Hotel gargee grand
- Domino's Pizza
- Patliputra exotica
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
References
- ↑ "Times change, road names stay put". The Telegraph. 2 December 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
- ↑ 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
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