New Karbigahiya

New Karbigahiya[2][3] or simply Karbigahiya is a neighbourhood in the central section of Patna in the eastern state of Bihar in India. It is located on the south side of Patna Junction and also serves as direct access point for platforms of the railway station.[4] It is one of the busiest pedestrian and automobile areas in the city of Patna as a lot of vehicular traffic flows from the railway station to city and main bus stand of Patna. The neighbourhood also has an auto stand known as Karbigahiya auto stand.[5][6]

New Karbigahiya
Karbigahiya
– Neighbourhood –
New Karbigahiya is located in Patna
New Karbigahiya
New Karbigahiya
Location in Patna, India
Coordinates: 25°36′1.2″N 85°8′25.5″E
Country India
StateBihar
CityPatna
Languages
 • SpokenHindi, English, Magadhi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Urdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
800001
BoundariesPostal Park
Mithapur
Planning agencyPatna Metropolitan Area Authority
Civic agencyPatna Municipal Corporation
Railway servicesPatna Junction (Karbigahiya side)[1]
Websitepatna.nic.in

History

Karbigahiya is an old locality of Patna which was part of wider Mithapur area of the city. Patna Junction railway station was opened as Bankipore Junction in 1862.[7] As the railway station grew in size, south end of the junction expanded up to northern end of Karbigahiya neighbourhood.

The neighbourhood is also the location of an old Thermal power station which was run by Bihar State Electricity Board (BSEB) and closed in October 1984. The Cooling tower and dilapidated buildings of the thermal plant can still be seen in the area.[8]

General Information

New Karbigahiya is predominantly a residential area in the city of Patna. There are some local shops and commercial centers which cater to the local population. The area also has a bank branch of Bank of India and scores of ATMs.[9] The area also has an auto stand located on the south side of Patna Junction.

A number of temples and mosques are present in the area such as - Karbighaya Temple, Taposthan Mandir, Durga Mandir, Jama Masjid and Chhoti Masjid to name a few. The neighbourhood also has a township for employees of Power Grid Corporation of India.[10]

Transport and Connectivity

Mithapur Bus Stop is the main bus stop in the area and connects it to other parts of the city as well as to other towns and cities. Auto rickshaws and Paddle rickshaws can also be hailed from the area to Railway Station, Airport and other residential and commercial areas of Patna. Patna Junction back entrance gate is located in the neighbourhood.[11]

Police Stations

Jakkanpur Thana of Patna Police serve this neighbourhood.[12]

List of important places in the neighbourhood

Religious places
  • Karbighaya Temple
  • Taposthan Mandir
  • Durga Mandir
  • Jama Masjid
  • Chhoti Masjid

Hotels
  • Hotel Chanakya Inn
  • Hotel Surya Vihar

Banks
  • Bank of India

Other places of interest
  • Old Thermal Power Plant Karbigahiya

References
  1. "Two new flyovers to decongest Patna central rail station". Subhash Pathak. 15 July 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  2. "Today, Karbigahiya only gateway to Patna Jn". Partha Pratim Roy. 4 November 2012. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  3. "Man shot dead in Patna City - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  4. "Karbigahiya – the Second Exit for Patna Junction, to be inaugurated today – RailNews Media India Ltd". www.railnews.in. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  5. "'Teasers' in tears as cops turn 'eves' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  6. "Patna-Hajipur bus service from today - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  7. "Train to trace travels of Mahatma - Bapu's life on wheels". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  8. "Caste-based politics alleged in reshuffling of BSEB powerful officials". India Today. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  9. "Bank of India - KARBIGAHIYA - PATNA - IFSC Code, MICR Code, Branch Code - BankInfoIndia.com". www.bankinfoindia.com. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  10. "Power Grid communication directory" (PDF).
  11. "Now, retiring rooms at Karbigahiya end - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  12. "Affair led to student's murder - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
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