Patna Rly. Station
Brief History
Patna, presently the capital of Bihar state is one of the oldest cities in the world. In ancient times, Patna was not known by its present name. In history the city has been known by different names such as Patligram, Azimabad, Kusumpur, Patlibothra, Pushpapura, Patalipura and the present day Patna. There are three popular theories regarding the naming of Patna:- 1. It derives its name from the word pattan that means a port in Sanskrit. 2. It is also believed that the city got its name from Patan Devi, the presiding deity of this city and her temple is one of the Shakti Peethas. 3. According to a mythological story, a king named Putraka, created Patna by a magical stroke for his queen Patali literally “Trumpet Flower “ which gives it its antique name Pataligram. In honour of the first born to the queen, the city was named Pataliputra. Gram is the Sanskrit for a village and Putra means a son. It is said that in the year 490BC, Ajatsatru, the king of Magadh, wanted to shift his capital from the hilly Rajgriha to Patna, to combat the lichhivis of Vaishali.
Brief Geography
Patna is located on the south bank of the river ganga. It is well connected by railway and road. Rice being the main crop of the district besides maize, pulses and wheat are also grown.
Geographically, Patna is located at --
Altitude-53 metres (Above MSL)
Location – 25.35* N 85.12*E Rainfall (AV)-120cm Population – 47,18,592 (2001 Census) Language-Hindi, Urdu, Bhojpuri, English, Maithili and Magahi.
Patna Station (Code- PNBE)
Patna Railway Station is one of the most important Railway stations of the East Central Railway. Earlier a part of Eastern Railway, it became a part of East Central Railway with its formation on 1.10.2002. The Station has been categorized
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Important Contact Numbers
Enquiry – 0612-2224660 SM (Gaz)- 06115-283300 Mobile- 9771449908
Trains at Patna Station :-
Trains that start at Patna jn. -29 Trains that end at Patna – 30 Trains that pass through Patna jn. -127
List of Amenities at Patna Stations
• UTS Counters – 18 + 4 = 22 (18 th at Hanuman Mandir Side & 04 at Karbigehia side.) • PRS Counters – 28 st • Waitining Room – SL (G), SL (L), 1 Class (L), (G) = 04 • Book Stall • ATM- 4 ( SBI-1, IOB-1, Dena Bank-1, Canara Bank-1) • Wheel Chair • Tourist Centre • Retiring Room • GRP Office • Video Conferencing - Enquiry • Cloak Room • VIP Room
Rates of Retring Rooms
• AC Deluxe----04 (02 bedded) @ ` 320/-per bed. • Non AC ---- 04 (02 bedded) @ ` 300/ ` 200 per bed. • Dormitories ------02 each (10 bedded) @ ` 38/-per bed
Improtant Hotels
***** Hotel Maurya **** Hotel Chanakya *** Hotel Patliputra Ashok Hotel Republic Hotel Samrat International Hotel Satkar International
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Ganga Grand Hotel Avantee Hotel 05 Diamond Hotel Apsara Hotel Daichi
List of RTSA
SN Name Address Telephone No. 01 Mrs Suchita Singh M/S Hello Railways, Madni Market, Near-Patna Jn. Patna-800003 0612-2202828 02 Mr Sanjeev Kr Singh M/S Rishav Travel, Shop No.-29, Maharaja Complex, 1 st Floor, Frazer Road, Patna-800001 0612-2234730 03 Mr Rabindra Pd. Roy M/S Wings Travels, 604/107, Jagat Trade Centre, Frazer Road, Patna- 800001 0612-2216332 04 Mr Raja Jee M/S Hindustan Tourist Buearu, Rajendra Path, Kadam Kuan, Patna- 800003 0612-2666441 05 Mr Rakesh Kumar Hotel Bhavya Regency, Station Road, 0612-2229092 Patna-800001
Places of Tourist Importance
1. Hanuman Mandir- One of the most revered temples located in front of Patna Rly. Station.
2. Kumhrar- The place contains ruins dating back to the Mauryan period which include a huge pillared assembly hall, a Buddhist monastery, parts of Anand Bihar clay figures and wooden beams.
3. Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb - A Gurudwara constructed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, is the birthplace of Guru Govind Singh Ji and is also popularly known as Takht Shri Patna Sahib.
4. Golghar- A beehive shaped granary built for storing grains to be used during famine , was built by the Britishers.
Page 3 of 4 5. Patna Musium- Also called Jadu Ghar is famous for its collection of stone and bronze sculptures and terracotta figures of Hindu and Buddhist artists. The most famous being Yakshi of Didarganj.
6. State Secretariat Building- Here is the Martyr’s memorial observing the death of seven school and college students killed by British army during the quit India movement 1942. Other attractions include patna planetarium, quila House etc.
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