Bankipore
Bankipur is a historic neighbourhood in central Patna, Bihar, India.
Situated on the southern bank of the Ganges, it developed during the British colonial period as the administrative and institutional centre of the state. From the late eighteenth century until the early twentieth century, Bankipore emerged as the principal centre of modern Patna, while the older city remained centred around present-day Patna City. The neighbourhood forms part of the Bankipur Assembly constituency, one of the six assembly segments of the Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituency. It is home to the Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library, Golghar, Bankipore Club, and several educational and public institutions.
Getting around Bankipore the local way
- Get inThere are prepaid and shared taxis/rickshaws available throughout the day between two stations.
- Get inShared rickshaws (₹30) leave from south side of Patna Junction.
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