Dak Bungalow Crossing, Patna

25°36′36″N 85°08′16″E / 25.60989°N 85.13764°E / 25.60989; 85.13764

Dak Bungalow Crossing
Neighbourhood in Patna
Nickname(s): 
Dak Bungalow Chowraha
Dak Bungalow Roundabout
Country India
StateBihar
CityPatna
DistrictPatna
BoundariesBailey Road
Fraser Road
Dak Bungalow Road
Subway servicesPatna Metro (Upcoming)
Historical featuresDak Bungalow Patna (Demolished)

Dak Bungalow Crossing[1][2] is a major commercial intersection, entertainment center and neighborhood in the central section of Patna.[3] It is located at the junction of Bailey Road and Fraser Road. It is one of the busiest pedestrian and automobile areas in the city of Patna.[4] Lok Nayak Jay Prakash Commercial Complex is located on the south west corner of the cross road - which was the erstwhile location of historic Dak Bungalow of Patna. South east corner has historic departmental stores of Patna such as Roshan Brothers, J.G.Carr & Sons and Khanna Stores. Multiple showrooms and shops are lined up on all sides of the crossroad.

  1. ^ "Patna Collectorate shouldn't go the Dak Bungalow way: Experts". The Economic Times. 18 April 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Of city's missing Dak Bungalow, hidden 'kothis', mansions - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  3. ^ "BJP workers burn effigies of Lalu Prasad and Nitish Kumar in Patna following clashes with RJD workers yesterday". Firstpost. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Festive rush: Roads shut for vehicles from 4pm to 5am - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 December 2017.