essay on hometown bhagalpur
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Bhagalpur is a city of historical importance on the southern banks of the river Ganges in the Indian state of Bihar. It is the 3rd largest city of Bihar and also the headquarters of Bhagalpur district and Bhagalpur division. Known as the "Silk City", it is a major educational, commercial, and political centre, and listed for development under the Smart City program, a joint venture between Government and industry. The Gangetic plains surrounding the city are very fertile and the main crops include rice, wheat, maize, barley, and oilseeds. The river is home to the Gangetic dolphin, the National Aquatic Animal of India,[5] and the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is established near the town.
It’s a small town, but its growing day by day. Both in terms of expanse and development.
Transport -
The transport here is very cheap. The city has a facility of public auto connecting its every nook and corner at a very cheaper price. You can travel 5 km for just 15 bucks. Though the ola and uber culture are yet to come. But given the rapid rate city is growing, it would be no surprise if in a few months my Bhagalpurian friends are booking jugnoo. ( I'm writing my answer based on five months back- the last I visited Bhagalpur)
Shopping -
The city has its own charm. Though there is no big mall, it has various stores and big bazaar- V2, Vishal mega mart, Sriyash and many more. There are also branded outlets of Allen Solly, Peter England, Gini & Johnny, and also there are local shopkeepers where you can buy your dresses from. These shops I did find expensive in comparison to the other cities I have lived in.
Food outlets -
There are many restaurants, cafes. While no MacD yet, Pizza Hut and Dominoes are the favorite haunts of Bhagalpurians.
Nightlife -
There is zero nightlife. You would not like to be stranded in Bhagalpur streets at night. The shops close around 10 or even around 9 in winters. Even the public auto stops running late at night. However, you never have to worry if you land at night at the railway station. There's an auto stand next to it.
Education-
The city has awesome schools. Most of them are English medium and ICSE board. Believe me, education up to 10, is the best here, on par with bigger cities. You got schools like Mount Carmel, St Joseph, Mt Assisi and many more. I did my schooling here and I take pride in it.
Climate-
The city has an extreme climate. Hot loos during summer ( temp as high as 45 degrees)and cold winters ( as low as 4 degrees) The chilly winds and lack of sun make it worse. Thankfully, such conditions last not more than 15–20 days.
Airport-
Nah, we don’t have any. Though many proposals have been built and canceled and the future is unsure. We do have a place called “ hawai adda” though..but no, there’s buildings and no planes on the runway. If you want to board a plane, the nearest would be Patna airport ( takes around 6 hrs by train) and Calcutta airport ( takes around 8 hrs by train). I personally prefer Calcutta as you can travel overnight.
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