List of Localities in patna

Patna is the capital city of the Indian state of Bihar. The ancient city was earlier known as Pataliputra. It lies on the banks of the river Ganges and is around 35 km long and 17 km wide.

The city is famous for its many pilgrim centers for the Hindus, Buddhists and Jains, which attracts many tourists. Guru Gobind Singh, the last Sikh Guru was born in Patna, making it a sacred place for the Sikhs. Patna was also the ancient capital of the Magadhan Empire.

Patna is known for being the city with the highest population in the state and the second highest in the whole of East-India. This ancient city is famous for being a centre of learning and fine arts, attracting many students. The city is ranked just after Delhi when it comes to the ease of starting a business, according to the World Bank survey of 2009. Patna is an administrative and industrial centre of Bihar.

Stats and Facts

• As per the census report of 2011, the population of Patna Urban Agglomeration stands at 2,046,652.
• According to the same report, the sex ratio in Patna is 881 females per 1000 males, which is below the national average sex ratio of 940 per 1000 males.
• Patna’s literacy rate is 84.05%, according to the census of 2011.
• The per capita gross district domestic product is the highest in Patna compared to other places in Bihar.
• Patna ranks 21st in the list of the fastest growing cities in the world and is at the 5th place in India for the same, according to the City Mayor’s foundation.
• The rivers Gandak, Punpun and Sone run through the city limits of Patna.
• Vaishali, Nalanda, Rajgir, Gaya, Pawapuri and Bodhgaya are the sacred cities for most pilgrims who visit Patna.
• The Lok Nayak Jayaprakash International Airport in Patna is ranked 21st in the list of the busiest airports in India.

Agriculture And Fishing Industry

• The agriculture sector contributes majority of economy in Patna. Patna is the center for agricultural trade, which mainly involves the export of grain, sesame, sugarcane and rice.
• More than one-third area used for sowing is used to grow rice. Other crops like maize, wheat and pulses are also grown. Vegetables and watermelons are grown in the Diara belt, which are also a source of income for the city.
• Patna has many rivers, ponds and streams, which makes it ideal for a fishing industry. Patna therefore is well known for its fishing grounds and is one of the best we have in India. The spawns of cattla, hilsa and rehu are much in demand, contributing significantly to the economy of the city.
• There are sugar mills in and around the city and is an important contributor to Patna’s economy.
• The growth of the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) industry and the Green Revolution business has given the economy of Patna a great boost. The city saw sustained economic growth in the year 2011.

Connectivity

• Patna is connected to most of the major cities in India through railways. It has six main stations, which are Patna Junction, Gulzarbagh Station, Patliputra Junction, Rajendranagar Terminal, Danapur Station, and Patna Sahib Station. There are many express and passenger trains plying between Patna and other important surrounding places like Gaya, Biharsharif, Islampur, Jehanabad, and Rajgir.
• The Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport is a restricted international airport at Patna. It’s well connected to most major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ranchi, Bangalore, Srinagar, Pune, Chennai, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Goa.
• Many major national and state highways pass through the city of Patna, providing good connectivity to other surrounding cities. The national highways NH-19, NH-31, NH-30, and NH-83 surround this city. The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation and the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation have several luxury buses, which service people who want to travel to the neighboring cities.
• Patna also has connectivity to places like Haldia, Allahabad, and the state of Jharkhand through the National Waterway 1 (NW-1).
• The intra-city transportation in Patna is mainly through auto-rickshaws. There are buses and local trains as well to cater to the needs of the people. BSRTC (Bihar State Road Transport Corporation) runs city buses on all the prominent routes of Patna. There are horse-drawn trams and radio cabs available for travel as well.

Patna Civic Administration

• The administration of Patna comes under the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC), is also called as Patna Nagar Nigam.
• The Mayor heads the office and is responsible for the city’s public services and infrastructural developments, and is assisted by a Deputy-Mayor.
• Other council members are elected by the people to assist the Mayor.
• The city of Patna is divided into 72 wards. Each ward is headed by a councilor who is elected by the people.
• With the city expanding significantly, many officers headed by a Municipal Commissioner, who is the executive head, run the Corporation.
• The Corporation has an Empowered Standing Committee that comprises the Mayor, a Deputy-Mayor, and seven Ward Councilors.
• There are seven circles under the Corporation for handling the functions easily. They are Head Office, Planning and Development Wing, Water Supply Section, Kankarbagh Circle, New Capital Circle, Bankipur Circle, and Patna City Circle.
• The primary responsibility of the Standing Committee are urban planning, maintaining roads, building schools, markets and parks, and healthcare.
• The PMC also caters to the needs of the city by ensuring water supply, sanitation facilities, waste management, street lighting, drainage, and sewerage.
• The PRDA (Patna Regional Development Authority) makes sure the infrastructural facilities in the city are up-to-date, including town planning, architecture, and engineering.
• The Senior Superintendent of Police is the head of the Patna Police, which is responsible for the smooth enforcement of law and order in the city. There are about 75 Police stations in Patna.

Patna Infrastructure

Patna is seeing rapid development in the infrastructure sector. With so many projects in progress and many others in line, the people in Patna are ready for quick growth in the city. Many sites have been marked as heritage sites and facilities are now being provided to maintain them.

The Patna Metro recently received approval, and is now under progress, which will benefit the city very significantly. A new international airport has been proposed, which is also a very important step in the progress the city is seeing.

The residential sector is also under the radar, with more community centers coming up, parks being developed and maintained, shopping complexes coming up, along with other commercial projects. More and more low-cost housing projects are being introduced.

Other primary areas are also being targeted. Many water supply, drainage, and sewerage projects are in progress, which will pave way for more development in the various parts of Patna. The roads are being widened and healthcare facilities are being improved. Solid waste management is an important area that is being dealt with on priority.

Infrastructure Projects

Name Of The Project	Impact Areas	Expected Completion Date	Remarks
Ganga Rail-Road Bridge	Digha Ghat in Patna, Pahleja Ghat in Sonepur	2017	The bridge will be the longest in India after construction, and will reduce the traffic flow handled by other bridges over the river Ganges.
Patna Metro-Mass Rapid Transit System	Danapur Cantt, Satabdi Smarak, RPS More, IAS Colony, Rukanpura, Raja Bazar, J.D. Women College, Raj Bhawan, Patna Secretariat, Patna High Court, Income Tax Circle, Patna Junction, Chanakya National Law University, Mithapur, Bypass Chowk, Digha Ghat, IIT Patna, New Patlipura Colony, Shivpuri, Dak Bungalow, Gandhi Maidan Marg, Kargil Chowk, PMCH, Patna University, Prem Chandra Rangshala, Dinkar Chowk, Rajendra Nagar, Nalanda Medical College, Kumhrar Park, Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Zero Mile, ISBT	2016	Once constructed, this will be the second Metro in East-India. The Metro rail will run on three routes. The project is being undertaken under a Public-Private Partnership deal.

Patna Real Estate

• With more and more infrastructure being developed in the city of Patna, the areas in and around are being subjected to increase in property rates.
• The Patna real estate is seeing a steady growth. With abundant vacant land available and good connectivity, the realtors are now moving towards the outskirts of the city.
• Prospective investors are showing interest in Patna residential projects. Urban developments are being seen in this part of the city, and upcoming educational institutions and corporate parks are attracting more people.

Key Localities in Patna

Localities	Per Sq. Ft. Price – Q3 2013	Rent Per Month For A 2 BHK Apartment in Patna (approx.) (Figures in 1000 rupees)
Bailey Road	3,300-3,750	10	12
Boring Road	4,000-4,500	9.5	11.5
Kurji	3,000-4,000	10	12
Pataliputra Colony	3,500-4,000	11	13

Charges by Different Government Bodies

Property Registration

• • • Stamp Duty: 8% of property value
    • Registration Fee: 2% of property value (court fees) 2% of property value (municipal fees) INR 1,000 (statutory fees)

BSEB – Supply Of Electricity In Patna

The BSEB (Bihar State Electricity Board) is the supplier of electricity to the residents of Patna. The board is divided into two distribution companies namely, North Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (NBPDCL) and South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL), which cater to the distribution of electricity in North and South Bihar respectively.

Electricity Tariff

Electricity Consumption Slabs (In Units)	Price Per Slab (In Rs.)
0-50	1.80
51-100	2.10
Above 100	2.50

Bihar State Water And Sanitation Mission

The BSWSM (Bihar State Water And Sanitation Mission) is responsible for providing a supply of potable water throughout the state. This unit was registered under the Society Act in the year 1958.

e-Dak

The Patna Municipal Corporation has introduced e-Dak, a feature that lets people search for dispatched and received letters. It’s a file tracking system introduced by the Government for easy accessibility.