Rajendra Nagar, Patna

Rajendra Nagar (often spelled Rajender Nagar) is a neighbourhood in Patna, Bihar, India. It is named after Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India. It is spread between Kumhrar road and Nala road from Dinkar golambar and Ramakrishna Avenue to Saidpur road. This area is served by Kadamkuan PS of Patna Police.^[1][2]

Rajendra Nagar
Neighbourhood
Rajendra Nagar Location in Patna, India
Coordinates: 25°36′24″N 85°9′53″E / 25.60667°N 85.16472°E / 25.60667; 85.16472Coordinates: 25°36′24″N 85°9′53″E / 25.60667°N 85.16472°E / 25.60667; 85.16472
Country	India
State	Bihar
Metro	Patna
Languages
• Spoken	Magahi Hindi, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	800016
Planning agency	Patna Regional Development Authority
Civic agency	Patna Municipal Corporation

Overview

Rajendra Nagar is a planned colony divided by numbered roads. It has several open spaces like Parks and playing fields. Rajendra Nagar also hosts the biggest stadium of Bihar, Moin-ul-Haq Stadium^[3] (formerly Rajendra Nagar Stadium).^[4] In Rajendra Nagar one can find a variety of commercial establishments. Bank Branches, Hospitals, Hotels, restaurants, retail branded outlets etc. It is connected to Kankarbagh by Rajendra nagar over bridge. McDowell Golambar is a famous landmark of this locality.

Transport

Rajendra Nagar Terminal is the railway station for the Rajendra Nagar.^[5] It connects to many metropolitan cities of India by the Howrah-Delhi Main Line. The important trains include the Rajendra Nagar (Patna) Rajdhani Express, Rajendranagar Express (Patna- Mumbai), Patna- Indore Express etc.

References

1. . PatnaXpress. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2008.
2. "Rajendra author". Indiakanoon.org Patna High Court.
3. "Moinul Haq Stadium to be modernized this year". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 August 2013. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
4. . The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
5. RJPB Indiarailinfo