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{{Use Indian English|date=November 2017}}
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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Dak Bungalow Crossing
| nickname = Dak Bungalow Chowraha<br>Dak Bungalow Roundabout
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| settlement_type = Neighbourhood in Patna
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| subdivision_name1 = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type2 = [[Indian State|State]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Bihar]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[City]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Patna]]
| subdivision_type4 = [[District]]
| subdivision_name4 = [[Patna]]
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| blank_info_sec1 = Bailey Road<br />Fraser Road<br />Dak Bungalow Road
| blank2_name_sec1 = [[Patna Metro|Subway services]]
| blank2_info_sec1 = [[Patna Metro|Patna Metro (Upcoming)]]
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'''Dak Bungalow Crossing'''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/patna-collectorate-shouldnt-go-the-dak-bungalow-way-experts/articleshow/51878346.cms|title=Patna Collectorate shouldn't go the Dak Bungalow way: Experts|date=2016-04-18|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2017-11-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Of-citys-missing-Dak-Bungalow-hidden-kothis-mansions/articleshow/49915031.cms|title=Of city’s missing Dak Bungalow, hidden ‘kothis’, mansions - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-11-27}}</ref> is a major commercial intersection, entertainment center and neighborhood in the central section of [[Patna]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/bjp-workers-burn-effigies-of-lalu-prasad-and-nitish-kumar-in-patna-following-clashes-with-rjd-workers-yesterday-3455054.html|title=BJP workers burn effigies of Lalu Prasad and Nitish Kumar in Patna following clashes with RJD workers yesterday|date=2017-05-18|work=Firstpost|access-date=2017-12-01|language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/festive-rush-roads-shut-for-vehicles-from-4pm-to-5am/articleshow/60860662.cms|title=Festive rush: Roads shut for vehicles from 4pm to 5am - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-01}}</ref> 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 (Patna)|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.

==History==
Dak Bungalow Crossing is named after a [[British India|British]] era historic Dak Bungalow of Patna which stood on the south west corner of intersection. The one story tiled Dak Bungalow complex building was a government building in [[British India]] under [[Company rule in India|Company Rule]] and the [[British Raj|Raj]]. The iconic building had hosted personalities like [[Jim Corbett]], [[E M Forster]] among others.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Fraser-Road-Then-now/articleshow/53849687.cms|title=Fraser Road: Then & now - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-01}}</ref> It was used by travelers and government officials traveling on that route.

In the 1990s the Dak Bungalow was demolished and a commercial complex - Lok Nayak Jay Prakash Commercial Complex - was built in its place. The complex has number of government offices, banks and shops.

==General Information==
Dak Bungalow crossing is one of the most busiest crossing in the city of Patna with a number of showrooms and shops on all sides. Some of the major Shopping outlets in the area include [[The Mall, Patna|Patna Central]], showrooms of clothing and electronic brands like Reebok, Allen Solly, Samsung and LG among others. The area also has number of Bank branches such as [[Axis Bank]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.axisbank.com/contact-us/locator/branches/Bihar/Patna/Patna|title=Axis Bank Dak Bungalow Branch|website=|access-date=2017-11-27}}</ref> [[Punjab & Sindh Bank]], [[Dena Bank]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://denabank.com/locator.jsp?lang=0&search2=BIHAR|title=Welcome to Dena Bank|website=denabank.com|language=en|access-date=2017-11-27}}</ref> [[Syndicate Bank]], [[State Bank of India]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sbi.co.in/corporate/branchlocatorfinal.htm?bcode=07506|title=SBI Dak Bungalow Branch|access-date=2017-11-27}}</ref> Central Bank of India and scores of [[Automated teller machine|ATMs]]. The area also has a number of government and public sector offices such as [[NTPC Limited|NTPC]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ntpc.co.in/en/rti/contact-persons|title=NTPC - Contact Persons|access-date=2017-12-01}}</ref> [[Indian Oil Corporation]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://spandan.indianoil.co.in/mdho/iocaddress.html|title=Indian Oil Corporation Limited - List of Administrative Offices under Marketing Division|access-date=2017-12-01}}</ref> and [[Income Tax Department|Income Tax]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.qweetoo.com/govt/income-tax/bihar.php|title=Income Tax offices in BIHAR - QWEETOO|website=www.qweetoo.com|access-date=2017-12-01}}</ref>

==Transport and Connectivity==
Dak Bungalow Chowk Bus Stop is the main bus stop in the area and connects it to other parts of the city. Auto rickshaws and Paddle rickshaws can also be hailed from the area to Railway Station, Airport and other residential and commercial areas of Patna. [[Patna Junction railway station|Patna Junction]] is around 1 km south from the crossing.

==Police Stations==
Kotwali Thana of Patna Police serve this neighbourhood.

==Durga Puja Celebrations==
Dak Bungalow Crossing is famous for [[Durga Puja]] celebrations and theme based pandals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.patnadaily.com/index.php/news/12924-doors-open-at-durga-puja-pandals-in-patna.html|title=Doors Open at Durga Puja Pandals in Patna|website=www.patnadaily.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2017-12-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Shore-temple-at-Dak-Bungalow-Hungarian-house-at-Rukanpura/articleshow/54724329.cms|title=Shore temple at Dak Bungalow, Hungarian house at Rukanpura - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-01}}</ref> It is one of the most famous pandals of Patna during Durga Puja and thousands of devotees visit it.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/here-are-7-pandals-that-you-can-visit-ahead-of-durga-pujo-which-begins-on-september-26_-330426.html|title=Here Are 7 Pandals That You Can Visit Ahead Of Durga Pujo Which Begins On September 26|work=indiatimes.com|access-date=2017-12-01|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Traffic-diversion-in-Patna-for-Durga-Puja-from-today/articleshow/43828032.cms|title=Traffic diversion in Patna for Durga Puja from today - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-01}}</ref>

==IT Tower==
A proposed IT Tower is scheduled to come up near the crossing. The building will accommodate employees and companies from the Information Technology Industry.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/bidding-process-for-it-tower-in-city-begins/articleshow/57979443.cms|title=Bidding process for IT tower in city begins - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-12-01}}</ref>

==References==
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{{Neighbourhoods of Patna}}

[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Patna]]

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