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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Historical place and landmark in Patna, Bihar}}<br />
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'''Gandhi Maidan''' or '''Gandhi Maidan Marg''' '''(Bankipore Maidan)''' is one of the most important thoroughfares in [[Patna]], India. It is a historical place and is considered as a landmark of the city. Gandhi Maidan is the main market and commercial area of [[Patna]] with [[Ashok Rajpath]] which starts from Gandhi Maidan and [[Dak Bungalow Crossing]] and [[Bailey Road, Patna|Bailey Road]] besides [[Frazer Road]], Exhibition Road, [[Boring Road]], and Boring Canal Road.<ref>{{cite web |author=Category: City |url=http://www.patnadaily.com/index.php/city-info.html |title=City Info |publisher=PatnaDaily.Com |date=2010-01-09 |access-date=2014-02-17 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220141027/http://www.patnadaily.com/index.php/city-info.html |archive-date=20 February 2014 }}</ref> There are many important institutes that have developed around the area of Gandhi Maidan.<br />
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== Landmarks around Gandhi Maidan ==<br />
The [[Gandhi Maidan]] lies in the hub of the city of Patna. There are many places around the sprawling grounds that one can visit. Within a distance of half a kilometer lies the granary of [[Golghar]] that was built in 1786 by the British. The Golghar Falls is also located there. The [[Patna Sahib]] Gurudwara is 11 km away from Gandhi Maidan. There are many educational institutes that developed in this region. Some of the schools and colleges near Gandhi Maidan are:<br />
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*A. N. Sinha Institute for Social Studies<br />
*St. Xavier's High School<br />
*Women's Training College affiliated under the Patna University<br />
*Magadh Mahila College <br />
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Owing to the central location of the grounds, many hotels and office buildings are stationed around it. One of the most important office building is the Biscoman Bhavan which houses offices of the [[Nalanda Open University]] and the [[East Central Railway]] of Patna.<br />
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The Gandhi Maidan is an important landmark of Patna and has its own historical, economic and political value.<ref>[http://www.mapsofindia.com/patna/places-of-interest/gandhi-maidan.html Gandhi Maidan] Maps of India</ref><br />
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===North===<br />
*[[Shri Krishna Memorial Hall]]<br />
*[[Christ Church Diocesan School, Patna]]<br />
*[[Kargil Chowk]]<br />
*[[Gandhi Sangrahalaya, Patna|Gandhi Sangrahalaya]]<br />
*[[Patna International Convention Centre]]<br />
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===East===<br />
*Mona Multiplex<br />
*[[NIFT Patna]]<br />
*Regent theatre<br />
*Gandhi Maidan Police Station ([[Bihar Police]] HQ)<br />
*Udyog Bhawan<br />
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[[File:nift-patna.jpg|thumb|right|National Institute of Fashion Technology, Patna]]<br />
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===West===<br />
*[[Biscomaun Bhawan]]<br />
*[[Srikrishna Science Centre]]<br />
*[[St. Xavier's High School, Patna]]<br />
*[[State Bank of India]], Building<br />
*[[Nalanda Open University]]<br />
*Shahid Pir Ali Park<br />
[[File:Christmas xaviers.jpg|thumb|Fully decorated with coloured electric bulbs, St Xavier's School celebrated Christmas in Patna on 24 December 2012.]]<br />
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===South===<br />
*Twin Towers<br />
*[[Reserve Bank of India]], Patna<br />
*Maurya Lok<br />
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===South-East===<br />
*[[Kalidas Rangalaya]]<br />
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[[File:Maurya lok twin tower.jpg|thumb|Maurya lok and twin towers, South Gandhi Maidan Marg]]<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Gandhi Maidan]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{Neighbourhoods of Patna}}<br />
[[Category:Roads in Bihar]]<br />
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Patna]]<br />
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Patna]]<br />
[[Category:Economy of Patna]]</div>BeckyK8455