Gulzarbagh Explained

Gulzarbagh
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:India Patna
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Patna, India
Coordinates:25.6°N 85.2°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Bihar
Subdivision Type2:Metro
Subdivision Name2:Patna
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Spoken
Demographics1 Info1:Hindi, Magadhi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:800008

Gulzarbagh is a neighbourhood of Patna in the Bihar state of India. It is located at 25°36'0N 85°12'0E with an altitude of 45 metres (150 feet).It has very much historical importance,[1] especially for Jain religion. First Jain council was held at this place in 300 BCE by Sthulbhadra. Later the place became famous as Kamaldah temple where Jains come every year in large number for blessings.[2]

Transport

Gulzarbagh Station is the railway station for the neighbourhood and connects it to many metropolitan cities of India by the Howrah-Delhi Main Line. National Highway 30 (India) National waterway 01(India) passes by the place connecting it to the state capital and other neighbouring places. Situated at the bank of river Ganga waterway is being seen as a good transportation perspective.

Institutions in Gulzarbagh

Gulzarbagh beside Bhadraghat and near Gaighat Patna

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ancient Patliputra remains found in GPR survey.
  2. http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/34/Gulzarbagh.html Location of Gulzarbagh - Falling Rain Genomics