Guide
About Patna
Patna is the capital of Bihar. At the 2011 census the Patna Municipal Corporation, which covers about 109 square kilometres, had 1,684,222 residents, of whom 893,399 were men and 790,823 women.
The city's economy is driven by government, education, healthcare and trade rather than heavy industry. Its main commercial streets, such as Fraser Road and Boring Road, hold showrooms, offices and computer dealers, while wholesale trade is concentrated in older markets such as Maroofganj.
Economy and main industries
Public administration, coaching and education, healthcare and retail are the largest sources of business in Patna. The concentration of state government offices, courts and educational institutions creates demand for printing, stationery, hostels, catering, transport and professional services.
Manufacturing is modest in scale but growing on the outskirts. Fatuha has industrial units, and plans have been announced to supply piped natural gas to factories there. Bihta is developing as both a residential and commercial area.
The Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries has represented the city's traders for nearly a century. It was formally inaugurated in September 1926 as the Bihar and Orissa Chamber of Commerce, took the name Bihar Chamber of Commerce in 1937 after Orissa became a separate province, and adopted its present name in 2012.
Main business areas and markets
Fraser Road is one of Patna's older planned commercial areas and a central hub for offices, showrooms, computer stores and IT service outlets. Boring Road, officially Jai Prakash Narayan Path, is together with Fraser Road one of the city's main upmarket shopping districts, about 3 km from both the railway station and the airport.
Maroofganj is known for wholesale trade, particularly in dry fruit and spices. Exhibition Road and Bailey Road are other busy commercial corridors with shops and offices.
For industry, Fatuha is the main nearby industrial area, while Bihta is emerging as a location for new commercial development.
Education and services
Patna has a large education and coaching sector. This supports a wide range of businesses, from hostels and paying-guest accommodation to bookshops, stationery suppliers, printers and food services. Hospitals and diagnostic centres create demand for medical suppliers and pharmacies.
Finding businesses in Patna
Common searches in Patna include computer and mobile dealers on Fraser Road, wholesale traders, coaching institutes, hospitals and diagnostic labs, hostels, caterers and government contractors. IndiaYP lists Patna businesses by category and locality.
Frequently asked questions
What is the STD code for Patna?
Patna landlines use the STD code 0612. From abroad, dial +91 612 before the number.
What is the name of Patna airport?
The airport is Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, IATA code PAT.
When was the Bihar Chamber of Commerce founded?
It was formally inaugurated in September 1926 as the Bihar and Orissa Chamber of Commerce and has been known as the Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries since 2012.
Where can I buy computers in Patna?
Fraser Road is the main central area for computer stores and IT service outlets.