Kankarbagh

Kankarbagh or Kankarbagh Colony is a neighbourhood and residential area in Patna. Once Asia's largest colony, is now one of the largest colonies of Asia and population wise it is Asia's second largest colony.OverviewEstablished back in 1916, it used to be the largest colony of Asia. As it spans such a huge area, there are numerous big and small colonies in it. It is spread in an area of around 900 acres. It stretches roughly from Panch Shiv Mandir in west to Kumhrar in East. The word Kankarbagh means garden of kankar (stone chips).Kankarbagh displays an urban blend of residential colonies. K'bagh has a diverse selection of restaurants from Punjabi restaurants to South Indian, road side stall to cafés. Several new restaurants and cafes have developed in Kankarbagh. Shopping is one of the favourate recreational activities of the locals. Kankarbagh have outlets of KFC, Domino's Pizza. Numerous super markets including Vishal Mega Mart, 9 To 9 Super market, Daily Needs exist in Kankarbagh. Vasan Eye Care - The World's Largest Eye Care Hospital chain is also present. Two shopping cum multiplex malls are also in under-construction. Kankarbagh Sabzi Mandi near auto stand is the largest wholesale fruit, vegetable and fish market in Kankarbagh. Other popular vegetable markets includes Rajendra Nagar Sabzi mandi, Gandhi Nagar Sabzi mandi and Bhootnath Rd Sabzi mandi. There are almost 30 to 35 parks in K'bagh in which Kumhrar Park, Shivaji Park and Lohia Nagar park are the most popular.