Sai Sampan Usha PalaceDanapur, Patna

Danapur is situated on the banks of India’s holy river Ganga and is also popularly called ‘The Satellite Town of Patna’. It is one of the most upscale and developing residential areas in Patna, which has become the centre of attraction for real estate investors because of its continuous growth. 

Danapur is most famous for being a breeding ground (the place is called Jahngil) for the Siberian Cranes, who stopover at this town, during their migration flight. The neighbourhood is well-known for its sightseeing places, religious temples, and monumental British-era structures. It has a solid physical and social infrastructure with some well-planned residential properties. 

What's Great about Danapur Locality

• Situated at the banks of the beautiful river Ganges that provides an excellent atmosphere for residence.
• It is well-known for its tourist and sightseeing places, especially structures that have existed since British rule.
• It is near the Railway station on the Eastern Central Railway Line, which benefits the locals with easy accessibility.
• A 4-km flyover from DRM Office to Saguna Mor further boosts connectivity in West Patna.
• Indrapuri, which is an integral business district, is about 10 km from Danapur.

What's Not Great About Danapur Locality

• During monsoons, waterlogging and flooding are some of the core factors to look into, especially because of its location near the Ganges River.
• Due to nearby markets, there are instances of noise complaints from the locals.
• Frequent traffic jams during peak hours due to nearby areas having manufacturing industries.  

Physical Infrastructure and Livability Index

One of the best features of Danapur is its connectivity using transportation facilities and its solid road network. With easy accessibility to the airport, railway station, and several bus stops, Danapur has a vast network of elevated and newly-constructed roads that make connectivity to nearby places extremely convenient.

This is one of the biggest reasons why employment and educational facilities are finding a base here. This has further led to a spike in demand for residential properties here. There are plenty of housing development projects developing in the neighbourhood of Danapur.

Social Infrastructure

The locality has a diverse social infrastructure with great eating joints along with all basic amenities. Every kind of basic amenity and service is available almost within walking distance from residential spaces.

Danapur has easy accessibility to lush green parks, banks and ATMs, supermarkets, local shops, and malls and boasts of a thriving transport system.

Restaurants

• T-point Restaurant
• Lazeez Restaurant
• Fry & Dry Restaurant
• Diva Restaurant & Cafe
• Tasty Kitchen
• Hot Pot Restaurant

Banks & ATMs

• Axis Bank ATM
• IDBI Bank ATM
• ICICI Bank ATM
• HDFC Bank ATM
• SBI ATM

Airport

• Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport - 7 km away

Bus Terminal

• Tarachak Bus Stop
• Hathikhana Bus Stop
• Hathikhana More Bus Stop
• Saguna More Bus Stop
• Khagaul Road Bus Stop

Railway Station

• Dedicated railway station on the Eastern Central Railway Line - Danapur Railway Station
• Patliputra Junction Railway Station
• Digha Halt Railway Station
• Phulwari Sharif Railway Station
• Sachiwalaya Halt Railway Station

Parks

• Shatabdi Smarak Park
• MI Garden 5
• MI Officers Garden
• MI Garden 2

Overall, Danapur offers easy accessibility to basic amenities, road connectivity, transport options, and infrastructure. With great restaurants and shopping destinations, Danapur's social infrastructure is witnessing growth rapidly.

Popular Roads in Danapur Locality

Danapur has a sound network of roads that makes travelling within the city of Patna and also to nearby areas convenient. Some of the major roads in Danapur are:

• AIIMS- Digha Elevated Road: This road is a ten-meter-wide 10.6 km long road along the Digha-Danapur canal. It connects NH-98 near AIIMS Patna to Digha on Patna Marine Drive at Patna.
• Danapur-Byapur-Arrah Road: 20.17 kilometres long road, is located in the Maner, besides the improved Danapur-Bihta segment of NH 30
• Danapur-Shivala-Bihta Road: This 4-lane road, which is 20 km long, is an elevated road that connects Patna to Bihta Airport via Shivala Chowk and Danapur Railway Station.
• Danapur Main Road and Paninal: This road connects and gives easy access to the majority of locations in Patna.

Nearby Locality to Danapur Locality

Danapur has some of the best localities around it. Here are nearby localities, with their approximate distance and estimated cab fare from the locality, which you can consider:

Transport Services Available

Danapur is well-equipped with a sound transportation system. From private cabs to autos to local buses, everything is easily available within proximity. You can take local trains to visit other towns and nearby cities, while the nearest Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is only 7 kilometres away. Moreover, Danapur has its own Railway Station. 

The Patna Metro project is an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) project that is well under construction and will have two lines with 24 stations. In Phase 1 of the project, Danapur will have a metro station that will immensely benefit the residents of the locality with affordable and easy access throughout the city of Patna. 

How People Rate Danapur

The residents of Danapur rate this locality at 4 out of 5 because of its seamless connectivity, availability of commendable transport services, easy cab and auto availability, and availability of all types of basic amenities.

This neighbourhood is also highly rated because of good schools nearby, markets at a walkable distance, well-maintained Roads, good hospitals, and access roads that are in good condition.

How to Visit Danapur Locality

You can visit Danapur from Patna through Patliputra railway station or Digha Bridge halt railway station. Even the Rajiv Nagar Rail Way Station is quite nearby. You can reach this locality from the nearest towns like Patna and Fatwah, where you can find bus services or private cabs.

You can also commute to this neighbourhood using local bus services at Danapur Bus Station, Saguna Moar Bus Station, Alpana Cinema Moar Bus Station, etc. If you're choosing to travel via air, then the nearest airport is only 7 km away from the locality. 

Places To Visit in Danapur Locality

Some of the best places to visit here are its religious places like St Stephen's Church, Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji, and Hanuman Mandir. You can also visit the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Buddha Smriti Park, Patna Museum, Phulwari Sharif, and Eco Park (Rajdhani Vatika), which marks important historical remnants.

You can also visit other prominent tourist places like Golghar, Gandhi Maidan, and the Bihar Museum, as these places have historical relevance. You can spend a day of fun and frolic with kids and families at Hungama World or P&M Mall. You must also visit the Srikrishna Science Centre or the Energy Park to get insights into the locality.

Locality Comparison

Compared to its nearby localities, Danapur offers reasonable housing units and high-grade amenities. One of the key features that make this locality stand apart from the nearby localities is its solid road connectivity and peaceful living atmosphere.

Danapur is a thriving locality that comes under Patna Municipal Corporation's metropolitan region. It has a good waste-to-energy facility and has a regular supply of water and electricity. It is home to many tourist attractions with easy access to several employment hubs and has now become a centre of attraction for real estate investors.