City Kirana Shop

Our little shop is located in Rampur, Chitguppa. The official address is 3-65-801, but we just tell people it’s the one near the main junction. It’s a typical kirana store where we stock the essentials. We have big sacks of rice and wheat sitting on the floor because there isn't enough room on the shelves. It’s a bit of a tight squeeze when more than two people are inside at the same time. We have been here for years, and the walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, but we never seem to get around to it. Most of the people who come in are from the neighborhood. We know who likes which brand of tea and who is looking for a discount. It’s a friendly place. Sometimes people just stop by to listen to the cricket score on the radio we keep behind the counter. We don't have a computer to keep track of things, so we just use an old notebook. Sometimes we run out of things if the truck is late coming from the city, but folks here are patient. It’s a slow-paced life in Chitguppa. We open up when the sun comes up and we stay until it’s dark. It isn't a fancy business, just a way to make a living and help the neighbors get what they need for dinner.