Sree Ram General Store

Sree Ram General Store is on the Main Road in Saraidhela, right near the Steel Gate area of Dhanbad. It’s a busy spot with lots of vehicles passing by all day long. I took over this shop from my uncle a few years back when he retired. We sell all the regular things people need for their kitchens, like spices, pulses, and cooking oil. The shop is quite deep, so we have a lot of storage space in the back. I try to keep things organized, but it often gets messy when new stock arrives. We have a lot of regulars who come from the nearby residential blocks. I know which brand of tea most of them prefer without them asking. The traffic noise can be a bit much sometimes, but you get used to it after a while. We don't have any air conditioning, just a couple of ceiling fans that hum. My younger brother helps out in the evenings when the rush starts. We use a calculator for the bills, but I still write everything down in a register too. It’s a bit of a double effort, but it prevents mistakes in the accounts. We aren't trying to be anything fancy, just a reliable place to get your groceries. Sometimes we close early on Sundays if there’s a family function, but otherwise, we’re here from morning till night. It’s hard work, but it’s what we know and what we do for the community.