Ritik Kirana Store

Ritik Kirana Store is a small shop in Village Parka, which is part of the Ghoghardiha Taluka. We are located right near the bus stop, so we get a lot of different people stopping in while they wait for their ride to come. It’s a handy spot for travelers to pick up some quick snacks or a cold bottle of water before they board. We also serve all the families living around here in the village who need their daily supplies. We stock the basic things like spices, cooking oil, soap, and various grains. The shop is basically just one room with wooden shelves lining all the walls. It can get pretty hot inside during the afternoon sun, so we usually sit outside on a bench in the shade when things are quiet. There is always a lot of dust from the buses pulling in and out of the stop, so I have to wipe down the jars and packets pretty often to keep them clean. I run the place mostly by myself, though sometimes my younger brother helps out when things get too busy for one person. We don't have a huge inventory, just the stuff we know the locals will actually buy. It’s a simple way of living and working. We know almost everyone in Parka and they know where to find us if they run out of salt or tea late in the evening. There isn't much to it, just a local shop serving the neighborhood as best as we can manage for now.