Sonam General Stores

Our place is at 121 Raipur Road Raipur Road. This road stays busy most of the time with trucks and cars going past. Sonam General Stores is just a small spot along the way. We keep things that people usually forget to buy at the bigger markets. There’s a lot of dust from the road, so we spend a lot of time cleaning the glass jars on the front counter. The roof gets quite loud when it rains hard. We have different sections for snacks, soaps, and some basic household tools. It’s not very fancy inside. We use old wooden shelves that have been here since we started. Sometimes the light bulbs flicker and we have to tighten them. We see a lot of travelers who are just passing through the area. They usually want a cold drink or a packet of biscuits. We also have the locals who come for their weekly oil and sugar. It’s a bit cramped when more than three people are inside at once. We don't really have a staff, just us working here throughout the day. The hours are long, but that is how small businesses work. We don't do any marketing or put up big posters. The name on the wall is enough for people to find us. It’s just an honest way to earn a living in this part of town. We keep things moving and stay busy with the customers who walk in every day.