General Store

Our shop is on J C Mallik Road in Dhanbad, right near the Police Line. It is just called General Store, which is exactly what it is. We didn't see the need for a fancy name. We carry everything from stationery to snacks and household cleaning supplies. The area around the Police Line is always active, so there is usually someone walking past. It is a humble little space. We don’t have much room for a lot of people at once, but we manage. Sometimes the power goes out, and we have to use a torch to find things on the back shelves, but that is just part of living in Dhanbad. We know the regulars who live around here. They come in for a chat and to buy their daily essentials. We try to keep the prices fair. It is not a corporate chain, just a local business where we do everything ourselves. We unload the trucks, stock the shelves, and sweep the floor. It can be tiring, but it keeps us busy. The road outside can get a bit muddy when it rains, so we have to keep a mat out. We just keep things running as best as we can every day. It’s a decent life and we’ve been at it for years. We hope to stay here for many more because we like the neighborhood and the people around us.