Alochaya Grocery

Alochaya Grocery is a small shop located in Bidyadharpur. We are very close to the Bidyadharpur railway station, which is why we stay so busy. People are always rushing to catch their trains in the morning, so they stop in for a quick packet of tea or some biscuits. Then in the evening, they come back and pick up their rice, oil, and vegetables for dinner. The shop is quite cramped because we try to stock everything people might need, from soap to spices. It’s located in the South 24 Parganas district, and most of our customers are our neighbors. We know who likes which brand of cooking oil and who is looking for a discount. It is a family-run place, so you will usually see me or my wife behind the counter. Sometimes the electricity goes out and we have to use candles, which makes the shop feel even smaller. We don't have a big sign or any fancy displays. It is just a local grocery where people come to chat as much as they do to shop. We keep a notebook for the regulars who pay at the end of the month. It’s a simple life, and while it gets tiring standing on my feet all day, I like being part of the community here. We just try to keep the shelves full and the prices fair for everyone.