Ghosh Rice Shop

If you go down Old Kalibari Road in Barasat, you will find Ghosh Rice Shop. We are located quite close to the railway station, so there are always people rushing by. The sound of the trains is something we hear all day long. We sell rice to the locals and the commuters who stop in on their way home. The shop is old and has a lot of character. We have different varieties of rice in bins and bags all over the floor. It is a bit of a squeeze when it gets busy, but we make it work. Barasat is a fast-growing place, but our little corner on Old Kalibari Road feels like it has stayed the same for a long time. We don't bother with fancy advertising or polished signs. People just know we are here and they come back. We spend a lot of time cleaning the rice and making sure the shop is ready for the next day. It is a straightforward way to make a living. We deal with the heat in the summer and the crowds during the festival seasons when everyone is buying extra. It is just a typical rice shop near the tracks. We like being part of the daily routine for the people in Barasat. Some customers have been coming to us for years, and we have seen their families grow up. It is more than just selling grain; it is about being a small part of the neighborhood.