Jena Wholesale & Retail

Our place is Jena Wholesale & Retail. We are out in Ambaguda Village, right near the post office and the Mahakali Mandap. It’s a well-known spot in the Jeypore Tehsil area. We do both wholesale and retail, so we have big sacks of things and smaller packets too. The shop is basically a large room filled with stock. We don't spend much on decorations. It’s all about the goods here. We serve the villagers from all around Ambaguda. Some come to buy for their own kitchens, and others buy in bulk for their small shops. It’s a busy environment most mornings. We have to keep a close eye on the inventory so we don't run out of the basics. The Mahakali Mandap nearby brings in a lot of people during festivals, so those are our busiest times. We don't have a big staff, just family members helping out. We’ve been in this village for generations, and the shop has changed hands within the family. We aren't looking to expand into some big chain. We just want to keep the shop running well for the people here. It’s steady work. You get to hear all the local news while you’re weighing out grain or counting change. It’s a good way to live. We often have a stack of empty gunny bags in the corner that we reuse. It’s a practical way to manage things in a place like this.