B K General Store

B K General Store is right on Frazer Road in Patna. It's a small spot, but we try to keep it filled with the things people use every day. Living and working in Patna means you get used to the heat and the crowds. The shop is tucked into a row of other buildings, and if you aren't looking closely, you might miss us. I spend a lot of time organizing the small packets of spices and making sure the batteries are in the right bin. It’s a one-man operation most of the time. I get my supplies from the main market early in the week. Carrying those heavy sacks inside is the toughest part of the job. I’ve lived in this city all my life, so I’ve seen Frazer Road change a lot over the years. My customers are mostly people who live in the apartments nearby or workers who pass by on their way to the station. We don't have anything fancy here, just the basics like sugar, salt, and soap. I keep a small ledger to track what I need to order next. Sometimes the power goes out, and we just use a handheld fan to stay cool while waiting for the next person to walk in. It’s a simple business, nothing more and nothing less. I like the routine of opening up and seeing the same faces every morning. It feels good to be a part of the local community.