Bharat Kirana Shop

Bharat Kirana Shop is located right in Damodarpur Village. We are close to the Damodarpur Post Office, which is part of the Kanti Block in this district. Life in the village is pretty quiet for the most part, but the shop stays steady. It’s a simple brick building where I keep all the daily essentials. I’ve got jars of candy on the counter for the children and big bins of loose flour and spices in the back. The air always smells a bit like cumin and dried chilies because of the open sacks. My father started this place a long time ago, and now I’m the one looking after it every day. We don't have any computers or fancy systems; everything is done with a pen and a notebook. When the harvest season comes around, the whole area gets very busy with tractors and people moving about. I usually have to order extra supplies then because everyone is working hard and eating more. The road outside can get a bit muddy when the monsoon hits, but people still make their way over in their boots. It’s not a big city store with bright aisles, just a local spot where you can get your cooking oil and some matches. I spend a lot of time sweeping the front step because the dust from the road always finds its way inside. It’s a basic life but I like being my own boss here.