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Villagers in Bihar’s Ramnagar Build Chachri Bridge with Community Funds to Reach Ganga Ghats
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 03:37 PM
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Residents of Ramnagar in Athmalgola block raised money to construct a Chachri bridge, easing access to the Ganga ghats after water and mud made the route impassable.
Ramnagar village in the Athmalgola block of Bihar’s Patna district saw its residents pool contributions to build a wooden Chachri bridge over a waterlogged stretch that had long hampered travel to the nearby Ganga ghats. The makeshift bridge, erected by local volunteers, replaces a muddy track that became unusable during the monsoon season.
According to villagers, the project was driven by the lack of timely administrative assistance. They claim that requests for official support to improve the route were ignored, prompting the community to fund the construction themselves.
The newly completed bridge is expected to facilitate the annual Chhath Puja pilgrimage, allowing devotees to reach the riverbank safely and on time. Local officials have been notified of the development, but no further government intervention has been announced.
The initiative reflects a broader trend of rural self‑reliance in Bihar, where communities often step in to address infrastructure gaps when state agencies fall short.
According to villagers, the project was driven by the lack of timely administrative assistance. They claim that requests for official support to improve the route were ignored, prompting the community to fund the construction themselves.
The newly completed bridge is expected to facilitate the annual Chhath Puja pilgrimage, allowing devotees to reach the riverbank safely and on time. Local officials have been notified of the development, but no further government intervention has been announced.
The initiative reflects a broader trend of rural self‑reliance in Bihar, where communities often step in to address infrastructure gaps when state agencies fall short.