MULTI FUNCTION CENTRE

CONTENTS
Introduction
Aim of the project
Objective
Requirement
Rationale selection
Site

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Introduction
Siwan is situated in the western part of North Bihar. It is bordered
by Gopalganj District in the north and by the river Ghaghara in
the south beyond which lies the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh. In
the east of Siwan lies Saran District while Deoria District bounds it
from the west. Siwan covers an area of 2219 sq. km. Siwan, the
district headquarters, is located on the eastern bank of river
Daha. According to the 2001 census the population of the Siwan
District is 27, 14,349. The Literacy Rate in the district is 51.65%,
as registered in the census of 2001.
Indian Railways has undertaken the task of developing Multi
Functional Complex at railway stations across the country. The
primary objective envisaged for development of MFCs is to ensure

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availability

of

passenger

amenities

at

prominent

stations.

Aim & Objective: - The primary objective envisaged for

development of MFCs is to ensure availability of passenger
amenities at prominent stations. The Ministry of Railways devised
a conceptual idea of the services expected within the MFCs
covering passenger accommodation options (Budget Hotel),
shopping avenues (retail shops, book stalls, restaurants, variety
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stores etc.) and passenger support facilities (Phone Booths,

Medicine Store, underground parking etc.). The MFC development
is a collaborative exercise between IRCON and RLDA, wherein
RLDA facilitates land availability to IRCON and IRCON is entrusted
with the project development and management, thereby striving
to attain the passenger welfare.

Requirements
Reception and waiting area
Business centre
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Grocery store
Restaurant
Food courts
Shopping complex
Bank atm
Book stall
Hotels
Lockers room
Recreational area
Entertainment room
Refreshment room
Telephone booth
Public amenities ETC.

Rationale for selection

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The Project :- Construction of mfc for its striving to attain the

passenger

welfare

and

financial

feasibility.

The

subject

development is to be undertaken in form of a joint venture

between the two designated entities. It is about 4 acres of plot
area.
The current facilities at the station provide for basic requirements
of the passengers however, they do not cater to the changing
profile of the customers that Indian Railways is serving or would
be serving over next decade.

SITE
Name of the Project: Multi Function centre
Location of Site:

Station Road, Patna.

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Area of Site:

4 acres (approx.)

Key plan

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