New Patna Club

New Patna Club is a social club in Patna and is one of the oldest clubs of Bihar. It was founded in 1918 during the British Raj. The club is located on Beerchand Patel Path.[1]

New Patna Club
FormationJune 26, 1918 (1918-06-26)
HeadquartersBeerchand Patel Path
Location
  • Patna, Bihar
ServicesClub

History

The club was founded in 1918 by Justice F.R. Roe. He was assisted in its founding by Sir Ali Imam, Justice P.R. Das and Mr. Saiyid Sultan Ahmed. The Bihar and Orissa District Gazetteers Patna of 1924 reports that the club had a good building and had a member strength of eighty, both European and Indian.[2] The club was established in the new capital of Patna at that time. Bankipore Club already existed in older part of Patna in Bankipore locality.

Club Building

The club currently has two towers on its premises with several facilities for its members.

Facilities

The club facilities include 4 tennis courts, a swimming pool and various rooms for indoor games such as carrom, billiards and cards among others.[3] The club also provides its grounds for marriages and various events.[4]

Membership

The club currently has 800 permanent members, including 100 life members. About 250 people have taken service membership.

Other facilities

The club also has guest rooms, conference hall for about 250 people and 14 rooms for affiliated club members. There is parking facility for about 215 cars on club's premises.[5]

See also

References
  1. New Patna Club - Corporate Registration Information
  2. Bihar and Orissa District Gazetteers Patna 1924
  3. Take to swimming, beat the heat
  4. Lord Mahavira anniversary function in Patna tomorrow
  5. New Patna Club all set for new avatar
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