📈 Economy of Bihar (Civil Services Prep) Topic 5.4: Infrastructure in Bihar (Complete Unabridged Modules)

Module 19: Major River Bridges in Bihar (Table 5.4.6)

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Due to major perennial rivers dissecting north and south Bihar, mega river bridges are crucial for economic integration.


Table 5.4.6: Important Rail/Road Bridges over Rivers in Bihar

Bridge Name River & Location Type (Rail / Road)
Mahatma Gandhi Setu Ganga (Patna) Road
Rajendra Setu Ganga (Mokama) Rail, Road
Nehru Setu Son (Dehri-on-Son) Rail, Road
Abdul Bari Bridge Son (Koilwar, Bhojpur) Rail, Road
Vikramshila Setu Ganga (Bhagalpur) Road
Ganga Rail-Road Bridge (Digha–Sonpur) Ganga (Patna, Sonpur) Rail, Road
⭐ Key Points
  • Mahatma Gandhi Setu: Ganga (Patna), Road
  • Rajendra Setu: Ganga (Mokama), Rail, Road
  • Nehru Setu: Son (Dehri-on-Son), Rail, Road
  • Abdul Bari Bridge: Son (Koilwar, Bhojpur), Rail, Road
  • Vikramshila Setu: Ganga (Bhagalpur), Road
  • Ganga Rail-Road Bridge (Digha–Sonpur): Ganga (Patna, Sonpur), Rail, Road
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  • Mahatma Gandhi Setu: Ganga (Patna), Road
  • Rajendra Setu: Ganga (Mokama), Rail, Road
  • Nehru Setu: Son (Dehri-on-Son), Rail, Road
  • Abdul Bari Bridge: Son (Koilwar, Bhojpur), Rail, Road
  • Vikramshila Setu: Ganga (Bhagalpur), Road
  • Ganga Rail-Road Bridge (Digha–Sonpur): Ganga (Patna, Sonpur), Rail, Road
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On which river is the historic Abdul Bari Bridge located at Koilwar?

The Abdul Bari Bridge spans across river Son at Koilwar in Bhojpur district.
Question 1 of 1

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Mahatma Gandhi Setu: ______

Ganga (Patna), Road

Rajendra Setu: ______

Ganga (Mokama), Rail, Road

Nehru Setu: ______

Son (Dehri-on-Son), Rail, Road

Abdul Bari Bridge: ______

Son (Koilwar, Bhojpur), Rail, Road

Vikramshila Setu: ______

Ganga (Bhagalpur), Road

Ganga Rail-Road Bridge (Digha–Sonpur): ______

Ganga (Patna, Sonpur), Rail, Road