Mahatma Gandhi Setu
A Long and Lifeline Bridge of Modern Bihar
Crosses River
The Mighty Ganges (गंगा)
Total Length
5.75 Kilometers (5750 meters)
No. of Pillars
46 Supporting Pillars
Inaugurated In
1982 by PM Indira Gandhi
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The Mahatma Gandhi Setu is an engineering marvel and a vital lifeline for Bihar. Spanning a massive 5.75 kilometers, it stands tall on 46 pillars over the sacred Ganges River, connecting the state capital Patna in the south to Hajipur in the north. It is one of the longest river bridges in India! It allows thousands of cars, trucks, and school buses to cross daily, helping farmers bring fresh Hajipur bananas to Patna markets easily.
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Which major river does the Mahatma Gandhi Setu cross?
Which two major cities of Bihar are connected by the Mahatma Gandhi Setu?
Approximately how long is this massive bridge?
Count the large support pillars under the bridge on your workbook page! Count the boats floating in the river, write the total count in the box, and trace/color that digit in the numbers panel. Color the entire bridge and car nicely!
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