Ramna Maidan

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Babu Veer Kunwar Singh Ramna Maidan
Ramna Maidan
TypeUrban Playing Ground
Location Arrah, Bihar
Coordinates 25°33′42″N84°39′51″E / 25.561667°N 84.664167°E / 25.561667; 84.664167
Area60 acres (24 ha)
Created1850s
Operated byArrah Municipal Corporation
StatusPartially closed due to renovation & restoration work

Babu Veer Kunwar Singh Ramna Maidan is located in Arrah, Bhojpur District, Bihar. [1] It is one of the largest urban parks in Arrah and is spread across 60 acres of land. [2]

Currently the ground is undergoing major restoration works. [3]

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References

  1. "Locals, activists unite to save Ara Ramna Maidan". The Times of India.
  2. "गूंजने लगे देशभक्ति के तराने, ऐतिहासिक रमना मैदान में प्रभारी मंत्री करेंगे झंडोत्तोलन". bhaskar.com.
  3. "Minister lays foundation stone for renovation of Ramna Maidan in Ara". The Times Of India.