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Madhubani Dhondhidiha Clock Tower: The British era clock tower in Dhondhidiha, Madhubani is still safe. It was built by an Englishman named Watson, which has been repaired and put in better condition by the Bihar Water Resources Ministry. Let us know about its history.
Madhubani: The clock tower of the British era is still safe in Dhonddiha of Madhubani district of Bihar. Earlier the time was seen in the clock installed in this tower, but today it is also working as a road map. Let us tell you that when the British ruled the country, it was not possible for everyone to have a watch. Apart from this, this watch was not easily available in the market. Also, everyone’s financial condition was good enough that everyone could buy a watch.
In such a situation, clock towers were often built on the tallest structures of the city. This would become an identity for the people. These also served as social and community centres. From where information about emergencies or festivals was given. During the British era, clock towers were mainly built as a symbol of demonstration of British power, so that work could be done on time in cities, railways could become the center of time and administrative power. Especially when common people did not have their own watches.
Know the specialty of clock tower
There is still a clock tower of the British era in Dhondhdiha located in Phulparas block of Madhubani district. It is said that an Englishman named Watson had come here. He had many things made here. Like Watson High School, Canal, Dhondhdiha were very famous squares at that time. Therefore, clock towers were built here, so that the people nearby could work on time and the British could do their railway and administrative work with their identity. Let us tell you that Dhonddiha Tower Chowk acts as a big road map. Like Jhanjharpur is very close to here. There are four more blocks around it. In such a situation, it was built here by the British.
Now famous as Tower Chowk
Let us tell you that the clock tower of that time was in a dilapidated condition, which was built by the Water Resources Ministry a few years ago. At that time Sanjay Jha had this ministry. In such a situation, he got it repaired and today its condition is much better. There is a big clock here. It is also a means of showing people the way. This is famous by the name of Tower Chowk. From here you can go to many different places including Dhonddiha Railway Station, Bada Bazaar, Block Road.
