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Rajendra Setu is a combined road-and-rail cantilever bridge that spans the Ganges River near Mokameh in the state of Bihar, India. Inaugurated in 1959, it was the first bridge to cross the Ganges within Bihar and remains a vital transportation link connecting the northern and southern parts of the state. The bridge carries a two-lane roadway on its upper deck and a single railway track below, and is named after Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of independent India.
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Rajendra Setu ranks #19 of 65 in the Cantilever Bridge ranking, behind Faidherbe Bridge, ahead of Jiujiang Yangtze River Bridge.
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Does Rajendra Setu carry both trains and road traffic?
Yes. The roughly 2-kilometer bridge carries a single railway track on one level and a two-lane road connection between the Mokama and Simaria sides of the Ganges.
Why was Rajendra Setu important to Bihar?
When it opened in 1959, it became the first bridge to connect northern and southern Bihar across the Ganges. That combined road and rail link sharply improved movement between the two halves of the state.
Who was Rajendra Setu named after?
The bridge honors Rajendra Prasad, India's first president. It was inaugurated in 1959 during the premiership of Jawaharlal Nehru.
Is Rajendra Setu also called the Mokama or Simaria Bridge?
Yes. Rajendra Setu is often identified by the nearby places Mokama, Hathidah, and Simaria, so several local bridge names appear in travel and transport information.
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