The newly completed Kamla Riverfront near Jhanjharpur in Madhubani has begun drawing visitors even before its formal inauguration, giving residents a new leisure destination beside NH-27. Developed by Bihar’s tourism department at a cost of Rs 3.66 crore, the riverside site combines public seating, food facilities, lighting, toilets and Mithila-themed design elements.
The riverfront is located on the eastern embankment of the Kamla river in a rural setting near the highway. Its proximity to NH-27 has made it accessible to residents from surrounding areas as well as travellers seeking a short stop for refreshments or a break during their journey.
According to the report, the site has already become popular among young people from nearby areas. Madhubani residents had previously had limited options for leisure outings with friends and family, and the new attraction is intended to expand the district’s tourism and public-recreation infrastructure.
Facilities at the riverfront include a coffee house, restaurant, kitchen shed, modern toilets, street lighting and seating areas. The project also features selfie points and decorative installations incorporating traditional Mithila paintings. These elements are designed to combine visitor amenities with a visual representation of the region’s cultural identity.
The setting along the Kamla river is one of the site’s main attractions. The area has notably low pollution levels, and visitors have described the morning and evening views as particularly appealing. The riverfront is illuminated after dark, adding to its use as an evening destination and improving visibility within the public space.
The project was developed as part of Bihar’s efforts to promote tourism beyond established destinations. The report attributes the initiative to Nitish Mishra during his tenure holding the tourism development portfolio in the Nitish Kumar-led government. Its completion places a state-built visitor facility directly alongside a major highway, linking local recreation with passing traffic.
Madhubani district magistrate Anand Sharma said the riverfront would serve both local residents and people travelling on the highway. According to his statement, visitors would be able to stop for refreshments and a short break once the facility becomes operational.
Despite attracting visitors, the Kamla Riverfront has not yet been formally inaugurated. Its operational status, including the opening of the food facilities and the official launch timeline, remains linked to the pending inauguration. Until then, the completed site is functioning informally as a new public gathering and leisure space near Jhanjharpur.
