Saturday, August 6, 2011

239.

X is a small town in South India, a few hours journey from Madras. It is located on the shore of the river Sarayu. Mempi Forest is nearby.

Market Street is the central street of X, the location of several big shops including Bombay Anand Bhavan and Truth Printing Works. Kabir Street is the residence of the elite of X, while Lawley Extension is a new upcoming lane housing the rich and the influential. Ellammn Street, home to the oil-mongers, is the last street and beyond it lies the river Sarayu. Other streets include Grove Street and Kalighat Lane.

Between Ellammn Street and the river lie Nallappa's Grove and the cremation ground.

Palace Talkies was built in 1935 to replace the old Variety Hall. Albert Mission School and Albert Mission College are the more popular educational institutions. There is also the board school and the town elementary schools.

X has a small railway station. The statue of Mr Lawley, seated on a horse, forms another major landmark. Another important place is 'The Boardless', a small restaurant without any board. Boardless is a centre of discussion for current events in X.

Identify the town X