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Danapur Cantonment is a Cantonment town in Patna District in the State of Bihar, India. Danapur is a Category II Cantonment, established in 1765. The Cantonment is situated 14 km west of the ancient historical town of Patna. The regimental centre of Bihar Regiment (BRC) established in 1949 in Danapur Cantonment, comprising of troops from Bihar Region.The Headquarters Jharkhand & Bihar is situated in Danapur Cantonment. The Depot at Danapur is situated in a historic location, on the banks of the Sone river. The location of the depot was chosen perhaps keeping in mind the high ground for the steamers and small ships to dock for unloading stores and supplies for the Army stationed at Danapur. A Military Hospital was also established in Danapur Cantonment in 1816.

Danapur Cantonment is the second oldest Cantonment in the country after Barrackpore Cantonment, West Bengal. “Danapur” was known as “Dinapur”; “Dinapur” means city of grains being located in the fertile Gangetic plains. Danapur Cantonment plays a big role in the freedom struggle of 1857, as on 25th July 1857 sepoys of the Danapur Cantonment revolted the Britishers.

There are two very old and big Churches in Danapur Cantonment. Havlock Church is the oldest church in Danapur Cantonment, which was built by the Spanish in 1827. St. Luke’s Church situated near the Barrack Ground was constructed in 1830 by the Britishers. This church has a bell tower of 20 meters height, constructed in 1862 which is unique in its design. This church has an old one piece solid gong that has survived till date.