MohallaMart - Hyperlocal Business Discovery

MohallaMart is a platform designed to help users discover and support local businesses in their neighborhood. It provides features like business search, deals, reviews, and more.

Features

• Discover local businesses by category, location, or deals.

• View business details, including reviews, ratings, and active deals.

• User authentication and role-based access (e.g., admin, business owner, user).

• Add and manage businesses, reviews, and deals.

• Responsive design for seamless usage across devices.
  
  Problem Statement

  Every day, thousands of local businesses struggle to be found online, while right around the corner, customers are searching for exactly what these shops offer. This disconnect is costing our communities.

  Small business owners - from corner shops to street vendors - lack the technical skills and resources to create an online presence. 67% of them remain invisible online despite being physically close to potential customers.

  Meanwhile, consumers face two major challenges: When they're in their own neighborhoods, they can't easily discover local hidden gems. And when traveling to unfamiliar areas, they struggle even more - often resorting to chain stores because they simply don't know where to find local options.

  The result? Money leaves our neighborhoods, local businesses struggle, and customers miss out on unique local offerings that could be just around the corner - whether they're at home or exploring somewhere new
  
  Solution

  MohallaMart bridges this gap with a smart marketplace app that connects people with nearby businesses:

  For customers: Open the app and immediately discover local shops within true walking distance - not just anywhere in the city. Our AI recommends businesses based on your preferences and community patterns, whether you're in your own neighborhood or visiting somewhere new.

  For business owners: Get found online without technical skills or expensive marketing. Even street vendors can join and update their offerings through WhatsApp, voice messages, or our simple app.

  By connecting neighbours with local businesses and helping travelers discover authentic local offerings, MohallaMart creates stronger communities where money stays in the local economy rather than flowing to distant corporations.
  
  
  
  ech Stack

  Frontend

  • React (with Vite)

  • Redux Toolkit for state management

  • Tailwind CSS for styling

  • React Router for navigation

  Backend

  • Node.js with Express.js

  • MongoDB for database

  • Mongoose for object modeling

  • JWT for authentication

  • Cloudinary for media storage