Bishnupur railway station
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Ramsagar towards Adra Junction | South Eastern Railway zone Kharagpur–Adra line | Piardoba towards Kharagpur Junction | ||
Birshamunda towards Maynapur | Eastern Railway zone Maynapur–Bishnupur branch line | Terminus |
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Bishnupur is a normal station on the Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line and Maynapur- Bishnupur . It is located in Bishnupur district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves the temple town of Bishnupur and surrounding areas.
History
The Kharagpur–Midnapur branch line was opened in 1901.[1] The Midnapore–Jharia extension of the Bengal Nagpur Railway, passing through Bankura district was opened around 1903–04.[2] Officially Bishnupur railway station started its journey on 20 August 1903. Maa Sharda while going to Calcutta boarded a train from here. Also, there is a statue of her under the tree where she used to sit. The completion of the Bishnupur–Gokulnagar Joypur sector of the Seoraphuli Jn. –Bishnupur branch line]] was announced in the Railway Budget for 2009–10.[3] Part of the line is under construction.
Trains
Bishnupur Junction (South Eastern Railway) serves as a vital transportation hub, connecting the temple town of Bishnupur with various destinations across West Bengal and India. Major trains operating at this junction include:
- Aranyak Express
- Rupashi Bangla SF Express
- Purulia - Howrah SF Express
- Haldia - Asansol SF
- Digha - Asansol
- Howrah - Adra Rani Shiromoni Exp
- Puri - Kamakhya
Additionally, a variety of other express and passenger (and goods-carrying) trains operate at Bishnupur Junction, connecting the town to various destinations across the country.
- Adra - Bishnupur
- Kharagpur - Adra
- Garhbeta - Adra
- Kharagpur - Ranchi
- Bishnupur - Dhanbad
- Kharagpur - NSC Bose J Gomo
As of 2024, Bishnupur Junction boasts 3 platforms and 7 tracks, facilitating the smooth movement of a diverse range of trains.
Electrification
The Adra–Bheduasol sector was electrified in 1997–98, and the Bheduasol-Salboni sector in 1998–99.[4]
References
- ^ "The Chronology of Railway development in Eastern India". Rail India. Archived from the original on 16 March 2008. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ^ "388 Bankura District". Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume 6. Electronic Library. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ^ "Mamata's Gift to Bengal". Express News Service. 4 July 2009. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
External links
- Trains at Bishnupur
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- Bahulara Ancient Temple
- Gokulchand Temple
- Bankura horse
- Bargi
- Bhadu
- Bishnupur gharana
- Culture of Bankura district
- Dharmathakur
- Gajan
- Geography of Bankura district
- History of Bankura district
- Jainism in Bengal
- Kangsabati Project
- Manasa chali
- Mejia Thermal Power Station
- Piardoba Airfield
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Bishnupur subdivision |
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- Bankura
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- Cities, towns and locations in Bankura district
- People from Bankura district
- Villages in Bankura district
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