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'''Bishnupur''' is a junction station on the Kharagpur–Bankura–[[Adra Junction railway station|Adra]] line and [[Sheoraphuli–Bishnupur branch line|Tarakeswar–Bishnupur branch line]]. It is located in [[Bishnupur district]] in the Indian state of [[West Bengal]]. It serves the temple town of [[Bishnupur District|Bishnupur]] and surrounding areas.
'''Bishnupur''' is a junction station on the Kharagpur–Bankura–[[Adra Junction railway station|Adra]] line and [[Sheoraphuli–Bishnupur branch line|Tarakeswar–Bishnupur branch line]]. It is located in [[Bishnupur district]] in the Indian state of [[West Bengal]]. It serves the temple town of [[Bishnupur District|Bishnupur]] and surrounding areas.


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==History==
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The Kharagpur–Midnapur branch line was opened in 1901.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.irfca.org/~mrinal/chronology.html | title = The Chronology of Railway development in Eastern India |publisher=Rail India | access-date = 16 April 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080316015721/http://www.irfca.org/~mrinal/chronology.html | archive-date = 16 March 2008 | url-status = dead }}</ref> The Midnapore–Jharia extension of the Bengal Nagpur Railway, passing through Bankura district was opened around 1903–04.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/great-britain-india-office/imperial-gazetteer-of-india--volume-6-aer/page-46-imperial-gazetteer-of-india--volume-6-aer.shtml|title = 388 Bankura District| work = Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume 6 |publisher= Electronic Library| access-date = 16 April 2013}}</ref>
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Officially Bishnupur railway station started its journey on 20th 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.
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The completion of the Bishnupur–Gokulnagar Joypur sector of the [[Sheoraphuli–Bishnupur branch line]] was announced in the [[Railway Budget]] for 2009–10.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/mamatas-gift-to-bengal/484939/ | title = Mamata's Gift to Bengal | agency = Express News Service|date=4 July 2009 | access-date = 2011-11-17 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130122163536/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/mamatas-gift-to-bengal/484939/ | archive-date = 22 January 2013 | url-status = dead }}</ref> 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:
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
* Aranyak Express
* Rupashi Bangla SF Express
* Rupashi Bangla SF Express
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As of 2024, Bishnupur Junction boasts 3 platforms and 7 tracks, facilitating the smooth movement of a diverse range of trains.
As of 2024, Bishnupur Junction boasts 3 platforms and 7 tracks, facilitating the smooth movement of a diverse range of trains.

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==History==
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The Kharagpur–Midnapur branch line was opened in 1901.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.irfca.org/~mrinal/chronology.html | title = The Chronology of Railway development in Eastern India |publisher=Rail India | access-date = 16 April 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080316015721/http://www.irfca.org/~mrinal/chronology.html | archive-date = 16 March 2008 | url-status = dead }}</ref> The Midnapore–Jharia extension of the Bengal Nagpur Railway, passing through Bankura district was opened around 1903–04.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/great-britain-india-office/imperial-gazetteer-of-india--volume-6-aer/page-46-imperial-gazetteer-of-india--volume-6-aer.shtml|title = 388 Bankura District| work = Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume 6 |publisher= Electronic Library| access-date = 16 April 2013}}</ref>
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Officially Bishnupur railway station started its journey on 20th 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.
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The completion of the Bishnupur–Gokulnagar Joypur sector of the [[Sheoraphuli–Bishnupur branch line]] was announced in the [[Railway Budget]] for 2009–10.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/mamatas-gift-to-bengal/484939/ | title = Mamata's Gift to Bengal | agency = Express News Service|date=4 July 2009 | access-date = 2011-11-17 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130122163536/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/mamatas-gift-to-bengal/484939/ | archive-date = 22 January 2013 | url-status = dead }}</ref> Part of the line is under construction.


==Electrification==
==Electrification==

Revision as of 05:41, 25 February 2024

Bishnupur Junction
Indian Railways junction station
General information
LocationNational Highway 60, Bishnupur District Town, District:Bishnupur West Bengal
India
Coordinates23°03′54″N 87°18′05″E / 23.0651°N 87.3013°E / 23.0651; 87.3013
Elevation75 metres (246 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouth Eastern Railway
Line(s)Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line
Sheoraphuli–Bishnupur branch line
Platforms3
Tracks7
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Other information
StatusNSG4 Category Station (based on tourist importance)
Station codeVSU
History
Electrified1997–98
Previous namesBengal Nagpur Railway
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Ramsagar
towards Adra Junction
 South Eastern Railway zone
Kharagpur–Adra line
 Piardoba
towards Kharagpur Junction
Birshamunda
towards Sheoraphuli
 Eastern Railway zone Terminus
Location
Bishnupur Junction is located in West Bengal
Bishnupur Junction
Bishnupur Junction
Location in West Bengal
Bishnupur Junction is located in India
Bishnupur Junction
Bishnupur Junction
Location in India

Bishnupur is a junction station on the Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line and Tarakeswar–Bishnupur branch line. 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 20th 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 Sheoraphuli–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

  1. ^ "The Chronology of Railway development in Eastern India". Rail India. Archived from the original on 16 March 2008. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  2. ^ "388 Bankura District". Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume 6. Electronic Library. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  3. ^ "Mamata's Gift to Bengal". Express News Service. 4 July 2009. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
  4. ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
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