Bishnupur railway station

Bishnupur is a junction station on the Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line and Sheoraphuli–Bishnupur branch line. It is located in Bankura district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves the temple town of Bishnupur and surrounding areas.

Bishnupur
Indian Railways junction station
LocationNational Highway 60, Bishnupur, District: Bankura, West Bengal
India
Coordinates23°03′54″N 87°18′05″E
Elevation75 metres (246 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouth Eastern Railway
Line(s)Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line
Sheoraphuli–Bishnupur branch line
Platforms2+1(under construction)
Tracks6
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
Location
Bishnupur
Location in West Bengal
Bishnupur
Location in India

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 journey 20th aug 1903. Maa Sharda when go to Calcutta take her train from here. Also there have a statue of her on which tree she use to seat. 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.

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.
Preceding station   Indian Railways   Following station
South Eastern Railway zone
Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line
Birshamunda
Eastern Railway zoneTerminus


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