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Rampurhat Junction railway station

Coordinates: 24°10′45″N 87°46′55″E / 24.17917°N 87.78194°E / 24.17917; 87.78194
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Rampurhat Junction

রামপুরহাট জংশন
NSG-3 Indian Railways station
Rampurhat station – front view
General information
LocationRampurhat, Birbhum District, West Bengal
India
Coordinates24°10′45″N 87°46′55″E / 24.17917°N 87.78194°E / 24.17917; 87.78194
Elevation37 metres (121 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEastern Railway
Line(s)Howrah–New Jalpaiguri line, Sahibganj loop
Jasidih–Dumka–Rampurhat line,Andal-Sainthia-Rampurhat Line ,Rampurhat-Pakur-Sahibganj Line, Rampurhat-Nalhati-Azimganj Line
Platforms6 (1A,1,2,3,4,5) 6,7 (under construction)
Tracks13
ConnectionsAuto rickshaw, E-rickshaw, Bus
Construction
Structure typeAt ground
ParkingAvailable
Bicycle facilitiesAvailable
Other information
StatusTripple-Line Electrification
Station codeRPH
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Howrah
History
Opened1858;167 Years ago
ElectrifiedYes(2016)
Passengers
FY 2023-202410,14,702(Reserved) 17,68,416(Unreserved)
Location
Rampurhat Junction is located in West Bengal
Rampurhat Junction
Rampurhat Junction
Location in West Bengal
Rampurhat Junction is located in India
Rampurhat Junction
Rampurhat Junction
Location in India

Rampurhat Junction railway station is 7th busiest railway stations of Eastern Railway zone and it is the largest and busiest railway station of Birbhum district of West Bengal. It is a NSG-3 category and Class A station. The station is under Howrah railway division is the 3rd busiest station in this division after Howrah and Burdwan railway station. It is 207 kilometres (shortest route) away from Howrah Junction. This station is famous for giving service to Rampurhat city and its connectivity with the neighbouring districts and states and also for the Hindu pilgrims visiting to Tarapith Maa Tara Temple which is just 9 km away from the station. Station code RPH, it is the railway station serving the city of Rampurhat.[1] Rampurhat station is connected to Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kanyakumari, Bengaluru, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai, Surat, Delhi, Dhanbad, Gaya, Ranchi, Asansol, Jamalpur, Bhagalpur, Siliguri, Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Agartala and almost every part of India. More than 130 express and passengers trains including 19 originating trains pass through the Rampurhat station everyday. This station has also a Marshalling Yard for Goods Trains , carshed for passenger rakes and engines and has 2 cabin, named East Cabin and West Cabin.

Latest Rankings of Rampurhat Junction as per Earnings (FY 2023-24)

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Place Rank
SBG Loop 1st
Birbhum District 1st
Howrah Division 3rd
Eastern Railway 7thIncrease(+1)
West Bengal 13thIncrease(+2)
India under 120thIncrease(+18)

Earnings (FY 2023-24)

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PRS(Reserved) = 23,37,86,131 INR (Nearly 24 Crore)

UTS(Unreserved) = 18,85,42,330 INR (Nearly 19 Crore)

TOTAL = 42,23,28,461 INR (Nearly 43 Crore)

As per earnings,Rampurhat Junction is only one "A" Category and "NSG-3" Category Station in Birbhum district.

Trains

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No of Halting Trains = 96*

No of Originating Trains = 19

No of Terminating Trains = 19

Total Trains = 134

*All trains that passing through Rampurhat stop at Rampurhat Jn (Except: Darjeeling Mail , NJP Shatabdi , NJP VandeBharat)

Halting Trains

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Originating & Terminating Trains(Daily)

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  • 03047/48 Viswabharati Fast Passenger
  • 13187/88 Maa Tara Express
  • 12347/48 Sahid SF Express
  • 05405/06,03407/08 Rampurhat - Sahibganj Passenger
  • 03084/67 Rampurhat - Katwa Passenger
  • 05407/08 Rampurhat - Jamalpur - Gaya Passenger
  • 03093/94,03065/66,03087/88,03077/78,03069/70 Rampurhat - Azimganj Passenger
  • 03587/88,03073/74,03079/80,03589/90 Rampurhat - Bardhaman MEMU Passenger
  • 03559/60 Rampurhat - Andal MEMU Passenger
  • 03081/82 Rampurhat - Jasidih MEMU Passenger
  • 03411/12 Rampurhat - Barharwa MEMU Passenger

Special Weekly Trains with Limited Trips

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  • 08625/26 Ranchi - Purnia Court Special (Upto 11/11/24)
  • 07029/30 Agartala - Secunderabad Special (Upto 05/01/25)
  • 03465/66 Malda Town - Digha Special (Upto 01/12/24)
  • 05951/52 New Tinsukia - SMVT Bengaluru Special (Upto 01/01/25)
  • 03429/30 Malda Town - Secunderabad Special (Upto 28/11/24)

List of Trains that Not Restored Yet

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Newly constructed track

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The track from Dumka to Rampurhat become operational in June 2015 with Single Line Electrification. The distance between Jasidih and Rampurhat is reduced by 140 km, from previous about 270 km via Asansol.[2]

Facilities

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The major facilities available are waiting rooms(Both AC & NON AC), computerized reservation facility, reservation counter, and two-wheeler vehicle parking.[3] The vehicles are allowed to enter the station premises. This station has its own 140 ton rail-crane, Accident Relief Medical Van(ARMV), Self Propelled Accident Relief Medical Van(SPARMV), 2 OHE (Overhead Equipment) inspection car and two Dynamic Tamping Express 09-3X.The station also has STD/ISD/PCO Telephone Booth, free WiFi (provided by Google and RailWire), ATM Counter, Toilets,Running Room (86 Beds) , Crew Booking Lobby , 4 Automatic Ticket Vending Machines(ATVM) , Parcel Booking Points (Contact No : 29614) , Goods Trains Dealing points, Health Units ( Contact No: 29766 , 29762 , 8759656564) , Food Court, Tea Stall and Book Stall. It also has both NON-AC and AC Retiring room, Upper Class waiting Room (For Adult : 10 INR per hour ; For Child : 5 INR per hour) and Dormitories which can be booked online through IRCTC and also at the Office of the Senior Booking Clerk situated on platform 1.This station also has water supplying pipe at each platform for water filling into passenger trains and 3 "Indian oil" tanks for Goods train(Average daily Issue : 41 KL).[4] There is also a nearby bus stand to travel Dumka , Deoghar etc.

Platforms

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Rampurhat station has 6 platforms. It is a standard on ground structure with roof. There are escalators and lifts for all the platforms along with 3 foot overbridges.Each Platform has developed with IPIS (Integrated Passenger Information System) under Phase-I Works of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme which includes Coach Guidance Display Board(CGDB),Train Indication Board(TIB),PC Based Announcement and Platform Display Board(PDB)."One Station One Product(OSOP)" stall also available at PF1.Each Platform is highly secured with 60 Digital Modern CCTV Cameras.

Tourism

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Rampurhat is mainly famous for Maa Tara Temple situated at Tarapith under Rampurhat Sub-division which is a prominent Tantric temple dedicated to the "Goddess Tara" and It's one of the 52 Shakti Peethams of India.Tarapith is also famous for Tantric saint Bamakhepa, who worshipped in the temple and resided in the cremation grounds. His ashram is also located in bank of Dwaraka river and close to the Tara temple.A sacred place near the temple named Tarapith Maha Smashan that's known for its tantric rituals.A pink temple dedicated to Saint "Bamakhepa" is located near Maa Tara Temple.Tarapith is also surrounded by ancient legends, including the belief that the third eyeball of Sati fell there.

Rampurhat is also known for its historical significance, being a major center of the Santhal rebellion and housing several ancient temples, making it a popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts.

Kalighat Temple: A revered temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, known for its intricate carvings and religious significance.

Hanuman Temple: A popular temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, drawing devotees from far and wide.

Shiva Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its historical significance and peaceful atmosphere.

Jagannath Temple: A famous temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, attracting pilgrims and tourists alike.

Durga Temple: A revered temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, known for its vibrant festivals and religious activities.

Others

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Nearest airport = Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (87km distance)

Contact No = 29611 , 03461-255131 (For Wheel Chair Booking = 7595061529)

CUG number of Post In-charges = 9002022784

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Official website of the Birbhum district
  2. ^ "Dumka–Rampurhat train service flagged off". The Times of India. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  3. ^ "List of Locations (Irrespective Of States) Where Computerized Reservation Facilities Are Available". Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Major passenger amenities available in stations over Asansol Division". Commercial Information. Official Website of the Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
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