Rampurhat Junction railway station
Rampurhat Junction রামপুরহাট জংশন | |||||
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NSG-3  Indian Railways station | |||||
 Rampurhat station – front view | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Rampurhat, Birbhum District, West Bengal India | ||||
| Coordinates | 24°10′45″N 87°46′55″E / 24.17917°N 87.78194°E | ||||
| Elevation | 37 metres (121 ft) | ||||
| Owned by | Indian Railways | ||||
| Operated by | Eastern 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 | ||||
| Platforms | 6 (1A,1,2,3,4,5) 6,7 (under construction) | ||||
| Tracks | 13 | ||||
| Connections | Auto rickshaw, E-rickshaw, Bus | ||||
| Construction | |||||
| Structure type | At ground | ||||
| Parking | Available | ||||
| Bicycle facilities | Available | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Tripple-Line Electrification | ||||
| Station code | RPH | ||||
| Zone(s) | Eastern Railway | ||||
| Division(s) | Howrah | ||||
| History | |||||
| Opened | 1858;167 Years ago | ||||
| Electrified | Yes(2016) | ||||
| Passengers | |||||
| FY 2023-2024 | 10,14,702(Reserved) 17,68,416(Unreserved) | ||||
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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 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 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)
[edit]| Place | Rank |
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| SBG Loop | 1st |
| Birbhum District | 1st |
| Howrah Division | 3rd |
| Eastern Railway | 7th |
| West Bengal | 13th |
| India | under 120th |
Trains
[edit]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)
Earnings (FY 2023-24)
[edit]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.
Halting Trains
[edit]- 22309/10 Howrah–Bhagalpur Vande Bharat Express (6 Days a Week)
- 12503/04 Agartala-SMVT Bengaluru Humsafar Express (BiWeekly)
- 22503/04 Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari Vivek SF Express (Daily)
- 22511/12 Karmabhoomi SF Express (Weekly)
- 12345/46 Saraighat SF Express (Daily)
- 12377/78 Padatik SF Express (Daily)
- 13147/48 Uttar Banga Express (Daily)
- 13149/50 Kanchan Kanya Express (Daily)
- 13173/74 Sealdah-Sabroom Kanchanjunga Express (4 Days a Week)
- 13175/76 Sealdah-Silchar Kanchanjunga Express (TriWeekly)
- 13433/34 Malda Town-SMVT Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express (Weekly)
- 22611/12 New Jalpaiguri - MGR Chennai Central SF Express (Weekly)
- 12363/64 Kolkata - Haldibari InterCity SF Express (TriWeekly)
- 12509/10 Kaziranga Superfast Express (TriWeekly)
- 12515/16 Silchar–Coimbatore Superfast Express (Weekly)
- 12507/08 Aronai SF Express (Weekly)
- 22501/02 New Tinsukia–SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express (Weekly)
- 12513/14 Silchar–Secunderabad SF Express (Weekly)
- 12551/52 Kamakhya–SMVT Bengaluru AC Superfast Express (Weekly)
- 13023/24 Howrah–Gaya Express (Daily)
- 13153/54 Gour Express (Daily)
- 13071/72 Howrah–Jamalpur Express (Daily)
- 13159/60 Kolkata–Jogbani Express (TriWeekly)
- 13027/28 Howrah–Azimganj Kavi Guru Express (Daily)
- 13425/26 Surat–Malda Town Express (Weekly)
- 13403/04 Vananchal Express
- 15661/62 Ranchi–Kamakhya Express (Weekly)
- 13045/46 Mayurakshi Express (Daily)
- 15639/40 Puri–Kamakhya Weekly Express [via Adra] (Weekly)
- 15929/30 New Tinsukia–Tambaram Express (Weekly)
- 15629/30 Nagaon Express (Weekly)
- 13011/12 Howrah–Malda Town Intercity Express [via Rampurhat] (Daily)
- 13427/28 Howrah-Sahibganj Intercity Express (Daily)
- 13181/82 Kolkata–Silghat Town Kaziranga Express (Weekly)
- 13417/18 Digha–Malda Town Express (Weekly)
- 13017/18 Ganadevata Express (Daily)
- 13161/62 Tebhaga Express (6 Days a Week)
- 13053/54 Kulik Express (Daily)
- 13015/16 Howrah–Jamalpur Kavi Guru Express (Daily)
- 15227/28 Muzaffarpur–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express
- 13031/32 Howrah–Jaynagar Express (Daily)
- 63063/64 Bardhaman-Tinpahar MEMU Passenger (Daily)
- 03111/12 Sealdah-Godda MEMU Passenger (Daily)
Originating & Terminating Trains(Daily)
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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)
Newly constructed track
[edit]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
[edit]The major facilities available are waiting rooms, 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 Material Van, Self propelled supervisor van, two 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), 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
[edit]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(One is under construction).Each Platform has Coach Guidance Display Board(CGDB) and Train Indication Board(TIB).
Tourism
[edit]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.
List of Trains that Not Restored Yet
[edit]- 12373/74 Sealdah - Rampurhat Triweekly Intercity Superfast Express
- 13013/14 Rampurhat - Bardhaman Triweekly Express
- 22309/10 Howrah - NJP Weekly Superfast Express
- 13119/20 Sealdah - Anvt Upper India Express (2 Days a week)
- 13133/34 Sealdah - Varanasi Upper India Express (5 Days a week)
- 53043/44 Howrah - Rajgir Fast Passenger (Daily)
- 53417/18 Bardhaman - Malda Town Passenger (Daily)
- 15941/42 Dibrugarh Jhajha Weekly Express
- 53137/18 Rampurhat - Barharwa Passenger (Daily)
Others
[edit]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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- Dumka railway station
- Jasidih railway station
- Asansol Junction
- Howrah–Rampurhat Express
- List of railway stations in India
References
[edit]- ^ Official website of the Birbhum district
- ^ "Dumka–Rampurhat train service flagged off". The Times of India. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
External links
[edit]
- Ministry of Railways. (Official site)
- Rampurhat Junction railway station at the India Rail Info
