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 100 express and passengers trains including 22 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.
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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Latest Rankings of Rampurhat Junction as per Earnings (FY 2023-24)
edit| Subject | Rank |
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| SBG Loop | 1st |
| Birbhum District | 1st |
| Howrah Division | 3rd |
| Eastern Railway | 7th |
| West Bengal | 13th |
| India | under 120th |
Trains
editNo of Halting Trains = 94*
No of Originating Trains = 22
No of Terminating Trains = 22
*All trains that passing through Rampurhat stop at Rampurhat Jn (Except: Darjeeling Mail , NJP Shatabdi , NJP VandeBharat)
Earnings (FY 2023-24)
editPRS(Reserved) = 20,61,76,954 INR
UTS(Unreserved) = 20,93,42,741 INR
TOTAL = Nearly 42 Crore
As per earnings,Rampurhat Junction is only one "A" Catagory and "NSG-3" Catagory Station in Birbhum district.
Newly constructed track
editThe track from Dumka to Rampurhat become operational in June 2015. The distance between Jasidih and Rampurhat is reduced by 140 km, from previous about 270 km via Asansol.[2]
Facilities
editThe 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, Food Court, Tea Stall and Book Stall. It also has both NON-AC and AC Retiring room 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.[4] There is also a nearby bus stand to travel Dumka , Deoghar etc.
Platforms
editRampurhat 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 Indication Board and Train Information Display.
Tourism
editRampurhat is 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)
Others
editElevation = 143m above Sea Level
Nearest airport = Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (87km distance)
See also
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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
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- Ministry of Railways. (Official site)
- Rampurhat Junction railway station at the India Rail Info