Rampurhat Junction railway station
রামপুরহাট জংশন रामपुरहाट जंक्शन RAMPURHAT JUNCTION | |||||
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 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 | 143 metres (469 ft) | ||||
| Owned by | Indian Railways | ||||
| Operated by | Eastern Railway | ||||
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| Platforms | 6 (1A,1,2,3,4,5) [PF 6,7 is under consideration] | ||||
| Tracks | 13 | ||||
| Connections | Auto rickshaw, E-rickshaw, Bus | ||||
| Construction | |||||
| Structure type | At grade | ||||
| Parking | Available | ||||
| Bicycle facilities | Available | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Tripple-Line Electrification | ||||
| Station code | RPH | ||||
| Zone(s) | Eastern Railway | ||||
| Division(s) | Howrah | ||||
| Classification | NSG-3 | ||||
| History | |||||
| Opened | 1858;167 Years ago | ||||
| Electrified | Yes(2016) | ||||
| Passengers | |||||
| 43M/Year | 120K/Day ( High ) | ||||
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Jasidih–Dumka–Rampurhat line | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 and Class A station. The station is under Howrah railway division is the 3rd busiest station in this division. It is 207 kilometres (shortest route) away from Howrah Junction. This station is famous for serving Rampurhat[1] city and providing vital connectivity to surrounding districts and states.It is also the main gateway for the Religion Pilgrims visiting to Tarapith Maa Tara Temple , the birthplace of Nityananda Mahaprabhu at Ekchakra Dham, and the 72 historic temples at Maluti. The station code is RPH. Rampurhat station is connected to almost every part of India. More than 130 express and passengers trains including 19 Originating & Terminating trains pass through the Rampurhat station everyday. This station has also a marshalling yard for goods trains, carshed for passenger rakes and engines.
Rankings of Rampurhat Junction as per Revenue
| Place | Rank |
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| Birbhum District | 1st |
| Sahibganj Loop | 2nd (After Bhagalpur) |
| Howrah Division | 3rd (After Howrah & Burdwan) |
| Eastern Railway | 7th(+1)
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| West Bengal | 13th(+2)
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| India | under 120th(+18)
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Revenue
| Category | Revenue (INR) | Approximate Value |
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| Reservation Tickets - PRS | ₹26,39,94,742 | Nearly ₹27 Crore |
| Unreserved Tickets - UTS | ₹20,21,90,850 | Nearly ₹20 Crore |
| Total | ₹46,61,85,592 | Nearly ₹47 Crore |
| Category | Revenue (INR) | Approximate Value |
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| Reservation Tickets - PRS | ₹20,61,76,954 | Nearly ₹21 Crore |
| Unreserved Tickets - UTS | ₹20,93,42,741 | Nearly ₹21 Crore |
| Total | ₹41,55,19,695 | Nearly ₹42 Crore |
As per earnings,Rampurhat Junction is only one "A" Category and "NSG-3" Category Station in Birbhum district.
Platforms
Rampurhat Junction is equipped with six operational platforms — 1A, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 — which handle a significant volume of passenger and freight traffic. Plans are underway for the addition of platforms 6 and 7, which are currently under consideration to further enhance the station’s capacity and operational efficiency.
Trains
| Train Type with operation | Number |
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| Halting of Mail/Express, Superfast, Passenger, MEMU | 92 |
| Originating of Mail/Express, Superfast, Passenger, MEMU | 19 |
| Terminating of Mail/Express, Superfast, Passenger, MEMU | 19 |
| Total Trains | 130 |
*All trains that passing through Rampurhat stop at Rampurhat Jn
Except: 12343/44 Darjeeling Mail, 12041/42 NJP Shatabdi, 22301/02 NJP VandeBharat.
Halting Trains
| Train No. | Train Name | Pairs | Type |
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| 53047/53048 | Viswabharati Fast Passenger | - | Passenger |
| 13187/13188 | Maa Tara Express | - | Mail/Express |
| 12347/12348 | Sahid Superfast Express | - | Superfast |
| 63405/63406,
63073/63074 |
Rampurhat – Sahibganj MEMU | 2 Pairs | MEMU |
| 63007/63008 | Rampurhat – Katwa MEMU | 1 Pairs | MEMU |
| 53403/53408 | Rampurhat – Jamalpur – Gaya Passenger | 1 Pairs | Passenger |
| 63433/63434,
630-21/22,23/24,25/26,51/52 |
Rampurhat – Azimganj MEMU | 5 Pairs | MEMU |
| 635-81/82,83/84,
630-11/12,68/69 |
Rampurhat – Bardhaman MEMU | 4 Pairs | MEMU |
| 63529/63530 | Rampurhat – Andal MEMU | 1 Pairs | MEMU |
| 63081/63082 | Rampurhat – Jasidih MEMU | 1 Pairs | MEMU |
| 63075/63076 | Rampurhat – Barharwa MEMU | 1 Pairs | MEMU |
| Train No. | Train Name | Operational Period | Current Status |
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| 03465/03466 | Malda Town - Digha Special | Up to 15/06/2025 | Revoked |
| 06559/06560 | Narangi – SMVT Bengaluru AC Express Special | Up to 18/07/2025 | Revoked |
| 07046/07047 | Naharlagun – Charlapalli Special | Up to 31/07/2025 | Revoked |
| 07029/07030 | Agartala – Secunderabad Special | Up to 31/10/2025 | ACTIVE |
Newly constructed track
The track from Dumka to Rampurhat become operational in June 2015 with Single-Line Electrification. This development shortened the distance between Jasidih and Rampurhat by 140 km, reducing it from approximately 270 km via Asansol.[2] The Third Line between Sainthia and Rampurhat became operational in 2019, while the Third Line between Rampurhat and Murarai was completed in October 2023.Currently, the Double Line between Rampurhat and Dumka is under construction, with a target completion set for FY 2025-26.The Rampurhat–Bhagalpur route via Dumka, with a total distance of 177 km and a total budget of ₹3,000 crore, is planned to be converted into a double line by FY 2026–27.
Track Speed Limitation
The Maximum Permissible Speed(MPS) of tracks on different routes is as follows:
Khana-Rampurhat-Gumani is 110 km/h and will be upgraded to 130 km/h under FY 2025-26, while Rampurhat-Dumka-Jasidih is 100 km/h.
Facilities
| Major Passenger Amenities at Rampurhat Junction | |
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| Category | Facility & Description |
| Waiting & Resting Facilities |
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| Platform Facilities & Electrical Equipments |
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| Ticketing & Reservation |
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| Transport Connectivity |
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| Passenger Convenience & Services |
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| Health & Safety |
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| Food & Retail |
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| Water & Cleanliness |
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| Infrastructure & Accessibility |
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| Operational and Technical Facilities at Rampurhat Junction | |
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| Category | Facility Details |
| Heavy Machinery & Emergency Units |
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| Inspection & Track Maintenance |
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| Crew Facilities |
*[Rampurhat has the highest number of beds among all 10 running rooms under Howrah (HWH) division including Howrah Junction with a average daily occupancy of 136 and 98 beds by multiple use.] |
| Goods & Freight Handling |
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| Administrative & Support Offices |
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Tourism
Rampurhat is mainly famous for its historical significance, being a major center of several ancient temples, making it a popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts.
- Tarapith : Tarapith is a prominent destination for tourism in West Bengal, attracting a huge number of devotees throughout the year, not only from within the state but also from neighboring regions such as Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and Assam which is located just 9 km from Rampurhat Railway Station.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.
- Ekachakra Dham: Ekchakra Dham (Located 20 km from Rampurhat Railway Station and 10 km from Tarapith at Birchandrapur) holds great significance as the birthplace of Nityananda Rama, born in 1474 CE, a revered spiritual leader in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition known as a close companion and devoted disciple of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Nityananda is often celebrated alongside him as Gaura-Nitai at Nabadwip Dham. The Dham is also known for its popular attractions like Mala Tala, Hantugada Tirtha, Pandava Tala, and Bankima Raya Mandira.In Hindu tradition, it is also believed to be a place where the five Pandavas from the Mahabharata stayed during their years of exile.
- Maluti : The Maa Mauliksha Temple, located 13.8 km from Rampurhat Railway Station in Maluti, Jharkhand, is dedicated to the principal deity of the Baj Basanta Ray royal family and serves as the Guardian Goddess of Maluti.The area is home to 72 ancient temples, built as monuments to the kings of the Pala Dynasty.
Tarabitan Tourism Property, located in Rampurhat (Near Rampurhat Circuit House) and managed by the Tourism Department under Government of West Bengal (WBTDCL), is a premier 3-star tourist lodge. It provides an excellent base for exploring nearby attractions like the Tarapith Temple (approximately 9 km away) and the Nalahati Sari Temple (approximately 16 km away). Conveniently, it is just 1.5 km from Rampurhat Railway Station.
Others
Nearest Airports : Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (87 km distance),Deoghar Airport (135 km Distance)
Rail Enquiry : 29611, 03461 255131
For Wheel Chair Booking : 7595061529
CUG number of Post In-charges : 9002022784
See also
References
- ^ Official website of the Birbhum district
- ^ "Dumka–Rampurhat train service flagged off". The Times of India. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
External links
- Ministry of Railways. (Official site)
- Rampurhat Junction railway station at the India Rail Info
