Rampurhat Junction railway station
রামপুরহাট জংশনरामपुरहाट जंक्शन RAMPURHAT JUNCTION | |||||
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 Rampurhat station – front view | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Rampurhat, Birbhum District, West BengalIndia | ||||
| Coordinates | 24°10′45″N87°46′55″E / 24.17917°N 87.78194°E / 24.17917; 87.78194 | ||||
| Elevation | 143 metres (469 ft) | ||||
| System |  Indian Railways | ||||
| Owned by | Indian Railways | ||||
| Operated by | Eastern Railway | ||||
| Lines | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 31M/Year | 85K/Day ( High ) | ||||
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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. Rampurhat Junction welcomes a steady stream of thousands of pilgrims daily to visit Tarapith Temple. From the far corners of West Bengal to distant regions across India, devotees undertake this sacred journey to seek divine blessings and experience the spiritual aura of the holy shrine. Rampurhat station is connected to almost every part of India. More than 150 express and passengers trains including 19 Originating & Terminating trains pass through the Rampurhat station everyday.
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) |
| West Bengal | 13th(+2) |
| India | under 120th(+18) |
Revenue
| Category | Revenue (INR) | Approximate Value |
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| Reservation Tickets - PRS | ₹30,55,14,892 | Nearly ₹31 Crore |
| Unreserved Tickets - UTS | ₹20,21,90,850 | Nearly ₹20 Crore |
| Total | ₹50,77,05,742 | Nearly ₹51 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 |
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. Among all the platforms, PF1 is the longest, measuring approximately 652 meters and PF1A is the shortest,measuring approximately 306 meters. The Length of PF2 & 3 is 606 meters and of PF4 & 5 is 575 meters.
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 | 114 |
| Originating of Mail/Express, Superfast, Passenger, MEMU | 19 |
| Terminating of Mail/Express, Superfast, Passenger, MEMU | 19 |
| Total Trains | 152 |
*All trains that pass through Rampurhat have a scheduled halt at Rampurhat Junction (Except: 12343/44Darjeeling Mail, 22301/02 NJP VandeBharat.)
| 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 SF Express | - | Superfast |
| 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 |
| 63405/63406, 63073/63074 | Rampurhat – Sahibganj MEMU | 2 Pairs | MEMU |
| 63007/63008 | Rampurhat – Katwa MEMU | 1 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 |
| 53403/53408 | Rampurhat – Jamalpur – Gaya Passenger | 1 Pairs | Passenger |
| Train No. | Train Name | Operational Period | Current Status |
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| 08047/08048 | Shalimar - Rangapara North Special | Up to 03/10/2025 | Revoked |
| 08625/08626 | Purnia Court - Ranchi Special | Up to 01/11/2025 | Revoked |
| 05951/05952 | New Tinsukia - SMVT Bengaluru Special | Up to 13/11/2025 | Revoked |
| 03429/03430 | Malda Town - Charlapalli Special | Up to 13/11/2025 | Revoked |
| 07046/07047 | Naharlagun – Charlapalli Special | Up to 04/12/2025 | Revoked |
| 03465/03466 | Malda Town - Digha Special | Up to 27/12/2025 | Revoked |
| 06559/06560 | Narangi – SMVT Bengaluru AC Express Special | Up to 29/12/2025 | Revoked |
| 07029/07030 | Agartala – Secunderabad Special | Long Term Special Train | ACTIVE |
Newly constructed track & Proposals
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.[3] The Indian Railways has approved the doubling of the 177 km long Bhagalpur–Dumka–Rampurhat railway line, spanning Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, at an estimated cost of ₹3,169 crore under PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.[4]
| Route | Distance (in km) | Current No of Track | Target No of Track | Budget (in crore) | Target completion year | Current Status |
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| Khana-Sainthia | 71 | Double | Tripple | - | 2028 | Final location survey including DPR has been sunctioned & finalized.[5] |
| Sainthia-Rampurhat-Murarai | 58 | Tripple | Quadruple | - | - | Final location survey has been sunctioned. |
| Murarai-Barharwa | 48 | Double | Tripple | 935 | 2028 | Feasibility study has been done & under development.[6] |
| Rampurhat-Dumka-Bhagalpur | 180 | Single | Double | 3169 | 2027 | Union Cabinet has approved & under development.[7] |
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.
To upgrade the maximum permissible speed of HWH-NJP Main Line from 110kmph to 130kmph from Khana to Gumani , several track renewal works are under progress. Among them, 28% works have already been completed.53% of works are under construction and physical progress of these works is 51% on average. Further, 19% works are yet to be started.
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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| 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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| Operational Facilities |
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| Crew Facilities |
*[Rampurhat Junction has not only more beds in its running room than Howrah Junction but also has the highest number of beds among all 10 running rooms under Howrah (HWH) division with an average daily occupancy of 136 and 98 beds by multiple use.] |
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Construction to get upgraded under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Rampurhat Station will be transformed into a world-class station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme with a total budget of approximately ₹38 crore, executed in two phases and will be fully completed in 2026-27.
| Phase | Target Work | Current status |
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| Phase I |
| Almost completed |
| Phase II |
| Under Construction |
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 [10] 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 [11] (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,[12] 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,[13] 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.
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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
- Sealdah Station
- Malda Town Station
- Asansol Junction
- List of railway stations in India
- Bardhaman-Rampurhat Section
- Rampurhat-Malda Town Section
- Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital
References
- ^Official website of the Birbhum district
- ^"Dumka–Rampurhat train service flagged off". The Times of India. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
- ^Millennium Post (30 October 2023). "ER aims to complete Rampurhat-Murarai third-line within 2023-24". Millennium Post. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^"Cabinet approves doubling of Bhagalpur – Dumka – Rampurhat single railway line section (177 km) in Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal with total cost of Rs. 3,169 Crore". Press Information Bureau. Government of India. 10 September 2025. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^"Rail Budget 2025: Rs 13955 cr allocation for FY26, Rs 68000 cr investment - Indian Railways' mega plan to boost connectivity in West Bengal". ET Now. 5 February 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^"Murarai - Barharwa 3rd line in Sahebganj , Pakur , Birbhum (Jharkhand , West Bengal): Project Updates & Investment Details | IIG". indiainvestmentgrid.gov.in. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^"Bhagalpur–Dumka–Rampurhat railways line to be doubled: Rs 3,169 crore project greenlit; freight, tourism to benefit". The Times of India. 10 September 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^"[Press Release:AMRIT BHARAT STATION SCHEME FOR DEVELOPMENT/MODERNIZATION OF STATIONS OVER EASTERN RAILWAY]". Eastern Railway (Indian Railways). Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^"Wayback Machine". er.indianrailways.gov.in. Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^"Kali Puja: Devotees visit Tarapith in WB to offer prayers". ANI. 24 October 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^"Ekachakra Dhama – The Birthplace of Lord Nityananda". ISKCON Bangalore (Official Blog). ISKCON Bangalore. 29 January 2015. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^"मालुटी मंदिर: झारखंड का मशहूर ऐतिहासिक स्थल". Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). Prabhat Khabar Group. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^Millennium Post (5 July 2021). "Work starts to develop 'Tarabitan' near Tarapith temple at Rs 5.16 cr". Millennium Post. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
External links
- Ministry of Railways. (Official site)
- Rampurhat Junction railway station at the India Rail Info
