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Adina railway station

Adina railway station is a small railway station situated in the Malda district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves the village of Adina and the surrounding area, including the historic site of Adina Mosque, one of the largest medieval mosques in the Indian subcontinent. The station lies on the Barharwa–Azimganj–Katwa loop line of the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Key facts

Name Adina railway station
Location Adina, Malda district, West Bengal
Country India
Owner Indian Railways
Operator Eastern Railway zone
Line Barharwa–Azimganj–Katwa loop line
Structure type At-grade (standard)

Overview

Adina station functions primarily as a halt for passenger and local services connecting smaller settlements in Malda district with larger junctions such as Malda Town and Barharwa. The station is best known for its proximity to the ruins of the Adina Mosque, built in the 14th century during the reign of Sultan Sikandar Shah of the Bengal Sultanate, which makes the station a point of access for visitors to the heritage complex.

Location and connectivity

The station lies a short distance from National Highway 12 (formerly NH 34), which runs through the Malda region. The nearest major railway junction is Malda Town railway station, an important station on the Sahibganj loop of the Howrah–Delhi main line. Adina is positioned in the historically significant region of Pandua, which served as a capital of the Bengal Sultanate during the 14th century.

Significance

Although a minor station in terms of traffic, Adina is notable for providing rail access to the archaeological remains of medieval Pandua. The area around the station includes the Adina Deer Park (Adina Wildlife Sanctuary), a protected forest reserve maintained by the West Bengal Forest Department, which adds tourism value to the locality.

References

  • Wikidata: Q60177423
  • Indian Railways, Eastern Railway zone — official station listings.