Adipur Junction railway station is a railway station serving the town of Adipur in the Kachchh district of the Indian state of Gujarat. It lies on the broad-gauge network operated by the Indian Railways and falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Western Railway zone.
Key facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Adipur Junction railway station |
| Location | Adipur, Kachchh district, Gujarat, India |
| Type | Junction railway station |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Operator | Western Railway zone |
| Gauge | Broad gauge (1,676 mm) |
Location and setting
Adipur is a planned town in the Kachchh region of Gujarat, situated between Gandhidham and Bhuj. The station serves both Adipur and the surrounding settlements, and is located in proximity to the larger junction at Gandhidham Junction, one of the principal railheads of the Kachchh region.
Network and connectivity
The station forms part of the rail corridor that links the ports and towns of Kachchh with the rest of Gujarat and the wider Indian rail network. Trains passing through Adipur connect the area with major destinations including Ahmedabad, Mumbai and other cities, with onward services running towards Bhuj in the west.
Significance
As a junction station in the Kachchh region, Adipur supports both passenger movement and the freight traffic associated with nearby industrial and port activity, including the cargo flows linked to Kandla Port. The station contributes to the regional accessibility of Adipur, which is also known as a centre of education and resettlement history connected with Sindhi migration after 1947.
Related topics
- Western Railway zone
- Indian Railways
- Gandhidham Junction railway station
- Bhuj railway station
- Kachchh district
- Adipur
References
- Wikidata: Q60569441
- Indian Railways – Western Railway zone official information