Akodia railway station is a small railway station serving the town of Akodia in the Shajapur district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It lies on the Ratlam–Bhopal section of the Western Railway zone of Indian Railways and primarily handles passenger services on this route.
Key facts
| Name | Akodia railway station |
|---|---|
| Station code | AKD |
| Location | Akodia, Shajapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Line | Ratlam–Bhopal section |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | Western Railway |
| Division | Ratlam railway division |
| Track | Broad gauge (1,676 mm) |
| Electrification | Yes |
Location
The station is located in Akodia, a town in the Shujalpur tehsil of Shajapur district in the Malwa region of central Madhya Pradesh. It is situated on the rail corridor that connects the industrial town of Ratlam, in the west of the state, with Bhopal, the state capital, passing through the towns and agricultural belt of the Malwa plateau.
Line and services
Akodia lies on the Ratlam–Bhopal main line, an important broad gauge route of the Western Railway. The section forms part of the wider rail link between western India and central India, with onward connectivity towards Mumbai via Ratlam and towards Itarsi and the south-east via Bhopal. The station is served mainly by passenger and local express trains; long-distance superfast services on the route generally do not halt here.
Administration
The station falls under the administrative control of the Ratlam railway division of the Western Railway zone. Maintenance of track, signalling and traction on this section is carried out by the division, which also manages neighbouring stations on the Ratlam–Bhopal route.
Significance
As a wayside station, Akodia primarily serves the local population of Akodia town and surrounding villages, providing access to rail-based travel for commuters, students and traders. The station also supports the movement of agricultural produce typical of the Malwa region.
Related topics
- Ratlam railway division
- Western Railway zone
- Ratlam–Bhopal line
- Shajapur district
- Indian Railways
- Rail transport in Madhya Pradesh
References
- Wikidata: Akodia railway station (Q25548881)
- Indian Railways, Western Railway zone — official station and route information.