Asalpur Jobner railway station is a small railway station serving the towns of Asalpur and Jobner in the Jaipur district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It lies on the Phulera–Rewari section of the Indian Railways network and falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the North Western Railway zone.
Key facts
| Name | Asalpur Jobner railway station |
|---|---|
| Type | Indian Railways station |
| Location | Jobner, Jaipur district, Rajasthan, India |
| Railway zone | North Western Railway |
| Line | Phulera–Rewari line |
| Country | India |
Location and setting
The station is situated in the semi-arid plains of central Rajasthan, west of Jaipur. It primarily serves Jobner, a town historically associated with agricultural education and home to the Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University (SKNAU), as well as the neighbouring settlement of Asalpur. The surrounding region is largely agrarian, with the railway providing connectivity for residents, students and goods movement.
Services
As a wayside station, Asalpur Jobner handles passenger trains operating along the Phulera–Rewari corridor. The nearest major junction is Phulera, a significant railway hub where the line connects with the Ajmer–Delhi main line, providing onward connectivity towards Jaipur, Ajmer, Delhi and other destinations.
Significance
The station's relevance lies chiefly in providing rail access to Jobner, a town of educational and agricultural importance, and in serving as one of several intermediate halts that knit together rural Rajasthan with larger urban centres on the Indian Railways grid.
Related topics
- North Western Railway zone
- Phulera Junction railway station
- Jobner
- Jaipur district
- Indian Railways
- Rail transport in Rajasthan
References
- Wikidata: Q63371753
- Indian Railways, North Western Railway zone official information.