Azamnagar Road railway station is a small railway station in the Katihar district of the Indian state of Bihar. It serves the town of Azamnagar and the surrounding rural areas, providing basic passenger rail connectivity in the region. The station falls under the administration of the Katihar railway division of the Northeast Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Key facts
| Name | Azamnagar Road railway station |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway station |
| Location | Azamnagar, Katihar district, Bihar |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Division | Katihar |
Location and setting
The station is situated in the Katihar district in the Seemanchal region of north-eastern Bihar. The surrounding area is largely agricultural, with paddy and jute being among the principal crops. Azamnagar is connected by road to nearby towns including Katihar and Kishanganj, and the railway station supplements this road network for inter-district travel.
Operations
As a wayside halt on its line, Azamnagar Road handles a limited number of passenger services. Like other small stations in the Katihar division, it primarily caters to local commuters travelling to larger junctions for onward connections to long-distance trains.
Significance
The station contributes to rural rail access in the Seemanchal belt, an area where train travel remains an important mode of affordable transport. It links smaller settlements to the broader rail network of Bihar and the wider eastern Indian region.
Related topics
- Katihar railway division
- Northeast Frontier Railway zone
- Katihar district
- Indian Railways
- Rail transport in Bihar
References
- Wikidata: Q63370542