Bagaha railway station is a railway station serving the town of Bagaha in the West Champaran district of Bihar, India. It lies on the network of Indian Railways and is operated under the East Central Railway zone.
Key facts
| Name | Bagaha railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Bagaha, West Champaran district, Bihar |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | East Central Railway |
| Division | Samastipur railway division |
Overview
The station is situated on the Gorakhpur–Narkatiaganj–Muzaffarpur route, an important corridor connecting eastern Uttar Pradesh with northern Bihar. It functions as a stop for passenger and express services running between major hubs such as Gorakhpur, Narkatiaganj, and Muzaffarpur.
Background
Bagaha is a sub-divisional town located near the foothills bordering Nepal, and the railway station has historically supported regional movement of agricultural produce, sugarcane traffic linked to local mills, and passengers travelling toward the Valmiki Tiger Reserve area. The line through Bagaha was originally laid in metre gauge during the colonial period and was later converted to broad gauge as part of the Indian Railways gauge conversion programme (Project Unigauge).
Significance
As one of the principal stations between Narkatiaganj and Gorakhpur, Bagaha provides rail connectivity to a region that is otherwise served largely by road. Its proximity to the Indo-Nepal border and to the Valmiki Tiger Reserve gives it a role in tourist and pilgrim traffic in addition to routine passenger movement.
Related topics
- Bagaha
- West Champaran district
- East Central Railway zone
- Samastipur railway division
- Narkatiaganj Junction railway station
- Indian Railways
References
- Wikidata: Q25549065
- Indian Railways, East Central Railway zonal information