Baheri railway station is a railway station serving the town of Baheri in the Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It lies on the railway network operated by Indian Railways and provides connectivity to the surrounding tehsil, which is an agricultural and small-industry hub in the Rohilkhand region.
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Town served | Baheri |
| District | Bareilly |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Type | Railway station |
Location and setting
Baheri is a town and tehsil headquarters in the northern part of Bareilly district, located in the foothills of the Kumaon region near the Uttarakhand border. The railway station functions as a local transit point for residents of Baheri and nearby villages, complementing road links to Bareilly city, Pilibhit, and the hill destinations of Uttarakhand.
Background
Railway development in the Rohilkhand region was historically driven by the lines built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to connect the agricultural plains with the larger junctions at Bareilly, Lucknow, and Moradabad. Stations such as Baheri form part of the dense network that consolidated under Indian Railways after 1951 and were subsequently grouped under the Northern and North Eastern zonal organisations.
Services
The station handles passenger services that connect smaller towns of the district to regional hubs. Baheri is primarily used by daily commuters, traders, students, and pilgrims travelling within Uttar Pradesh and to neighbouring states.
Significance
As the rail point closest to Baheri town, the station supports the movement of agricultural produce, particularly sugarcane, paddy, and wheat, for which the surrounding region is known. It also assists in linking the rural population of northern Bareilly district to wider rail networks.
Related topics
- Baheri
- Bareilly district
- Bareilly Junction railway station
- Indian Railways
- Rohilkhand
- Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
References
- Wikidata: Q25549078
- Indian Railways official network information