Bais Godam railway station is a railway station located in the city of Jaipur, in the state of Rajasthan, India. It serves as one of the smaller railway halts within the Jaipur urban area, falling under the jurisdiction of the North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Key facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway station |
| Location | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | North Western Railway |
Overview
Bais Godam is situated in the western part of Jaipur, an area historically associated with timber and goods storage, from which the locality derives its name. The station lies on the railway corridor passing through the Jaipur metropolitan region and primarily caters to local commuters and goods traffic moving along the route.
Background
The Jaipur region has been served by rail since the late 19th century, when the erstwhile Rajputana–Malwa Railway extended its network across present-day Rajasthan. Following successive reorganisations of Indian Railways, the lines around Jaipur were placed under the Jaipur railway division of the North Western Railway zone, headquartered at Jaipur Junction.
Significance
As a subsidiary station within the Jaipur city area, Bais Godam contributes to the suburban movement of passengers and supports the operations of the larger junction at Jaipur. Its location within the urban grid makes it accessible to nearby residential and commercial localities.
Related topics
- Jaipur Junction railway station
- North Western Railway zone
- Indian Railways
- Rail transport in Rajasthan
- Jaipur
References
- Wikidata entity: Q24949515
- Indian Railways – North Western Railway zone