Balabhadrapuram railway station is a railway station serving the village of Balabhadrapuram in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a wayside halt on the Indian Railways network and caters primarily to local passenger traffic from the surrounding rural area.
Key facts
| Name | Balabhadrapuram railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Balabhadrapuram, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Country | India |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Operator | South Coast Railway zone |
| Type | Wayside railway station |
Overview
The station is part of the dense railway grid of coastal Andhra Pradesh, a region historically served by the Howrah–Chennai main line and its branches. Stations of this category typically handle stoppages of passenger and MEMU services, while express and superfast trains pass through without halting. They function as access points for nearby villages, students travelling to district towns, and daily commuters.
Region and connectivity
Balabhadrapuram lies in the Godavari delta region, an area characterised by intensive paddy cultivation, aquaculture and a high density of small towns. Major nearby railway and road hubs include Rajahmundry, Samalkot Junction and Kakinada, which provide onward broad-gauge connectivity towards Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Chennai.
Administration
The station is administered by Indian Railways, the state-owned rail transport operator under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Following the reorganisation of railway zones, stations in the Andhra Pradesh region have been progressively brought under the South Coast Railway zone, with headquarters at Visakhapatnam.
Related topics
- East Godavari district
- South Coast Railway zone
- Indian Railways
- Rajahmundry railway station
- Samalkot Junction railway station
- Howrah–Chennai main line
References
- Wikidata entity: Q30622857
- Indian Railways official portal