Barabhum railway station is a railway station serving the area of Barabhum in the Purulia district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the Adra–Chandil section operated by the South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways and provides access by rail to a predominantly rural region of the Chota Nagpur Plateau fringe.
Key facts
| Name | Barabhum railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Barabhum, Purulia district, West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | South Eastern Railway |
| Line | Adra–Chandil section |
Background
The station takes its name from Barabhum, a historical region in the Manbhum area that once formed part of a local zamindari. The wider Purulia district, in which the station is situated, was transferred to West Bengal in 1956 following the reorganisation of states and the partition of the erstwhile Manbhum district.
Location and connectivity
Barabhum lies between the major junctions of Adra in West Bengal and Chandil in Jharkhand. The route forms part of the broader rail network linking the industrial belts of Dhanbad, Bokaro and Jamshedpur with the Adra division, which is one of the operational divisions of the South Eastern Railway.
Significance
As a wayside station, Barabhum serves passengers from surrounding villages and provides connectivity for daily commuters, traders and pilgrims travelling within the Purulia–Singhbhum belt. The station is part of the regional rail infrastructure that supports access to district headquarters, educational institutions and markets in towns such as Purulia and Adra.
Related topics
- Purulia district
- South Eastern Railway zone
- Adra railway division
- Adra Junction railway station
- Chandil Junction railway station
- Indian Railways
- Manbhum
References
- Wikidata: Q25549168