Barapalasi railway station is a small railway station located in the state of Jharkhand, India. It serves the village of Barapalasi and the surrounding rural areas, providing basic rail connectivity for local passengers.
Key facts
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway station |
| State | Jharkhand |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
Overview
Barapalasi is among the numerous wayside halts that form part of the dense rail network operated by Indian Railways across eastern India. Stations of this category typically handle passenger services and act as boarding points for residents of nearby villages, while express and long-distance trains generally pass through without stopping.
Location and context
Jharkhand, formed in 2000 after its separation from Bihar, is traversed by several important rail corridors that link the mineral-rich Chota Nagpur Plateau with the rest of the country. Smaller stations such as Barapalasi support this network by extending access to interior areas.
Administration
The station falls under the jurisdiction of Indian Railways, the state-owned operator that manages the country's rail infrastructure through a system of zonal and divisional offices. Operations at smaller halts cover ticketing, signalling and the handling of stopping passenger services.
Related topics
- Indian Railways
- Rail transport in India
- Transport in Jharkhand
- List of railway stations in Jharkhand
References
- Wikidata entry: Q63992220