Barhara Kothi railway station is a small railway station in the Purnia district of Bihar, India. It serves the village of Barhara Kothi and the surrounding rural area, providing basic passenger rail connectivity in the northeastern part of the state.
Key facts
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Barhara Kothi railway station |
| Location | Barhara Kothi, Purnia district, Bihar |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | East Central Railway |
| Type | Railway station |
Location and setting
The station lies in Barhara Kothi, a community development block in Purnia district in the Kosi–Seemanchal region of Bihar. The area is largely agrarian, and the station chiefly handles local passenger traffic between nearby towns rather than long-distance services.
Operations
Barhara Kothi is a halt-grade station along its route, with limited passenger amenities typical of smaller wayside stations on the Indian Railways network. It functions under the administrative jurisdiction of the East Central Railway zone, headquartered at Hajipur.
Significance
Although a minor station, Barhara Kothi contributes to last-mile rail access for residents of rural Purnia, linking the block to larger junctions in the region such as Purnia Junction and onward to the broader rail network of Bihar.
Related topics
- Purnia district
- Rail transport in Bihar
- East Central Railway zone
- List of railway stations in India
- Indian Railways
References
- Wikidata: Q63355733
- Indian Railways official website