Bauria railway station

Overview

Bauria railway station is a railway station situated in the Howrah district of West Bengal, India. It serves the town of Bauria and the surrounding industrial and residential areas along the western bank of the Hooghly River. The station lies on the suburban network operated by the South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways and forms part of the Howrah–Kharagpur line, falling within the Kharagpur railway division.

Key facts

Name	Bauria railway station
Location	Bauria, Howrah district, West Bengal
Country	India
Owner	Indian Railways
Operator	South Eastern Railway
Division	Kharagpur
Line	Howrah–Kharagpur line
Type	Suburban railway station

Background

Bauria is an industrial neighbourhood in the Uluberia community development block of Howrah district, historically associated with jute mills, cotton manufacturing and chemical units established along the Hooghly. The railway station provides daily commuter access to Howrah, Santragachi, Uluberia and other points along the South Eastern Railway's suburban corridor.

Line and connectivity

The station is located on the Howrah–Kharagpur section, one of the busiest railway corridors in eastern India. This route forms part of the historic alignment that connects Kolkata with Chennai via the Howrah–Chennai main line. Local Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) services link Bauria with Howrah Junction in the north and with stations such as Uluberia, Bagnan, Mecheda and Kharagpur to the south.

Adjacent stations

Chengail (towards Howrah)
Fort Gloster (towards Kharagpur)

Significance

Bauria station plays an important role in the daily movement of industrial workers and commuters between the riverside manufacturing belt of Howrah district and Kolkata. Its proximity to long-established mills and factories has made it a key suburban halt on the corridor.

References

Wikidata entity: Q25549235
Indian Railways, South Eastern Railway zone — official timetables and station listings.

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