Overview
Begunkodor railway station is a small railway station situated in the Purulia district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves the village of Begunkodor and the surrounding rural areas, lying on the Adra–Chandil section of railway lines administered by the South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Key facts
| Name | Begunkodor railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Begunkodor, Purulia district, West Bengal, India |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | South Eastern Railway |
| Division | Adra railway division |
| Line | Adra–Chandil section |
| Type | Railway station |
Background
Begunkodor lies in the Jhalda area of Purulia district, a region in the western part of West Bengal that borders Jharkhand. The local economy is largely agrarian, and the railway station functions as one of the basic transport links for residents commuting to nearby towns such as Jhalda, Purulia and Adra.
The station is part of the broader rail network that connects the industrial belt of Jharkhand with West Bengal, with trains running between major junctions including Adra and Chandil.
Local notability
Begunkodor station has attracted public attention over the years due to local folklore associating it with reports of paranormal sightings, which led to a long period during which the station was reportedly underused after dark. The station was later restored to fuller use, and is today operated as a regular halt with scheduled passenger services.
Services
The station primarily handles passenger trains on the Adra–Chandil route. Express and mail services on the corridor generally do not halt at Begunkodor, with stoppages reserved for local passenger trains catering to short-distance travellers.
Related topics
- South Eastern Railway zone
- Adra railway division
- Purulia district
- Adra Junction railway station
- Chandil Junction railway station
- Indian Railways
References
- Wikidata entity: Q25549245
- Indian Railways – South Eastern Railway zone official information