Belanagar railway station is a suburban railway station situated in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. It serves the Belanagar locality and adjoining neighbourhoods on the northern fringe of the Kolkata metropolitan area, and forms part of the dense suburban network operated by the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Key facts
| Name | Belanagar railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Belanagar, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | Eastern Railway |
| Type | Suburban railway station |
Overview
Belanagar functions primarily as a halt for the Kolkata Suburban Railway services that connect the city centre with townships in the Hooghly–24 Parganas industrial belt. Like most stations on this network, it caters chiefly to daily commuters travelling to Kolkata for work, education and trade.
Services
The station is served by Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) local trains. It does not normally handle long-distance express or mail trains, which pass through major junctions on the same network without halting at intermediate suburban stations.
Significance
The station contributes to the wider suburban rail system around Kolkata, which is among the busiest commuter networks in India. By providing rail access to a residential belt outside central Kolkata, it supports daily passenger movement and reduces dependence on road transport in the corridor.
Related topics
- Eastern Railway zone
- Kolkata Suburban Railway
- Indian Railways
- North 24 Parganas district
- Rail transport in West Bengal
References
- Wikidata entity: Q59215453