Overview
Beliaghata Road railway station is a small railway station situated in the Beliaghata locality of Kolkata, in the state of West Bengal, India. It serves as a wayside halt on the suburban network connecting central Kolkata with the eastern and northern fringes of the metropolitan area, and primarily caters to commuter traffic.
Key facts
| Name | Beliaghata Road railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Beliaghata, Kolkata |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Type | Railway station |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
Background
Beliaghata is a densely populated neighbourhood in the eastern part of Kolkata, historically associated with canal-side trade along the Beliaghata Canal and with industrial and residential development in the twentieth century. Rail connectivity to the area forms part of the broader suburban rail network that links the inner districts of Kolkata with surrounding suburbs and junction stations such as Sealdah and Kolkata.
Services and facilities
The station functions chiefly as a halt for short-distance passenger and EMU services. As with most minor suburban stations in the Kolkata region, it offers basic platform infrastructure for boarding and alighting commuters, with ticketing arrangements operated under the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Significance
Although a minor station in terms of long-distance traffic, Beliaghata Road plays a useful role in the daily commuter movement within Kolkata. Its location places it within reach of residential pockets, schools, and commercial establishments in the Beliaghata area, providing an alternative to road-based public transport in a part of the city often affected by traffic congestion.
Related topics
- Beliaghata
- Kolkata Suburban Railway
- Eastern Railway zone
- Sealdah railway station
- Indian Railways
- Transport in Kolkata
References
- Wikidata entity: Q56278579
- Indian Railways — Eastern Railway zone official information