Beliatore railway station is a small railway station located in the Bankura district of West Bengal, India. It serves the town of Beliatore and the surrounding rural areas, providing basic passenger rail connectivity in the region.
Key facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Station name | Beliatore railway station |
| Location | Beliatore, Bankura district, West Bengal, India |
| Country | India |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Operator | South Eastern Railway zone |
| Type | Railway station |
Overview
Beliatore railway station functions as a wayside halt on the rail network running through the Bankura district of southern West Bengal. The station caters primarily to local commuters, students, and residents from nearby villages who use rail services for travel to larger towns and cities in the region.
Location and geography
The station lies in Beliatore, a town in Bankura district. The wider district is part of the Rarh region of West Bengal, characterised by undulating terrain, laterite soil, and a predominantly agrarian economy. Bankura town and Durgapur are among the larger urban centres in the broader area connected by rail.
Administration
Like other railway stations in India, Beliatore is administered by Indian Railways, the state-owned national rail operator. Stations in the Bankura region typically fall under the operational jurisdiction of the South Eastern Railway zone, which manages a substantial part of the rail network in southern West Bengal.
Significance
Although a minor station, Beliatore contributes to last-mile rail connectivity in a predominantly rural part of West Bengal. Such halt stations are important for daily passenger movement, school and college commutes, and access to markets and administrative centres in district headquarters.
Related topics
- Bankura district
- South Eastern Railway zone
- Indian Railways
- Rail transport in West Bengal
- List of railway stations in India
References
- Wikidata entity: Q60071777
- Indian Railways official portal