Belmuri railway station is a small railway station located in the Hooghly district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves the village of Belmuri and surrounding rural areas, providing local connectivity through the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Key facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Station name | Belmuri railway station |
| Location | Belmuri, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | Eastern Railway |
| Type | Railway station |
Overview
Belmuri station lies on the Howrah–Bardhaman chord section, one of the busy suburban corridors radiating from Howrah Junction. The station primarily handles local passenger traffic, with EMU (electric multiple unit) services connecting nearby commuters to Howrah and intermediate stations on the route.
Location and access
The station is situated in a predominantly rural part of Hooghly district. It functions as a halt for daily commuters, students and traders travelling between local townships and the larger urban centres of Howrah and Kolkata. Road access from the surrounding villages connects passengers to the platform area.
Services
Belmuri is served mainly by suburban EMU local trains operated by Eastern Railway under the Howrah suburban network. Long-distance express and mail trains generally pass through without halting.
Significance
As with other small stations on the Howrah–Bardhaman chord, Belmuri plays a role in supporting daily commuter movement in the region, linking villages and small towns of Hooghly district to the metropolitan economy of Kolkata.
Related topics
- Howrah–Bardhaman chord
- Eastern Railway zone
- Hooghly district
- Kolkata Suburban Railway
- Indian Railways
- Howrah Junction railway station
References
- Wikidata entity: Q59917372
- Indian Railways, Eastern Railway zone — official station listings.