Bharpura Pahleza Ghat Junction is a railway station located in the state of Bihar, India. The station serves the locality of Pahleza Ghat on the northern bank of the Ganga river and acts as a junction point on the regional rail network operated by Indian Railways.
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Station type | Junction railway station |
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Locality | Pahleza Ghat |
Background
Pahleza Ghat is historically known as a ferry crossing on the Ganga, situated opposite Pahalgam Ghat / Digha on the Patna side. The ghat has long served as a transit point for passengers and goods moving between north and south Bihar. The railway station at Bharpura Pahleza Ghat was developed to connect this riverside locality with the broader rail network in the Saran region.
Location and connectivity
The station lies in the Saran district area of Bihar, north of the Ganga. It is geographically close to Sonpur, an important railway centre on the Sonpur–Hajipur corridor, and is integrated into the local rail services that link the Chhapra–Sonpur–Hajipur belt. Its junction status indicates that it serves as a meeting point for more than one route in the local network.
Significance
As a junction in a riverine and historically ferry-dependent area, the station contributes to the integration of riverside communities with rail-based transport. It supports passenger movement between rural settlements in northern Bihar and major hubs such as Patna, Hajipur, Sonpur and Chhapra.
Related topics
- Sonpur Junction railway station
- Hajipur Junction railway station
- Chhapra Junction railway station
- East Central Railway zone
- Rail transport in Bihar
- Saran district
References
- Wikidata entity: Q26963242
- Indian Railways – official station and zonal information