Bhawani Mandi railway station is a railway station serving the town of Bhawani Mandi in the Jhalawar district of Rajasthan, India. It lies on the Nagda–Mathura section of the West Central Railway zone of Indian Railways and functions as one of the principal railheads for the southeastern part of Rajasthan along the Rajasthan–Madhya Pradesh border.
Key Facts
| Name | Bhawani Mandi railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Bhawani Mandi, Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, India |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | West Central Railway |
| Line | Nagda–Mathura section |
| Type | Railway station |
Location and Geography
Bhawani Mandi is situated in the southern part of Rajasthan, close to the state's boundary with Madhya Pradesh. The town is an important agricultural trading centre, and the railway station serves both Bhawani Mandi and a number of nearby settlements in the Jhalawar district as well as adjoining areas of Mandsaur district in Madhya Pradesh.
Line and Connectivity
The station lies on the broad gauge Nagda–Mathura line, a key route that links the Western Railway's Mumbai–Delhi corridor at Nagda Junction with the North Central Railway network at Mathura Junction. The line passes through Kota, one of the major junctions of the West Central Railway. Through this alignment, Bhawani Mandi is connected by rail to cities including Kota, Ratlam, Ujjain, Nagda, Mathura, New Delhi and Mumbai.
Significance
As a stop on a heavily used trunk route, Bhawani Mandi station handles passenger traffic for travellers from Jhalawar district and the surrounding region. The station also supports goods movement associated with the local agricultural economy, particularly the trade in coriander, soybean, garlic and other commodities for which Bhawani Mandi's mandi is known.
Administration
The station is administered under the Kota railway division of the West Central Railway zone, headquartered at Jabalpur. Train operations, ticketing and station maintenance fall under the jurisdiction of this division.
Related Topics
- Indian Railways
- West Central Railway zone
- Kota railway division
- Nagda–Mathura line
- Jhalawar district
- Bhawani Mandi
- Kota Junction railway station
References
- Wikidata: Q24945136
- Indian Railways, West Central Railway zone — official information.