Bhoke railway station is a small railway station in the state of Maharashtra, India. It serves the village of Bhoke and surrounding rural settlements, providing basic passenger rail connectivity on the route on which it lies.
Key facts
| Name | Bhoke railway station |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway station |
| Location | Maharashtra, India |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
Overview
Bhoke railway station functions as a wayside halt on the Indian Railways network in Maharashtra. Stations of this category typically handle passenger services for local commuters, with limited halts by long-distance trains. The station provides access to the village it is named after and acts as a feeder point for nearby agricultural and residential areas.
Operations
The station is operated by Indian Railways through the zonal railway responsible for the region. As with most small wayside stations in Maharashtra, day-to-day functions include the sale of unreserved passenger tickets, signalling for through trains, and the handling of scheduled passenger halts.
Significance
Although a minor station in terms of footfall and revenue, Bhoke contributes to the rural reach of the Indian rail network. Such halts are an important part of the broader passenger transport system in Maharashtra, where the railways supplement road-based transport between villages and larger towns.
Related topics
- Indian Railways
- Rail transport in India
- List of railway stations in Maharashtra
- Transport in Maharashtra
References
- Wikidata: Q21040958