Overview
Bidar railway station is a railway station serving the city of Bidar, the headquarters of Bidar district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The station lies on the Vikarabad–Parli Vaijnath line and is operated by the South Central Railway zone of Indian Railways. It is the principal rail link for the Bidar region, which sits on the northern edge of Karnataka close to the Telangana border.
Key facts
| Name | Bidar railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Bidar, Bidar district, Karnataka, India |
| Operated by | Indian Railways |
| Zone | South Central Railway |
| Line | Vikarabad–Parli Vaijnath line |
| Type | Railway station |
| Country | India |
Background
Bidar is a historic city associated with the Bahmani and Barid Shahi dynasties, and the railway station functions as the main rail gateway for travellers visiting the city's fort, monuments and surrounding district. The station connects Bidar with cities in Telangana, Maharashtra and other parts of Karnataka through the broader Indian Railways network.
Line and connectivity
The station lies on the route running between Vikarabad Junction in Telangana and Parli Vaijnath in Maharashtra, providing connectivity through Hyderabad-area junctions to the wider rail network. Through services and connections at adjoining junctions link Bidar to destinations including Hyderabad, Secunderabad and Bengaluru.
Significance
As the only major railway station in Bidar district, it serves passenger traffic for the city as well as the surrounding taluks. The station supports tourism to Bidar's heritage sites, pilgrimage travel within the region, and movement of students and workers commuting to larger urban centres in Telangana and Karnataka.
Related topics
- Bidar
- Bidar district
- South Central Railway zone
- Indian Railways
- Vikarabad Junction railway station
- Parli Vaijnath railway station
- Rail transport in Karnataka
References
- Wikidata: Q17018298