Bijni railway station is a railway station serving the town of Bijni in the Chirang district of the Indian state of Assam. It lies on the Rangiya–Murkongselek section of the Northeast Frontier Railway and provides connectivity to the Bodoland Territorial Region with the rest of Assam and the wider Indian railway network.
Key facts
| Name | Bijni railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Bijni, Chirang district, Assam, India |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Northeast Frontier Railway (Indian Railways) |
| Line | Rangiya–Murkongselek section |
| Type | Railway station |
Overview
The station serves Bijni, a historic town that was once the seat of the erstwhile Bijni princely estate. It functions as a halt for passenger and express services running between western Assam and stations further east in the Brahmaputra valley.
Location and access
Bijni lies on the north bank of the Brahmaputra river, between Rangiya and Bongaigaon. The railway station is part of the broad-gauge corridor that links Guwahati and Rangiya with New Bongaigaon and onward to North Bengal, as well as eastward toward upper Assam.
Administration
The station is administered by the Northeast Frontier Railway zone of Indian Railways, headquartered at Maligaon in Guwahati. It falls within the operational jurisdiction of the Rangiya railway division.
Significance
Bijni station is one of the access points for travellers to the Chirang district and adjoining areas of the Bodoland Territorial Region. It supports local commuting, freight movement, and connectivity for institutions and markets in the region.
Related topics
- Northeast Frontier Railway
- Indian Railways
- Chirang district
- Bijni
- Rangiya railway division
- Bodoland Territorial Region
- Rail transport in Assam
References
- Wikidata: Q25549405
- Northeast Frontier Railway, Indian Railways