Bijoor railway station is a small railway station in the Udupi district of the Indian state of Karnataka. It lies on the Konkan Railway route, which connects Mumbai in Maharashtra with Mangaluru in Karnataka along the western coast of India.
Key facts
| Name | Bijoor railway station |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway station |
| Location | Bijoor, Udupi district, Karnataka |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Konkan Railway Corporation |
| Line | Konkan Railway |
| Zone | Konkan Railway zone |
Overview
The station serves the village of Bijoor and surrounding settlements in coastal Karnataka. As with other intermediate halts on the Konkan Railway, it primarily caters to local commuters and provides regional connectivity along the corridor between Mangaluru and the stations of coastal Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra.
Background
The Konkan Railway, on which Bijoor is situated, was constructed during the 1990s by the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways. The line traverses the Western Ghats and the coastal plain, passing through numerous tunnels, bridges, and viaducts. Stations such as Bijoor were established as part of this network to serve smaller communities along the route.
Significance
Although a minor halt, Bijoor contributes to the accessibility of rural coastal Karnataka, allowing residents to connect with larger urban centres such as Udupi, Mangaluru, and Karwar via passenger services on the Konkan corridor.
Related topics
- Konkan Railway
- Udupi district
- List of railway stations in India
- Indian Railways
- Konkan Railway Corporation
References
- Wikidata: Q25549410
- Konkan Railway Corporation Limited – official network information