Bilara railway station is a railway station serving the town of Bilara in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, India. It lies on the metre-gauge and broad-gauge network of the Indian Railways and falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the North Western Railway zone.
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bilara, Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, India |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | North Western Railway |
| Type | Railway station |
Overview
The station provides rail access to Bilara, a tehsil headquarters in Jodhpur district. It serves as a halt for passenger services connecting smaller towns in central Rajasthan with larger junctions in the region.
Location and connectivity
Bilara is situated in the central part of Rajasthan, between Jodhpur and Ajmer. The station provides rail connectivity to nearby towns and serves both local commuters and travellers passing through the route. Road links from the station connect Bilara to surrounding villages and to the wider state highway network.
Administration
The station is operated and maintained by the North Western Railway, one of the eighteen zones of the Indian Railways, headquartered at Jaipur. Day-to-day operations, including ticketing and traffic management, follow the standard procedures laid down by Indian Railways.
Significance
As a regional station, Bilara plays a role in supporting passenger mobility and the movement of goods linked to the agricultural and small-scale industrial activities of the surrounding area. It contributes to the rural rail network that complements the major trunk routes of Rajasthan.
Related topics
- North Western Railway zone
- Indian Railways
- Jodhpur district
- Bilara
- Rajasthan
- List of railway stations in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q85747184
- Indian Railways, North Western Railway zone official records