Binnaguri railway station is a small railway station located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, India. It serves the town of Binnaguri and the surrounding tea-growing belt of the Dooars region.
Key facts
| Name | Binnaguri railway station |
|---|---|
| Station code | BNV |
| Location | Binnaguri, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | Northeast Frontier Railway |
| Line | New Jalpaiguri–Alipurduar–Samuktala Road section |
Overview
Binnaguri railway station lies on the broad-gauge railway line connecting New Jalpaiguri with Alipurduar Junction, an important corridor through the Dooars in northern West Bengal. The station is administered by the Alipurduar division of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone of Indian Railways.
Location and setting
The station is situated in the Dooars, a sub-Himalayan plain that lies between the Teesta and Sankosh rivers. The region is known for its dense tea gardens, forest reserves and proximity to the Bhutan foothills. Binnaguri itself is a cantonment town and hosts an Indian Army establishment, which adds to the station's regional significance.
Connectivity
The station provides rail access to nearby destinations including New Mal Junction, New Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar Junction. Several passenger and express trains running between northern West Bengal and the rest of India halt at Binnaguri, linking the Dooars belt with cities such as Kolkata, Guwahati and New Delhi.
Significance
Binnaguri serves as a convenient railhead for tea estates in the surrounding area, including those around Banarhat, Birpara and Dhupguri. It is also used by personnel and families connected with the Binnaguri military station, and by visitors travelling to nearby tourist destinations such as Gorumara National Park, Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaldapara National Park.
Related topics
- Northeast Frontier Railway zone
- Alipurduar railway division
- Dooars
- Jalpaiguri district
- New Jalpaiguri railway station
- Alipurduar Junction railway station
- Gorumara National Park
References
- Wikidata: Q25549429
- Indian Railways – Northeast Frontier Railway zone