Biraul Railway Station is a railway station serving the town of Biraul in the Darbhanga district of Bihar, India. It lies on the railway network operated by the Indian Railways and provides connectivity to the largely agrarian region of north Bihar between the Kosi and Kamala river basins.
Key facts
| Name | Biraul Railway Station |
|---|---|
| Location | Biraul, Darbhanga district, Bihar |
| Country | India |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Type | Railway station |
Location and setting
Biraul is a sub-divisional town in Darbhanga district in the Mithila region of north Bihar. The station functions primarily as a local halt serving the town and the surrounding rural hinterland, where agriculture, particularly paddy and cash crops, dominates the economy. Darbhanga, the district headquarters, is the nearest major junction and administrative centre.
Significance
Rail access at Biraul supports passenger movement for residents travelling to district and divisional centres for education, healthcare, employment, and trade. The station also contributes to integrating smaller towns of the Mithila plain into the broader Indian Railways network.
Related topics
- Darbhanga district
- Darbhanga Junction railway station
- East Central Railway zone
- Indian Railways
- Mithila region
- Rail transport in Bihar
References
- Wikidata entity: Q63360923
- Indian Railways official portal