Birmitrapur railway station is a railway station serving the town of Birmitrapur in the Sundargarh district of Odisha, India. It lies on the Birmitrapur–Rourkela branch line in the Chakradharpur railway division of the South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Key facts
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Birmitrapur, Sundargarh district, Odisha |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | South Eastern Railway |
| Division | Chakradharpur |
| Line | Rourkela–Birmitrapur branch line |
| Type | Branch line terminus |
Background
Birmitrapur is a town historically associated with limestone and dolomite mining, and the railway connection to the area has long been linked to the movement of mineral freight to industrial centres, particularly the Rourkela Steel Plant. The station functions as the terminal point of the branch line that connects Birmitrapur with Rourkela Junction, an important hub on the Howrah–Mumbai main line.
Location and connectivity
The station provides rail access to Birmitrapur town, situated near the Odisha–Jharkhand border. The branch line links the town with Rourkela Junction, from where onward connections to the rest of the Indian Railways network are available. Road links connect Birmitrapur to Rourkela and other parts of Sundargarh district.
Significance
The Birmitrapur–Rourkela line has historically supported the transport of limestone and other minerals from the Birmitrapur area to steel and cement industries. Passenger services on the branch have provided commuter access between Birmitrapur and Rourkela.
Related topics
- South Eastern Railway zone
- Chakradharpur railway division
- Rourkela Junction railway station
- Birmitrapur
- Sundargarh district
- Indian Railways
References
- Wikidata: Q25549436
- Indian Railways, South Eastern Railway zone official information