Birsinghpur railway station is a railway station located in the Umaria district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It serves the town of Birsinghpur Pali and the surrounding region, which is known for coal mining and thermal power generation.
Key facts
| Name | Birsinghpur railway station |
|---|---|
| Type | Indian Railways station |
| Location | Birsinghpur Pali, Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | West Central Railway |
| Line | Katni–Bilaspur section |
Overview
The station lies on the Katni–Bilaspur railway line, a route that links the Howrah–Mumbai trunk corridor through central India. It falls within the operational area of the West Central Railway zone of Indian Railways. The station handles passenger traffic for Birsinghpur Pali and nearby settlements, and the surrounding area is also served by goods movement related to the local coal-based economy.
Location and surroundings
Birsinghpur Pali is situated in the Umaria district, a region in the Vindhya–Baghelkhand belt of Madhya Pradesh. The town hosts the Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station, one of the major thermal power plants operated by the Madhya Pradesh Power Generating Company, and lies in proximity to coalfields associated with the South Eastern Coalfields. The railway station is therefore an important access point for movement of personnel and supplies linked to these establishments.
Services
The station is a stop for several passenger and express trains running between Katni Junction and Bilaspur Junction, providing onward connections to destinations across northern, central, and eastern India. Nearby major junctions include Katni Junction to the west and Bilaspur Junction to the east.
Significance
Apart from serving local passenger needs, the station's relevance is tied to the industrial activity of the region. The presence of the thermal power plant and the coal-bearing belt of Umaria district contribute to the station's role within the regional rail network.
Related topics
- Umaria district
- West Central Railway zone
- Katni–Bilaspur line
- Sanjay Gandhi Thermal Power Station
- Indian Railways
- List of railway stations in Madhya Pradesh
References
- Wikidata: Q25549438
- Indian Railways, West Central Railway zone — official station information