Aranthangi railway station is a railway station serving the town of Aranthangi in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu, India. It lies on the railway route connecting Pudukkottai with Karaikudi and other towns in the Chettinad region, and is operated by the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
| Name | Aranthangi railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Aranthangi, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | Southern Railway |
| Type | Railway station |
Aranthangi is a municipal town in the southern part of Pudukkottai district, situated between Pudukkottai and Karaikudi. The station provides rail access to the town and the surrounding rural hinterland, which is largely agrarian. It functions as one of the intermediate stations on the line linking the district headquarters at Pudukkottai with the Chettinad belt.
The station handles passenger services connecting Aranthangi to nearby junctions and towns within Tamil Nadu. Trains halting here typically link the station with destinations such as Pudukkottai, Karaikudi, Tiruchirappalli, and onward locations through connecting services.
As the principal railway facility for Aranthangi town, the station supports daily commuting, regional travel, and the movement of agricultural produce. It contributes to the connectivity of the southern Pudukkottai district with major rail hubs in Tamil Nadu.