Aunrihar Junction is a railway station located in the town of Aunrihar in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It serves as a junction on the Indian Railways network, providing rail connectivity to the surrounding rural and semi-urban areas of eastern Uttar Pradesh.
| Name | Aunrihar Junction railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Aunrihar, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Type | Junction station |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | North Eastern Railway |
| Country | India |
Aunrihar Junction lies in the Ghazipur district, a region in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh. As a junction, it acts as a meeting point for rail lines connecting to neighbouring districts and major regional centres such as Varanasi, Ghazipur and Mau. The station handles passenger traffic catering primarily to local commuters, students and travellers heading to larger cities in the region.
The station is part of the North Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways. Lines passing through Aunrihar provide links towards Varanasi to the west and towards Ghazipur and Mau to the east, integrating the town with the broader rail network of the Purvanchal region.
Although a relatively small station compared to nearby major terminals, Aunrihar Junction is locally important because of its junction status, allowing passengers to interchange between routes. It supports daily commuting, regional trade movement and access to educational and medical facilities available in larger cities.