Babatpur railway station is a railway station serving the village of Babatpur in the Varanasi district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It lies on the Varanasi–Jaunpur section of the Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways and is best known for its proximity to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, the airport serving Varanasi.
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Station name | Babatpur |
| Location | Babatpur, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | Northern Railway |
| Line | Varanasi–Jaunpur line |
| Type | Wayside railway station |
The station is situated in Babatpur, a settlement in the Varanasi district, roughly along the route connecting Varanasi with Jaunpur. The surrounding area is largely rural, with agricultural land interspersed with residential clusters. The station's significance is enhanced by its location near Varanasi's airport, which lies on the outskirts of the city.
Babatpur is a wayside halt at which selected passenger and local trains operating between Varanasi Junction and Jaunpur stop. Long-distance express services typically pass through without halting. The station provides basic passenger amenities consistent with a small halt on the section.
While Babatpur itself is a minor station, the village name is widely recognised because of the airport located nearby. Road connectivity from Varanasi city to the airport passes through Babatpur, and the railway station serves residents of the surrounding villages who require local rail access toward Varanasi or Jaunpur.