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Balotra railway station is a railway station serving the town of Balotra in the Balotra district of Rajasthan, India. It lies on the Indian Railways network and is operated under the North Western Railway zone.
| Name | Balotra railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Balotra, Rajasthan, India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | North Western Railway |
| Type | Railway station |
Balotra is a town in western Rajasthan known for its textile and cloth-printing industry, and the railway station provides an important rail link for both passenger movement and freight associated with this industry. The station connects Balotra with major towns and cities in Rajasthan and beyond.
The station is situated in the Luni–Samdari–Barmer corridor of the North Western Railway, an important route running through western Rajasthan towards the India–Pakistan border region. Trains passing through Balotra typically link it with Jodhpur, Barmer, Jaisalmer, and other regional centres, with through services connecting onward to destinations across India.
As the nearest railhead for Balotra town, the station supports the movement of textile goods, dyes, and chemicals associated with the local industry, in addition to serving daily passengers and pilgrims travelling to nearby religious sites in the Marwar region.