Banasthali Niwai railway station is a small railway station in the Tonk district of Rajasthan, India. It primarily serves the township of Banasthali Vidyapith and the nearby town of Niwai, providing rail access to one of the country's well-known residential institutions for women's education.
| Name | Banasthali Niwai railway station |
|---|---|
| Type | Indian Railways station |
| Location | Niwai, Tonk district, Rajasthan, India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | North Western Railway |
| Line | Jaipur–Sawai Madhopur section |
The station lies on the railway route connecting Jaipur with Sawai Madhopur, a section that forms part of the broader corridor linking Rajasthan's capital with central India via Kota. It functions as a halt for several passenger and express services that stop at intermediate stations between Jaipur Junction and Sawai Madhopur Junction.
The station is situated close to the campus of Banasthali Vidyapith, a residential university for women founded in 1935 by Hiralal Shastri and Ratan Shastri. Its proximity to the institution makes it a commonly used arrival point for students, faculty and visitors travelling to the university. The town of Niwai, an administrative and market centre in Tonk district, lies in the immediate vicinity.
As a wayside station on the Jaipur–Sawai Madhopur line, Banasthali Niwai is served chiefly by passenger trains and select express services that have scheduled halts in the section. Onward connectivity from Jaipur Junction extends to Delhi, Ajmer and other parts of Rajasthan, while Sawai Madhopur Junction provides links towards Kota, Mumbai and the Golden Quadrilateral route.
The station's main significance lies in its role as the rail gateway to Banasthali Vidyapith, which draws students from across India. It also supports local commuter movement within Tonk district, where rail infrastructure is otherwise limited.