Banmankhi Junction is a railway station serving the town of Banmankhi in the Purnia district of the Indian state of Bihar. The station lies on the railway network of the East Central Railway (ECR) zone of Indian Railways and functions as a junction point for trains operating in the Kosi region of north-eastern Bihar.
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| Name | Banmankhi Junction |
| Type | Junction railway station |
| Location | Banmankhi, Purnia district, Bihar, India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | East Central Railway (ECR) |
| Region | Kosi / Seemanchal, Bihar |
The station is situated in Banmankhi, a sub-divisional town in Purnia district. It serves as one of the principal railheads for the surrounding rural belt and connects local commuters and long-distance travellers to other parts of Bihar and the wider Indian Railways network. As a junction, the station handles services along more than one route, supporting passenger movement across the Kosi region.
Banmankhi lies in the alluvial plains of north Bihar, between the larger urban centres of Purnia to the east and Saharsa to the west. The station provides connectivity in this corridor and is used by passengers travelling to nearby towns such as Purnia, Saharsa, Madhepura, Murliganj and onward to destinations in Bihar and beyond.
The station is administered as part of Indian Railways and falls under the jurisdiction of the East Central Railway zone, which is headquartered at Hajipur. Day-to-day operations, including ticketing, train movement and passenger amenities, are handled by railway staff posted at the station.
Banmankhi Junction plays an important role in regional transport for Purnia district and adjoining areas. The Kosi region has historically depended on rail connectivity for economic and social mobility, given the seasonal challenges posed by the Kosi river system to road travel. The station thus contributes to the integration of Banmankhi and surrounding villages with the rest of the country.