Barabar railway station is a railway station located in the state of Bihar, India. It serves the area around the Barabar Hills, a region in the Jehanabad district known for the ancient Barabar Caves, which are among the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in the Indian subcontinent.
| Name | Barabar railway station |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway station |
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
The station lies in central Bihar, providing rail connectivity to a predominantly rural catchment. The locality takes its name from the nearby Barabar Hills, which contain rock-cut caves dated to the Mauryan period and are historically associated with the reign of Emperor Ashoka and his successor Dasharatha Maurya.
Beyond its role in regional transport, the station's name links it to the cultural and archaeological heritage of the Barabar region. The Barabar and adjoining Nagarjuni caves are noted for their polished interiors and inscriptions associated with the Ājīvika sect, making the surrounding area a site of historical interest.