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Baramati railway station

Baramati railway station is a railway station serving the town of Baramati in Pune district of Maharashtra, India. It is operated by the Central Railway zone of Indian Railways and functions as the terminus of a branch line connecting Baramati to the main Pune–Daund corridor.

Key Facts

Attribute Details
Type Railway station
Location Baramati, Pune district, Maharashtra
Country India
Operator Indian Railways
Zone Central Railway
Line Daund–Baramati branch line

Background

Baramati is a major taluka headquarter and commercial centre in western Maharashtra, situated on the banks of the Karha river. The railway station provides rail access to the town, which is otherwise connected by road to Pune, Solapur and other parts of the state. The station lies on a branch line that diverges from the Pune–Solapur main route, with Daund Junction serving as the principal junction point for this branch.

Connectivity and Services

The station handles passenger services that link Baramati to Daund and onward to Pune. The branch line primarily caters to local commuters, students, traders and pilgrims travelling to and from the town. Goods traffic on the line includes agricultural produce, sugar from local cooperative mills, and other commodities associated with the region's economy.

Significance

Baramati is known nationally as a centre of agriculture, sugar cooperatives, and educational institutions, and as the political base associated with the Pawar family. The railway station supports the town's role as a regional hub and provides an alternative to road transport for both passengers and freight movement in the southern part of Pune district.

References

  • Wikidata entity: Q24948926
  • Indian Railways, Central Railway zone official information