Berhampore Court railway station is a railway station serving the town of Berhampore (also spelt Baharampur) in the Murshidabad district of the Indian state of West Bengal. The station is named after its proximity to the Berhampore court complex and lies on the Sealdah–Lalgola line of the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
| Name | Berhampore Court railway station |
|---|---|
| Station code | BPC |
| Location | Berhampore, Murshidabad district, West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Line | Sealdah–Lalgola line |
| Operator | Eastern Railway, Indian Railways |
| Division | Sealdah railway division |
| Track | Broad gauge, electrified |
The station is situated within the municipal limits of Berhampore, the headquarters of Murshidabad district. Berhampore is located on the eastern bank of the Bhagirathi (Hooghly) river and historically developed as an administrative and military centre during the colonial period. The station serves passengers travelling for court-related work, district administration, education and trade in the town.
The Sealdah–Lalgola line connects Sealdah in Kolkata with Lalgola near the international border with Bangladesh, running through the districts of North 24 Parganas, Nadia and Murshidabad. The line is one of the principal suburban and intercity corridors of the Sealdah division and serves as the main rail link between Kolkata and the Murshidabad region. The corridor has been converted to broad gauge and electrified, allowing through running of EMU services and conventional express trains.
The station handles passenger and EMU services operating along the Sealdah–Lalgola route. Major stations on either side of Berhampore Court on the line include Krishnanagar City Junction, Plassey, Murshidabad and Lalgola. Long-distance trains, including the Hazarduari Express and Bhagirathi Express, connect Berhampore Court with Kolkata and other destinations.
As the principal railway station of Berhampore town, the station is an important node for daily commuters, traders and visitors to the historic sites of Murshidabad, including Hazarduari Palace and the former Nawabi capital. It also functions as a gateway for visitors to district court premises and government offices located in Berhampore.