Jaynagar Majilpur railway station
Jaynagar Majilpur railway station is a Kolkata Suburban Railway Station on the Sealdah–Namkhana line with an approximate 49 kilometres (30 mi) distance from Sealdah railway station. It is under the jurisdiction of Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways. Jaynagar Majilpur railway station is one of the busiest railway stations of Sealdah railway division. More than 30 pairs of EMU local trains pass through the railway station on a daily basis. It is situated in South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Jaynagar Majilpur railway station serves Jaynagar Majilpur city and the surrounding areas.[1][2][3]
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Kolkata Suburban Railway Station | |||||||||||
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Location | Jaynagar Majilpur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal India | ||||||||||
Coordinates | 22.1693924°N 88.4160464°E | ||||||||||
Elevation | 8 metres (26 ft) | ||||||||||
Owned by | Indian Railways | ||||||||||
Operated by | Eastern Railway | ||||||||||
Line(s) | Sealdah–Namkhana line | ||||||||||
Platforms | 2 | ||||||||||
Tracks | 3 | ||||||||||
Connections | Taxi stand, Bus stand | ||||||||||
Construction | |||||||||||
Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) | ||||||||||
Parking | Available | ||||||||||
Bicycle facilities | Available | ||||||||||
Disabled access | Available | ||||||||||
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Status | Functioning | ||||||||||
Station code | JNM | ||||||||||
Zone(s) | Eastern Railway | ||||||||||
Division(s) | Sealdah | ||||||||||
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Opened | 1882 | ||||||||||
Electrified | 1965–66 | ||||||||||
Previous names | Eastern Bengal Railway | ||||||||||
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Geography
Jaynagar Majilpur railway station is located at 22°10′10″N 88°24′58″E. It has an average elevation of 8 metres (26 ft).[4]
History
In 1882, the Eastern Bengal Railway constructed a 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)-wide broad-gauge railway from Sealdah to Jaynagar Majilpur.[5]
Electrification
Electrification from Sealdah to Jaynagar Majilpur was completed with 25 kV AC overhead system in 1965–66.[6]
Station complex
The railway platform is very much well sheltered. The railway station possesses many facilities including water and sanitation. It is well connected to the State Highway 1. There is a proper approach road to this railway station.[7]
References
External links
- Media related to Category:Jaynagar Majilpur railway station at Wikimedia Commons