Bishnupur railway station

Bishnupur is a normal station on the Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line and Maynapur- Bishnupur. It is located in Bishnupur district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves the temple town of Bishnupur and surrounding areas.

History
The Kharagpur–Midnapur branch line was opened in 1901. The Midnapore–Jharia extension of the Bengal Nagpur Railway, passing through Bankura district was opened around 1903–04. Officially Bishnupur railway station started its journey on 20 August 1903. Maa Sharda while going to Calcutta boarded a train from here. Also, there is a statue of her under the tree where she used to sit. The completion of the Bishnupur–Gokulnagar Joypur sector of the Seoraphuli Jn. –Bishnupur branch line]] was announced in the Railway Budget for 2009–10. Part of the line is under construction.

Trains
Bishnupur Junction (South Eastern Railway) serves as a vital transportation hub, connecting the temple town of Bishnupur with various destinations across West Bengal and India. Major trains operating at this junction include:
 * Aranyak Express
 * Rupashi Bangla SF Express
 * Purulia - Howrah SF Express
 * Haldia - Asansol SF
 * Digha - Asansol
 * Howrah - Adra Rani Shiromoni Exp
 * Puri - Kamakhya

Additionally, a variety of other express and passenger (and goods-carrying) trains operate at Bishnupur Junction, connecting the town to various destinations across the country.


 * Adra - Bishnupur
 * Kharagpur - Adra
 * Garhbeta - Adra
 * Kharagpur - Ranchi
 * Bishnupur - Dhanbad
 * Kharagpur - NSC Bose J Gomo

As of 2024, Bishnupur Junction boasts 3 platforms and 7 tracks, facilitating the smooth movement of a diverse range of trains.

Electrification
The Adra–Bheduasol sector was electrified in 1997–98, and the Bheduasol-Salboni sector in 1998–99.