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{{Infobox station<br />
| name = Khatipura Railway Station<br />
| native_name = खातीपुरा रेलवे स्टेशन<br />
| native_name_lang = hi<br />
| type = Indian Railways station<br />
| style = Indian Railways<br />
| address = Sector 5, Ganga Marg, Indira Gandhi Nagar, Keshar Vihar, Jaipur – 303012, Rajasthan, India<br />
| country = India<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|26.8364|75.8908|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline,title}}<br />
| elevation = 362 m<br />
| structure = Standard (on-ground station)<br />
| platforms = 6<br />
| tracks = Double Electric Line<br />
| parking = Yes<br />
| bicycle = Yes<br />
| electrified = Yes<br />
| owned = Indian Railways<br />
| operator = North Western Railway<br />
| zone = NWR<br />
| status = Functioning<br />
}}<br />
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'''Khatipura Railway Station''' (station code: '''KWP''') is a suburban railway station located in the eastern part of [[Jaipur]] city in Rajasthan, India. The station operates under the [[Jaipur railway division]] of the [[North Western Railway zone]]. It primarily serves the residential regions of Keshar Vihar, [[Indira Gandhi]] Nagar, and adjoining eastern suburbs of Jaipur.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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In 2022, Khatipura was redeveloped to relieve congestion at Jaipur Junction. <ref>{{cite news |title=Khatipura junction redeveloped to share increasing load on Jaipur Junction |url=https://www.news18.com/news/auto/khatipura-junction-redeveloped-to-share-increasing-load-on-jaipur-junction-6616771.html |work=News18 |date=2025-01-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ganga Marg to be widened; better connectivity to Khatipura station planned |url=https://www.patrika.com/en/jaipur-news/railway-news-khatipura-station-gift-to-jaipur-major-train-to-halt-jodhpur-sabarmati-canceled-on-nov-27-28-20126220 |work=Patrika |date=2025-11-27}}</ref><br />
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In 2025, major redevelopment work began at the station under the North Western Railway's suburban development plan.<ref>{{cite news |title=जयपुर खातीपुरा स्टेशन बनेगा हाई-टेक, यात्रियों को मिलेंगी आधुनिक सुविधाएं |url=https://www.patrika.com/jaipur-news/jaipur-khatipura-station-will-be-made-hi-tech-passengers-will-get-state-of-the-art-facilities-just-wait-for-this-much-19815852 |work=Patrika |date=2025-07-28}}</ref><br />
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On 16 October 2025, Railway Minister [[Ashwini Vaishnaw]] inaugurated several new facilities at the station, including upgraded cleanliness systems, enhanced AC coach amenities and new passenger service features introduced under a pilot project.<ref>{{cite web |title=Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates various passenger facilities at Khatipura Railway Station, Jaipur |url=https://www.newsonair.gov.in/railways-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw-inaugurates-various-passenger-facilities-at-khatipura-railway-station-jaipur/ |publisher=NewsOnAir |date=2025-10-16}}</ref><br />
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== Location ==<br />
The station is located at Sector 5, Ganga Marg, Indira Gandhi Nagar, Keshar Vihar, Jaipur – 303012.<br />
It stands at an elevation of 362 m above sea level.<ref>{{cite web |title=Khatipura (KWP) Railway Station Info |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/khatipura-jaipur-kwp/5402 |publisher=IndiaRailInfo |access-date=2025-12-09}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Railway stations in Jaipur district]]<br />
[[Category:North Western Railway zone]]</div>MaryellenBuckman