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{{Short description|Railway station in Odisha, India}}
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{{Infobox station
| name         = Brahmapur<!-- Please do not add any Indic script in this infobox, per WP:INDICSCRIPT policy. -->
| name = Brahmapur<!-- Please do not add any Indic script in this infobox, per WP:INDICSCRIPT policy. -->
| type         = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Popularity rail]] and [[A Grade railway station]] station
| type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Popularity]] [[rail transport|rail]] and [[A Grade]] [[railway station]]
| style = Indian Railways
| style = Indian Railways
| image         = Brahmapur renewed.jpg
| image = Brahmapur renewed.jpg
| image_caption = Brahmapur station main entrance
| image_caption = Brahmapur station main entrance
| address       = [[Berhampur|Brahmapur]], [[Odisha]], PIN-760001
| address = [[Berhampur|Brahmapur]], [[Odisha]], PIN-760001
| country       = India
| country = India
| coordinates   = {{Coord|19.2966|N|84.7968|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|19.2966|N|84.7968|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| elevation     = {{convert|43|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| other         = Taxi stand, Auto stand, Bus stand, Availability of wheel chair system& High-speed Rail wire WiFi system provided by RailTel (Govt.of India)
| operator = [[Indian Railways]]
| structure     = Standard (on-ground station)
| elevation = {{convert|43|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
| platform     = 4
| other = Taxi stand, Auto stand, Bus stand, Availability of wheel chair system& High-speed Rail wire WiFi system provided by RailTel (Govt.of India)
| tracks       = 5
| structure = Standard (on-ground station)
| line         = [[Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section]]
| accessible = {{Access icon|20px}}
| parking       = Available
| platform = 4
| opened       = {{start date and age|1896}}
| tracks = 5
| closed       =  
| line = [[Howrah-Chennai main line]], <br /> [[Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section]]
| rebuilt       =  
| parking = Available
| electrified   = Yes
| opened = {{start date and age|1896}}
| code         = {{Indian railway code
| closed =  
| rebuilt =  
| electrified = Yes
| code = {{Indian railway code
   | code    = BAM
   | code    = BAM
   | zone    = [[East Coast Railway zone]]
   | zone    = [[East Coast Railway zone]]
   | division = {{rwd|Khurda Road}}
   | division = {{rwd|Khurda Road}}
   }}
   }}
| owned        = INDIAN RAILWAY
| classification = Non-Suburban Grade-2 (NSG-2)
| operator      =  
| status = {{color|green|Functioning}}
| status        = Functioning
| former = [[East Coast State Railway]], <br /> [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]]
| former       = [[East Coast State Railway]], [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]]
| pass_year =  
| pass_year     =  
| pass_percent =  
| pass_percent =  
| pass_system =  
| pass_system   =  
| map_type = India Odisha#India
| map_type     = India Odisha#India
| map_caption  = Location in Odisha##Location in India
| map_dot_label =  
| map_dot_label =  
| passengers   = > 100,000
| map_caption = Location in Odisha##Location in India
| passengers = 11958+
| services = {{Adjacent stations|system=Indian Railways|line=East Coast Railway zone|left=Jagannathpur|right=Golanthra|to-left=Howrah Junction|to-right=Chennai Central|type=[[Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section]] of [[Howrah–Chennai main line]]}}
}}
}}
{{ Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section|collapse=y}}


'''Brahmapur''' is a major and one of the oldest railway stations in the Indian state of [[Odisha]]. It is administered under [[Khurda Road railway division]] of [[East Coast Railway zone]].
'''Brahmapur railway station''' is a major and the oldest railway station in the Indian state of [[Odisha]]. [[Berhampur|Brahmapur]] well known as “The Silk City", is a city on the eastern coastline of the state of Odisha. Brahmapur Railway Station is one of the oldest Railway Station and it is administered under [[Khurda Road railway division]] of [[East Coast Railway zone]]. This station is classified as ''Non-Suburban Grade-2 (NSG-2)'' Category Station earlier categorized as ‘A’ category station. An average foot fall of 12,000 nos. are dealt here on daily basis. It is one of the major hub for Education & Business (food and garment) and railway provide hassle-free connectivity to this place. Brahmapur is famous for its tourist attraction. [[Tara Tarini]] an ancient Shakti peetha, Breast shrine of Adi Shakti and one amongst the 4 major Shakti Peeethas in India is 25 km from the city. In addition, the world famous [[Gopalpur-on-Sea]] sea beach, [[Bhairabi]] & MahuriKalia temples, and Tampara lake are around 10km from the city. The famous [[Chilika]] Lake at Rambha and [[Taptapani]] Hot Springs are around 45 km from the city. It is silk city so silk products are cheap and readily available. This place is also famous for a variety of pickles, mixtures and papad.
It serves [[Berhampur|Brahmapur]] Silk city of India, [[Ganjam district]] and two other districts of South Odisha and other districts of neighboring Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the  'A' grade railway stations of India.


==History==
==History==
During the period of 1893 to 1896, ({{convert|1287|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} of [[South Eastern Railway zone ]]) this historic Brahmapur station was built and opened to traffic in 1896. [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]]'s line to  Brahmapur (Berhampur) was opened on 1 January 1899.<ref name=ser>{{cite web|url=http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1 |title=Major Events in the Formation of S.E. Railway |publisher=South Eastern Railway |access-date=2013-01-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130401151628/http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C1 |archive-date= 1 April 2013 |df=dmy }}</ref>
During the period of 1893 to 1896, ({{convert|1287|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} of [[East Coast State Railway]]) this historic Brahmapur station was built and opened to traffic in 1896. [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]]'s line to  Brahmapur (Berhampur) was opened on 1 January 1899.<ref name=ser>{{cite web|url=http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1 |title=Major Events in the Formation of S.E. Railway |publisher=South Eastern Railway |access-date=2013-01-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130401151628/http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C1 |archive-date= 1 April 2013 |df=dmy }}</ref>


The {{convert|514|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}  long northern section of the South Eastern Railway was merged with BNR in 1902.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,261 | title = History | publisher = East Coast Railway | access-date = 2013-01-02 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110131114416/http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C1%2C261# | archive-date = 31 January 2011 | url-status = dead | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
The {{convert|514|km|mi|0|abbr=on}}  long northern section of the South Eastern Railway was merged with BNR in 1902.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,261 | title = History | publisher = East Coast Railway | access-date = 2013-01-02 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110131114416/http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C1%2C261# | archive-date = 31 January 2011 | url-status = dead | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
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* Distance from City Bus Stand {{convert|3|km}}
* Distance from City Bus Stand {{convert|3|km}}
* Distance from New Bus Stand(Haldiapadar) {{convert|5|km}}
* Distance from New Bus Stand(Haldiapadar) {{convert|5|km}}
* Distance from Jamia masjid (Ahlay sunnat wal jamaat) {{convert|3|km}}
* Distance from MKCG Hospital {{convert|3|km}}
* Distance from MKCG Hospital {{convert|3|km}}
* Distance from Berhampur University {{convert|11|km}}
* Distance from Berhampur University {{convert|11|km}}
* Distance from Army AD College {{convert|14|km}}
* Distance from Army AD College {{convert|14|km}}
* Distance from Gopalpur Sea Beach {{convert|16|km}}
* Distance from Gopalpur Sea Beach {{convert|16|km}}
* Distance from Khwaja street dargah {{convert|5|km}}
* Distance from Sonapur Sea Beach {{convert|31|km}}
* Distance from Sonapur Sea Beach
{{convert|31|km}}
* Distance from Khallikote University{{convert|1.5|km}}
* Distance from Khallikote University{{convert|1.5|km}}
* Distance from Tampara Lake {{convert|25|km}}
* Distance from Tampara Lake {{convert|25|km}}
The nearest international airport is [[Biju Patnaik International Airport]] (172&nbsp;km)
The nearest international airport is [[Biju Patnaik International Airport]] (172&nbsp;km)


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="120px">
File:New Entrance Brahmapur.JPG|Newly inaugurated entrance and booking office
File:New Entrance Brahmapur.JPG|Newly inaugurated entrance and booking office
File:Brahmapur_Railway_Station_Early_Morning_2015.jpg| Early morning at Brahmapur railway station
File:Brahmapur_Railway_Station_Early_Morning_2015.jpg| Early morning at Brahmapur railway station
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Portal bar|India|Railways|Transport}}
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/brahmapur-bam/224  Trains at Brahmapur]
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/brahmapur-bam/224  Trains at Brahmapur]
* {{Wikivoyage-inline|Brahmapur}}
* {{Wikivoyage-inline|Brahmapur}}
* {{Wikivoyage-inline|Gopalpur-on-sea}}
* {{Wikivoyage-inline|Gopalpur-on-sea}}


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[[Category:Railway stations in Ganjam district]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Ganjam district]]
[[Category:Khurda Road railway division]]
[[Category:Khurda Road railway division]]
[[Category:Railway stations opened in 1896]]
[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1896]]
[[Category:Berhampur]]
[[Category:Berhampur]]

Latest revision as of 00:54, 4 January 2026

Brahmapur
Popularity rail and A Grade railway station
Brahmapur station main entrance
LocationBrahmapur, Odisha, PIN-760001
India
Coordinates19°17′48″N 84°47′48″E / 19.2966°N 84.7968°E / 19.2966; 84.7968
Elevation43 m (141 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byIndian Railways
Line(s)Howrah-Chennai main line,
Khurda Road–Visakhapatnam section
Platforms4
Tracks5
ConnectionsTaxi stand, Auto stand, Bus stand, Availability of wheel chair system& High-speed Rail wire WiFi system provided by RailTel (Govt.of India)
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingAvailable
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeBAM
Zone(s) East Coast Railway zone
Division(s) Khurda Road
ClassificationNon-Suburban Grade-2 (NSG-2)
History
Opened1896; 130 years ago (1896)
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesEast Coast State Railway,
Bengal Nagpur Railway
Passengers
11958+
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Jagannathpur East Coast Railway zone Golanthra
Location
Brahmapur is located in Odisha
Brahmapur
Brahmapur
Location in Odisha
Brahmapur is located in India
Brahmapur
Brahmapur
Location in India

Brahmapur railway station is a major and the oldest railway station in the Indian state of Odisha. Brahmapur well known as “The Silk City", is a city on the eastern coastline of the state of Odisha. Brahmapur Railway Station is one of the oldest Railway Station and it is administered under Khurda Road railway division of East Coast Railway zone. This station is classified as Non-Suburban Grade-2 (NSG-2) Category Station earlier categorized as ‘A’ category station. An average foot fall of 12,000 nos. are dealt here on daily basis. It is one of the major hub for Education & Business (food and garment) and railway provide hassle-free connectivity to this place. Brahmapur is famous for its tourist attraction. Tara Tarini an ancient Shakti peetha, Breast shrine of Adi Shakti and one amongst the 4 major Shakti Peeethas in India is 25 km from the city. In addition, the world famous Gopalpur-on-Sea sea beach, Bhairabi & MahuriKalia temples, and Tampara lake are around 10km from the city. The famous Chilika Lake at Rambha and Taptapani Hot Springs are around 45 km from the city. It is silk city so silk products are cheap and readily available. This place is also famous for a variety of pickles, mixtures and papad.

History[edit | edit source]

During the period of 1893 to 1896, (1,287 km (800 mi) of East Coast State Railway) this historic Brahmapur station was built and opened to traffic in 1896. Bengal Nagpur Railway's line to Brahmapur (Berhampur) was opened on 1 January 1899.[1]

The 514 km (319 mi) long northern section of the South Eastern Railway was merged with BNR in 1902.[2]

Railway reorganization[edit | edit source]

The Bengal Nagpur Railway was nationalized in 1944.[3]Eastern Railway was formed on 14 April 1952 with the portion of East Indian Railway Company east of Mughalsarai and the Bengal Nagpur Railway.[4] In 1955, South Eastern Railway was carved out of Eastern Railway. It comprised lines mostly operated by BNR earlier.[4][5] Amongst the new zones started in April 2003 were East Coast Railway and South East Central Railway. Both these railways were carved out of South Eastern Railway.[4]

Accessibility[edit | edit source]

  • Distance from City Bus Stand 3 kilometres (1.9 mi)
  • Distance from New Bus Stand(Haldiapadar) 5 kilometres (3.1 mi)
  • Distance from MKCG Hospital 3 kilometres (1.9 mi)
  • Distance from Berhampur University 11 kilometres (6.8 mi)
  • Distance from Army AD College 14 kilometres (8.7 mi)
  • Distance from Gopalpur Sea Beach 16 kilometres (9.9 mi)
  • Distance from Sonapur Sea Beach 31 kilometres (19 mi)
  • Distance from Khallikote University1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi)
  • Distance from Tampara Lake 25 kilometres (16 mi)

The nearest international airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport (172 km)

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Major Events in the Formation of S.E. Railway". South Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-02.
  2. ↑ "History". East Coast Railway. Archived from the original on 31 January 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  3. ↑ "IR History: Part - III (1900–1947)". IRFCA. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Geography – Railway Zones". IRFCA. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
  5. ↑ "IR History: Part - IV (1947–1970)". IRFCA. Retrieved 21 November 2012.

External links[edit | edit source]