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{{Short description|Railway station in Jharkhand, India}}
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| native_name        = <hr/>Mihijam
| style = Indian Railways
| style = Indian Railways
| type = [[Indian Railways]] station
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| caption         = Chittaranjan railway station building
| caption = Chittaranjan railway station building
| address         = [[Chittaranjan]], [[Jamtara district]], [[Jharkhand]]
| address = [[Chittaranjan]], [[Jamtara district]], [[Jharkhand]]
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| elevation       = {{convert|154|m|ft}}
| elevation = {{convert|177.74|m|}}
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| line = [[Howrah–Delhi main line]]
| operator       = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]
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| tracks         = Broad gauge
| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
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| operator = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]
| tracks = Broad gauge
| structure         = [[Intersection (road)#At grade railways|At grade]]
| platforms = 3<ref name="trainlist" />
| platforms = 3<ref name="trainlist" />
| parking         = Available
| parking = Available
| status         = Functional
| status = Functional
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| code = {{Indian railway code
   | code = CRJ
   | code = CRJ
   | zone = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]
   | zone = [[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]]
   | division = {{rwd|Asansol}}
   | division = {{rwd|Asansol}}
   }}
   }}
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| opened = {{start date and age|df=yes|1867}}
| closed         =  
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| rebuilt         = Renamed as Chittaranjan in 1950
| rebuilt = Renamed as Chittaranjan in 1950
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| former         = Mihijam
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| former = Mihijam
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'''Chittaranjan railway station''', formerly known as '''Mihijam railway station''', station code '''CRJ''', is the railway station in [[Mihijam]], [[Jamtara district]] in the Indian state of [[Jharkhand]]. Chittaranjan railway station lies on the [[Howrah–Delhi main line]] on the Mughalsarai–Patna section. The railway station is named after the Indian freedom fighter, [[Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das]].
'''Chittaranjan railway station''', formerly known as '''Mihijam railway station''', station code '''CRJ''', is the railway station in [[Mihijam]], [[Jamtara district]] in the Indian state of [[Jharkhand]]. Chittaranjan railway station lies on the [[Howrah–Delhi main line]] on the [[Asansol–Patna section]]. The railway station is named after the Indian freedom fighter, [[Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das]].


Chittaranjan railway station serves [[Mihijam]] and [[Chittaranjan]] township. The railway station is located in [[Mihijam]], which is in Jharkhand, whereas the township falls in [[West Bengal]]. The Chittaranjan railway station is in [[Howrah–Delhi main line]] at a distance of 237&nbsp;km from Howrah. The nearest major railway junction is Asansol, 25&nbsp;km away.
Chittaranjan railway station serves [[Mihijam]] and [[Chittaranjan]] township. The railway station is located in [[Mihijam]], which is in Jharkhand, whereas the township falls in [[West Bengal]]. The Chittaranjan railway station is in [[Howrah–Delhi main line]] at a distance of 237&nbsp;km from Howrah. The nearest major railway junction is Asansol, 25&nbsp;km away.
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==History==
==History==
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The earlier name of the station was Mihijam. When the [[Chittaranjan Locomotive Works]] was established at Chittaranjan, the station's name was changed to Chittaranjan.
The earlier name of the station was Mihijam, opened in 1867. When the [[Chittaranjan Locomotive Works]] was established at Chittaranjan, the station's name was changed to Chittaranjan on 26.01.1950.


== Facilities ==
== Facilities ==
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The nearest airports to Chittaranjan station are:
The nearest airports to Chittaranjan station are:
#[[Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport]] [[Durgapur]] {{Convert|61|km}}
#[[Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport]] [[Durgapur]] {{Convert|61|km}}
#[[Deoghar Airport|Deoghar Airport, Jharkhand]] {{Convert|91|km}}
#[[Birsa Munda Airport]], [[Ranchi]]  {{Convert|190|km}}
#[[Birsa Munda Airport]], [[Ranchi]]  {{Convert|190|km}}
#[[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport]], [[Kolkata]] {{Convert|233|km}}
#[[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport]], [[Kolkata]] {{Convert|233|km}}
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{{Railway stations in Jharkhand}}
{{Railway stations in Jharkhand}}
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[[Category:Railway stations in Jamtara district]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Jamtara district]]
[[Category:Asansol railway division]]
[[Category:Asansol railway division]]
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CHITTARANJAN

Mihijam
Indian Railways station
Chittaranjan railway station building
LocationChittaranjan, Jamtara district, Jharkhand
 India
Coordinates23°51′24″N 86°52′44″E / 23.85667°N 86.87889°E / 23.85667; 86.87889
Elevation177.74 metres (583.1 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEastern Railway
Line(s)Howrah–Delhi main line
Platforms3[1]
TracksBroad gauge
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
ParkingAvailable
Other information
StatusFunctional
Station codeCRJ
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Asansol
History
Opened1867; 159 years ago (1867)
RebuiltRenamed as Chittaranjan in 1950
Previous namesMihijam
Route map
Legend
[[File:BSicon_Template:New Delhi–Mughalsarai.svg|x20px|link=|alt=|[[:Template:New Delhi–Mughalsarai]]]]
Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line
Patna–Mughalsarai section
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
border
881
 Buxar
950
 Ara
Son River
990
 Danapur
Patna–Gaya line
999
 Patna
Punpun River
Asansol–Patna section
1,044
 Bakhtiyarpur
Bakhtiyarpur–Tilaiya line
1,063
 Barh
1,088
 Mokama
Mokama–Barauni section
Gaya–Kiul line
1,123
 Kiul
Sahibganj loop
1,150
 Jamui
1,176
 Jhajha
Bihar
Jharkhand
border
1,220
 Jasidih
Jasidih–Dumka–Rampurhat line
Ajay River
Madhupur–Giridih–Koderma line
1,249
 Madhupur
1305
 Chittaranjan
Jharkhand
West Bengal
border
Howrah–Gaya–Delhi line
Asansol–Tatanagar–Kharagpur line
1,330
 Asansol
Bardhaman–Asansol section
1,373
 Durgapur
1,437
 Barddhaman
Howrah–Bardhaman chord
1,532
 Howrah
km
Sources:
 
Google maps
India Rail Info[2]
Location
Chittaranjan railway station is located in Jharkhand
Chittaranjan railway station
Chittaranjan railway station
Location in Jharkhand
Chittaranjan railway station is located in India
Chittaranjan railway station
Chittaranjan railway station
Location in India
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Interactive map of Chittaranjan

Chittaranjan railway station, formerly known as Mihijam railway station, station code CRJ, is the railway station in Mihijam, Jamtara district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Chittaranjan railway station lies on the Howrah–Delhi main line on the Asansol–Patna section. The railway station is named after the Indian freedom fighter, Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das.

Chittaranjan railway station serves Mihijam and Chittaranjan township. The railway station is located in Mihijam, which is in Jharkhand, whereas the township falls in West Bengal. The Chittaranjan railway station is in Howrah–Delhi main line at a distance of 237 km from Howrah. The nearest major railway junction is Asansol, 25 km away.

History[edit | edit source]

The earlier name of the station was Mihijam, opened in 1867. When the Chittaranjan Locomotive Works was established at Chittaranjan, the station's name was changed to Chittaranjan on 26.01.1950.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The station is rated as NSG-5 category station having an income of 8 crores and above per year. The major facilities available are waiting rooms, retiring room, ramp, dormitory, computerized reservation counter, 2 Wheeler Vehicle parking. The station holds a Premium Lounge for Passengers and a Heritage Art Gallery for History Enthusiasts which depicts History of Indian Railways like feasibility studies and other information in pictorial form along with the description. The station also has free and fast Railwire WiFi.

Also as per the latest reports, escalator installation is planned and construction to start soon after tender. Coach indicators will be installed in coming days. The station has a telephone booth, ATM counter, toilets, tea stall and book stall.[3][4]

Platforms[edit | edit source]

There are 3 platforms here. Platform no. 1 and 2 cater to down trains (Asansol/Dhanbad/Howrah/Sealdah/Kolkata bound trains) though platform no. 2 is predominantly used to the service of Express/Mail/Superfast trains whereas platform no. 1 is also used for EMU local trains, passenger trains, and low-priority express trains. Platform 3 is completely dedicated to up trains (New Delhi/Patna/Jhajha/Jasidih/Amritsar/Barauni/Raxaul bound trains). The platforms are connected by an over-bridge covered on either side to ensure the security of the passengers. Beyond platform no. 3 there is a raised platform for loading and unloading goods. This platform serves freight trains. A total of 5 tracks exist here 4 main + 1-yard track.

Trains[edit | edit source]

Many passenger and express trains serve Chittaranjan station.[1][5]

Nearest airports[edit | edit source]

The nearest airports to Chittaranjan station are:

  1. Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport Durgapur 61 kilometres (38 mi)
  2. Deoghar Airport, Jharkhand 91 kilometres (57 mi)
  3. Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi 190 kilometres (120 mi)
  4. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata 233 kilometres (145 mi)
  5. Gaya Airport 245 kilometres (152 mi)
  6. Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, Patna 296 kilometres (184 mi)

See also[edit | edit source]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Trains at Chittaranjan". India Rail Info. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  2. ↑ "12304 Poorva Express (via Howrah)". India Rail Info.
  3. ↑ "Major passenger amenities available in stations over Asansol Division". Commercial Information. Official Website of the Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  4. ↑ "List of Locations (Irrespective Of States) Where Computerized Reservation Facilities Are Available". Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  5. ↑ "Chittaranjan Railway Station Details". indiantrains.org. Retrieved 1 April 2012.

External links[edit | edit source]

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