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{{Short description|Railway division of India}} | |||
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{{Infobox rail | {{Infobox rail | ||
| railroad_name = Danapur railway division | | railroad_name = Danapur railway division | ||
| logo_filename = | | logo_filename =East Central Railway Logo.jpg | ||
| logo_size = | | logo_size = 200px | ||
| system_map = | | system_map = | ||
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| locale = [[Bihar]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]] | | locale = [[Bihar]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[India]] | ||
| start_year = 1925 | | start_year = 1925<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/danapur-divn-to-complete-100-years-in-january-next/articleshow/116439621.cms|title=Danapur Division to complete 100 years in 2025}}</ref> | ||
| end_year = present | | end_year = present | ||
| predecessor_line = [[East Indian Railway Company]] ( | | predecessor_line = [[East Indian Railway Company]] (1925–52)<br>[[Eastern Railway zone]] (1952–2002) | ||
| successor_line = [[East Central Railway zone]] ( | | successor_line = [[East Central Railway zone]] (2002–present) | ||
| gauge = Broad | | gauge = Broad | ||
| old_gauge = Metre | | old_gauge = Metre | ||
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'''Danapur railway division''' is one of the five divisions of [[East Central Railway]] | '''Danapur railway division''' is one of the five railway divisions under the jurisdiction of [[East Central Railway zone]] of the [[Indian Railways]].<ref name="zones_and_divisions">{{cite web |title=Railway Zones and Divisions in The Country |url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=168812. |website=Press Information Bureau |publisher=Ministry of Railways (Government of India) |access-date=1 January 2025 |date=21 July 2017}}</ref> It is located in [[Danapur]] of the [[States and union territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Bihar]]. The other railway divisions are Sonpur, Samastipur, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and [[Dhanbad railway division|Dhanbad]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cm-manjhi-launches-swachh-bharat-drive-in-bihar/article6468185.ece | title=CM Manjhi launches Swachh Bharat drive in Bihar | work=The Hindu | date=2 October 2014 | access-date=15 February 2015}}</ref> The division's revenue for the 2014–15 fiscal year was ₹900 crore (US$110 million).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/4-more-escalators-at-Patna-railway-station-by-month-end/articleshow/46640590.cms | title=4 more escalators at Patna railway station by month-end | work=The Times of India | date=21 March 2015 | access-date=21 March 2015}}</ref> | ||
== | ==History== | ||
It was formed as one of the six divisions | It was formed as one of the six divisions of the [[East Indian Railway Company]] on 1 January 1925 along with [[Howrah]], [[Asansol]], [[Danapur]], [[Prayagraj]], [[Lucknow]], and [[Moradabad]]. The Eastern Railway was established on 14 April 1952 and Danapur division came under the control of Eastern Railway. After the formation of [[East Central Railway zone]], the division was integrated into it on 1 October 2002.<ref name="AB">{{cite web|url=http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/uploads/files/1322028578826-Salient%20features%20of%20%20the%20division.doc |title=Salient features of Danapur Division |publisher=East Central Railways |access-date=15 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303213120/http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/uploads/files/1322028578826-Salient%20features%20of%20%20the%20division.doc |archive-date=3 March 2016 |df=dmy }}</ref> | ||
==Jurisdiction== | ==Jurisdiction== | ||
It has about {{convert|752|km}} of route length in [[Bihar]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,335 | title=Danapur — background | publisher=East Central Railway | access-date=15 February 2015}}</ref> The division includes twelve districts of the state of Bihar which are ''Buxar, Bhojpur, Patna, Luckeesarai, Jamui, Nawadah, Sheikhpura, Jehanabad | It has about {{convert|752|km}} of route length in [[Bihar]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,335 | title=Danapur — background | publisher=East Central Railway | access-date=15 February 2015}}</ref> The division includes twelve districts of the state of Bihar which are ''Buxar, Bhojpur, Patna, Luckeesarai, Jamui, Nawadah, Sheikhpura, Jehanabad, Nalanda'' and two districts of [[Uttar Pradesh]] which are ''Ghazipur and Chandauli''. | ||
Presently the Danapur | Presently the Danapur division's jurisdiction includes following sections:<ref name="AB" /> | ||
* Jhajha to Kuchman | * Jhajha to Kuchman | ||
* [[Patna–Gaya line|Patna to Gaya]] (excluding) | * [[Patna–Gaya line|Patna to Gaya]] (excluding) | ||
* [[Gaya–Kiul line|Kiul to Gaya]] (excluding) | * [[Gaya–Kiul line|Kiul to Gaya]] (excluding) | ||
* Dildarnagar to Tarighat | * Dildarnagar to Tarighat | ||
* Bakhtiyarpur to Rajgir | * [[Bakhtiyarpur–Tilaiya line|Bakhtiyarpur to Rajgir]] | ||
* Mokama to Simaria (excluding) | * Mokama to Simaria (excluding) | ||
* Patna Sahib to Patna Ghat | * Patna Sahib to Patna Ghat | ||
* [[ | * [[Patna–Digha Ghat line]] | ||
* [[Fatuha–Tilaiya line|Fatwa-Islampur]] | * [[Fatuha–Tilaiya line|Fatwa-Islampur]] | ||
* [[Bakhtiyarpur–Tilaiya line|Rajgir-Tilaya]] | * [[Bakhtiyarpur–Tilaiya line|Rajgir-Tilaya]] | ||
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==Stations under Division== | ==Stations under Division== | ||
As of 2014, Division has 232 stations out of which only [[Patna Junction railway station]] is categorized as A1 station<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140811/jsp/bihar/story_18707353.jsp#.VN-v3uaUdH4 | title=Free Wi-Fi awaits passengers on station premises | publisher=The Telegraph | date=11 August 2014 | access-date=15 February 2015 | author=AMIT BHELARI}}</ref> & nine are categorized as A stations based earnings.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,335,414 | title=Categorization of stations (BASED ON EARNINGS) | publisher=ecr.indianrailways.gov.in | access-date=15 February 2015}}</ref> | As of 2014, Division has 232 stations out of which only [[Patna Junction railway station]] is categorized as A1 station<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140811/jsp/bihar/story_18707353.jsp#.VN-v3uaUdH4 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814003128/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140811/jsp/bihar/story_18707353.jsp#.VN-v3uaUdH4 | url-status=dead | archive-date=14 August 2014 | title=Free Wi-Fi awaits passengers on station premises | publisher=The Telegraph | date=11 August 2014 | access-date=15 February 2015 | author=AMIT BHELARI}}</ref> & nine are categorized as A stations based earnings.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,335,414 | title=Categorization of stations (BASED ON EARNINGS) | publisher=ecr.indianrailways.gov.in | access-date=15 February 2015}}</ref> | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#fff;" | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#fff;" | ||
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| style="text-align:center;"| '''A''' Category | | style="text-align:center;"| '''A''' Category | ||
| style="text-align:center;"| 9 | | style="text-align:center;"| 9 | ||
| style="text-align:center;"| | | style="text-align:center;"| [[Ara railway station|Ara]], Buxar, [[Danapur railway station|Danapur]], {{rws|Rajendra Nagar Terminal}}, [[Bakhtiyarpur railway station|Bakhtiyarpur]], {{rws|Mokama}}, {{rws|Jamui}}, {{rws|Kiul}} & {{rws|Patna Sahib}}. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| style="text-align:center;"| '''B''' Category | | style="text-align:center;"| '''B''' Category | ||
| style="text-align:center;"| 9 | | style="text-align:center;"| 9 | ||
| style="text-align:center;"| {{rws|Dildarnagar}}, {{rws|Dumraon}}, [[Barh railway station|Barh]], {{rws|Hathidah}}, [[Harnaut railway station|Harnaut]], {{rws|Lakhisarai}}, {{rws|Jhajha}}, {{rws|Bihar Sharif}}, {{rws|Rajgir}}. | | style="text-align:center;"| {{rws|Dildarnagar}}, {{rws|Dumraon}}, [[Barh railway station|Barh]], {{rws|Hathidah}}, [[Harnaut railway station|Harnaut]], {{rws|Lakhisarai}}, {{rws|Jhajha}}, {{rws|Bihar Sharif Junction}}, {{rws|Rajgir}}. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| style="text-align:center;"| '''C''' Category | | style="text-align:center;"| '''C''' Category | ||
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| style="text-align:center;"| '''D''' Category | | style="text-align:center;"| '''D''' Category | ||
| style="text-align:center;"| 18 | | style="text-align:center;"| 18 | ||
| style="text-align:center;"| [[Bihta railway station|Bihta]], [[Fatuha Junction railway station|Fatuha]], {{rws|Gulzarbagh}}, {{rws|Jehanabad}}, [[Nawada railway station|Nawadah]], {{rws|Sheikhpura}}, {{rws|Zamania}}, {{rws|Barahiya}}, {{rws|Islampur}}, {{rws|Ekangarsarai}}, {{rws|Gidhaur}}, {{rws|Jehanabad Court}}, {{rws|Khusropur}}, {{rws|Manpur}}, {{rws|Raghunathpur}}, {{rws|Taregna}} & [[Warisaliganj railway station|Warisaliganj]] . | | style="text-align:center;"| [[Bihta railway station|Bihta]], [[Fatuha Junction railway station|Fatuha]], [[Bihiya railway station|Bihiya]], {{rws|Gulzarbagh}}, {{rws|Jehanabad}}, [[Nawada railway station|Nawadah]], {{rws|Sheikhpura}}, {{rws|Zamania}}, {{rws|Barahiya}}, {{rws|Islampur}}, {{rws|Ekangarsarai}}, {{rws|Gidhaur}}, {{rws|Jehanabad Court}}, {{rws|Khusropur}}, {{rws|Manpur}}, {{rws|Raghunathpur}}, {{rws|Taregna}} & [[Warisaliganj railway station|Warisaliganj]] . | ||
|- | |- | ||
| style="text-align:center;"| '''E''' Category | | style="text-align:center;"| '''E''' Category | ||
| style="text-align:center;"| 54 | | style="text-align:center;"| 54 | ||
| style="text-align:center;"| Athmalgola, Banahi, Bakaghat, Bansipur, Baruna, Bela, Bhadaura, Chakand, Chusa, Dheena, Gahmar, Hilsa, Karauta, Karisath, Kashi chak, Kuchman, Kulharia, Makhdumpur, Mankatha, More, Nadaul, Nalanda, Neora, Parsa Bazar, {{rws|Phulwari Sharif}}, Pothi, Punarakh, Punpun, Rajendrapul, Rampurdumra, Sakaldiha, Sirari, Tarighat, Tehta, Tilaiya, Twiningganj, Wazirganj, WENA, Baghi bardiha, Daniyawan, Garsanda, Hardashbigha, Jamuawan, Karjara, Koilwar, Sadisopur, Salimpurbihar, SILO, Tekabigha, Tulsi Ashram, Nateshar, Jethian and Oro. | | style="text-align:center;"| Athmalgola, Banahi, Bakaghat, Bansipur, Baruna, Bela, Bhadaura, Chakand, Chusa, Dheena, Gahmar, Hilsa, Karauta, Karisath, Kashi chak, Kuchman, Kulharia, Makhdumpur, Mankatha, More, Nadaul, Nalanda, Neora, Parsa Bazar, {{rws|Phulwari Sharif}}, Pothi, Punarakh, Punpun, Rajendrapul, Rampurdumra, Sakaldiha, Sirari, Tarighat, Tehta, [[Tilaiya Junction railway station|Tilaiya]], Twiningganj, [[Wazerganj railway station|Wazirganj]], WENA, Baghi bardiha, Daniyawan, Garsanda, Hardashbigha, Jamuawan, Karjara, Koilwar, Sadisopur, Salimpurbihar, SILO, Tekabigha, Tulsi Ashram, Nateshar, Jethian and Oro Dumari. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| style="text-align:center;"| '''F''' Category | | style="text-align:center;"| '''F''' Category | ||
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*[[East Central Railway zone]] | *[[East Central Railway zone]] | ||
*[[Divisions of Indian Railways]] | *[[Divisions of Indian Railways]] | ||
*[[Danapur railway station|Danapur Railway Station]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
== External links == | |||
* {{Official website|1=https://ecr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,335,422}} | |||
{{Railway stations in Bihar}} | {{Railway stations in Bihar}} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:49, 8 August 2025
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Danapur, Patna |
| Reporting mark | DNR |
| Locale | Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Dates of operation | 1925[1]–present |
| Predecessor | East Indian Railway Company (1925–52) Eastern Railway zone (1952–2002) |
| Successor | East Central Railway zone (2002–present) |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | Broad |
| Previous gauge | Metre |
| Length | 752 kilometres (467 mi) |
| Other | |
| Website | ecr.indianrailways.gov.in |
Danapur railway division is one of the five railway divisions under the jurisdiction of East Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways.[2] It is located in Danapur of the Indian state of Bihar. The other railway divisions are Sonpur, Samastipur, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and Dhanbad.[3] The division's revenue for the 2014–15 fiscal year was ₹900 crore (US$110 million).[4]
History[edit | edit source]
It was formed as one of the six divisions of the East Indian Railway Company on 1 January 1925 along with Howrah, Asansol, Danapur, Prayagraj, Lucknow, and Moradabad. The Eastern Railway was established on 14 April 1952 and Danapur division came under the control of Eastern Railway. After the formation of East Central Railway zone, the division was integrated into it on 1 October 2002.[5]
Jurisdiction[edit | edit source]
It has about 752 kilometres (467 mi) of route length in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.[6] The division includes twelve districts of the state of Bihar which are Buxar, Bhojpur, Patna, Luckeesarai, Jamui, Nawadah, Sheikhpura, Jehanabad, Nalanda and two districts of Uttar Pradesh which are Ghazipur and Chandauli. Presently the Danapur division's jurisdiction includes following sections:[5]
- Jhajha to Kuchman
- Patna to Gaya (excluding)
- Kiul to Gaya (excluding)
- Dildarnagar to Tarighat
- Bakhtiyarpur to Rajgir
- Mokama to Simaria (excluding)
- Patna Sahib to Patna Ghat
- Patna–Digha Ghat line
- Fatwa-Islampur
- Rajgir-Tilaya
- Bihar Sharif to Daniyawan
- Mokama to Mokama Ghat (but not in operation now).
| S.No | Section | Route Kilometer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jhajha-Patna (Main Line) | 177.12 |
| 2 | Patna-Mughalsarai (Main Line) | 211.80 |
| 3 | Patna-Gaya | 91.75 |
| 4 | Kiul-Gaya | 129.29 |
| 5 | Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir | 53.00 |
| 6 | Mokama-Simaria | 18.43 |
| 7 | Dildarnagar-Tarighat | 18.67 |
| 8 | Fatuha-Islampur | 42.67 |
| 9 | Patna Sahib-Patna Ghat | 0.87 |
| 10 | R’Block-Digha | 8.58 |
| 11 | Rajgir-Tilaya | 46.08 |
| 12 | Bihar Sharif-Daniyawan | 38 |
| 13 | Patliputra Extension | N/A |
Stations under Division[edit | edit source]
As of 2014, Division has 232 stations out of which only Patna Junction railway station is categorized as A1 station[7] & nine are categorized as A stations based earnings.[8]
| Category of station | No. of stations | Names of stations |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Category | 1 | Patna Junction |
| A Category | 9 | Ara, Buxar, Danapur, Rajendra Nagar Terminal, Bakhtiyarpur, Mokama, Jamui, Kiul & Patna Sahib. |
| B Category | 9 | Dildarnagar, Dumraon, Barh, Hathidah, Harnaut, Lakhisarai, Jhajha, Bihar Sharif Junction, Rajgir. |
| C Category | 00 | |
| D Category | 18 | Bihta, Fatuha, Bihiya, Gulzarbagh, Jehanabad, Nawadah, Sheikhpura, Zamania, Barahiya, Islampur, Ekangarsarai, Gidhaur, Jehanabad Court, Khusropur, Manpur, Raghunathpur, Taregna & Warisaliganj . |
| E Category | 54 | Athmalgola, Banahi, Bakaghat, Bansipur, Baruna, Bela, Bhadaura, Chakand, Chusa, Dheena, Gahmar, Hilsa, Karauta, Karisath, Kashi chak, Kuchman, Kulharia, Makhdumpur, Mankatha, More, Nadaul, Nalanda, Neora, Parsa Bazar, Phulwari Sharif, Pothi, Punarakh, Punpun, Rajendrapul, Rampurdumra, Sakaldiha, Sirari, Tarighat, Tehta, Tilaiya, Twiningganj, Wazirganj, WENA, Baghi bardiha, Daniyawan, Garsanda, Hardashbigha, Jamuawan, Karjara, Koilwar, Sadisopur, Salimpurbihar, SILO, Tekabigha, Tulsi Ashram, Nateshar, Jethian and Oro Dumari. |
| F Category | 125 | halts |
| Total | 216 | - |
- Rest are not in operation.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Danapur Division to complete 100 years in 2025".
- ↑ "Railway Zones and Divisions in The Country". Press Information Bureau. Ministry of Railways (Government of India). 21 July 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ↑ "CM Manjhi launches Swachh Bharat drive in Bihar". The Hindu. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ↑ "4 more escalators at Patna railway station by month-end". The Times of India. 21 March 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Salient features of Danapur Division". East Central Railways. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ↑ "Danapur — background". East Central Railway. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ↑ AMIT BHELARI (11 August 2014). "Free Wi-Fi awaits passengers on station premises". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ↑ "Categorization of stations (BASED ON EARNINGS)". ecr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 15 February 2015.