Rampurhat Junction railway station is 7th busiest railway stations of Eastern Railway zone and it is the largest and busiest railway station of Birbhum district of West Bengal. It is a NSG-3 Category and Class A station. The station is under Howrah railway division is the 3rd busiest station in this division. It is 207 kilometres (shortest route) away from Howrah Junction. This station is famous for serving Rampurhat[1] city and providing vital connectivity to surrounding districts and states.It is also the main gateway for the Religion Pilgrims visiting to Tarapith Maa Tara Temple , the birthplace of Nityananda Mahaprabhu at Ekchakra Dham, and the 72 historic temples at Maluti. The station code is RPH. Rampurhat station is connected to almost every part of India. More than 130 express and passengers trains including 19 Originating & Terminating trains pass through the Rampurhat station everyday. This station has also a marshalling yard for goods trains, carshed for passenger rakes and engines.
As per earnings,Rampurhat Junction is only one "A" Category and "NSG-3" Category Station in Birbhum district.
Platforms
Rampurhat Junction is equipped with six operational platforms — 1A, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 — which handle a significant volume of passenger and freight traffic. Plans are underway for the addition of platforms 6 and 7, which are currently under consideration to further enhance the station’s capacity and operational efficiency.
Trains
Train Statistics at Rampurhat Junction
Train Type with operation
Number
Halting of Mail/Express, Superfast, Passenger, MEMU
92
Originating of Mail/Express, Superfast, Passenger, MEMU
19
Terminating of Mail/Express, Superfast, Passenger, MEMU
19
Total Trains
130
*All trains that passing through Rampurhat stop at Rampurhat Jn
The track from Dumka to Rampurhat become operational in June 2015 with Single-Line Electrification. This development shortened the distance between Jasidih and Rampurhat by 140km, reducing it from approximately 270km via Asansol.[2] The Third Line between Sainthia and Rampurhat became operational in 2019, while the Third Line between Rampurhat and Murarai was completed in October 2023.Currently, the Double Line between Rampurhat and Dumka is under construction, with a target completion set for FY 2025-26.The Rampurhat–Bhagalpur route via Dumka, with a total distance of 177 km and a total budget of ₹3,000 crore, is planned to be converted into a double line by FY 2026–27.
Track Speed Limitation
The Maximum Permissible Speed(MPS) of tracks on different routes is as follows:
First Class AC Waiting Room (₹10/hour for Adults, ₹5/hour for Children)
Second Class Waiting Room (Non-AC)
Retiring Rooms (AC & Non-AC)
Dormitories (Online booking via IRCTC)
Platform Facilities & Electrical Equipments
All 6 Platforms have developed with IPIS (Integrated Passenger Information System) under Phase-I Works of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
GPS Based Digital Clocks
Coach Guidance Display Board (CGDB)
Train Information Board (TIB)
PC Based Announcement
Platform Display Board (PDB)
Giant Digital TV Screen
2 Giant GPS Clock at Entrance
Each Platform is highly secured with 60 Digital Modern CCTV Cameras.
Ticketing & Reservation
Computerized Reservation Facility
Ticket Counters: 10 total (8 Unreserved, 2 Reserved)
6 Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM)
Transport Connectivity
Inter-State Bus Terminus (Services to Dumka, Deoghar, etc.)
Auto Rickshaw Stand (24x7 availability)
2-Wheeler Parking inside premises
Passenger Convenience & Services
Free Wi-Fi (by Google & RailWire)
ATM Counter at entrance
STD/ISD/PCO Booth
Pay & Use Toilets (Urinal: Free; Latrine: ₹2; Bathroom: ₹5)
Parcel Booking Points (Contacts: 29614)
Health & Safety
Health Units (Contacts: 29766, 29762, 8759656564)
CCTV Surveillance
Food & Retail
Food Court
Tea Stall
Book Stall
OSOP (One Station One Product) Stall – Platform 1
Water & Cleanliness
Water Vending Machines (2 on each platform)
Water Supply Points on each 6 platform (For filling water into passenger trains)
Ride-on Scrubber Drier Machines (4 units)
Infrastructure & Accessibility
Escalators & Lifts for all 6 Platforms
4 Foot Over Bridges (1 under construction)
Operational and Technical Facilities at Rampurhat Junction
Category
Facility Details
Heavy Machinery & Emergency Units
140-Ton Rail Crane – For major breakdowns and recovery operations
Accident Relief Train (ART) – Equipped for track accident situations
Accident Relief Medical Van (ARMV) – Medical assistance on wheels
Self-Propelled Accident Relief Medical Van (SPARMV) – Rapid-response medical train
Inspection & Track Maintenance
2 OHE Inspection Cars – For routine and emergency overhead line checks
2 Dynamic Tamping Express (09-3X) – Used for automatic track alignment and ballast tamping
Crew Facilities
Running Room – 98* beds available (extension under construction)
Crew Booking Lobby – For train crew scheduling and rest
*[Rampurhat has the highest number of beds among all 10 running rooms under Howrah (HWH) division including Howrah Junction with a average daily occupancy of 136 and 98 beds by multiple use.]
Goods & Freight Handling
Goods Train Dealing Points – For freight operations
3 Indian Oil Tanks – For fueling goods trains (Avg. daily issue: 41 KL)
Marshalling Yard – Located approx. 1 km from the main junction
PSC Sleeper Factory - to produce & supply Pre-stressed concrete sleepers across India
Administrative & Support Offices
Office of the Senior Booking Clerk – Located on Platform 1
Area Operating Office (HWH Division) – Rampurhat station operational zone
Tourism
Rampurhat is mainly famous for its historical significance, being a major center of several ancient temples, making it a popular destination for tourists and history enthusiasts.
Tarapith: Tarapith is a prominent destination for tourism in West Bengal, attracting a huge number of devotees throughout the year, not only from within the state but also from neighboring regions such as Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and Assam which is located just 9km from Rampurhat Railway Station.Maa Tara Temple situated at Tarapith under Rampurhat Sub-division which is a prominent Tantric temple dedicated to the Goddess Tara and It's one of the 52 Shakti Peethams of India.Tarapith is also famous for Tantric saint Bamakhepa, who worshipped in the temple and resided in the cremation grounds. His ashram is also located in bank of Dwaraka river and close to the Tara Temple.A sacred place near the temple named Tarapith Maha Smashan that's known for its tantric rituals.A pink temple dedicated to Saint "Bamakhepa" is located near Maa Tara Temple.Tarapith is also surrounded by ancient legends, including the belief that the third eyeball of Sati fell there.
Ekachakra Dham: Ekchakra Dham (Located 20km from Rampurhat Railway Station and 10km from Tarapith at Birchandrapur) holds great significance as the birthplace of Nityananda Rama, born in 1474 CE, a revered spiritual leader in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition known as a close companion and devoted disciple of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Nityananda is often celebrated alongside him as Gaura-Nitai at Nabadwip Dham. The Dham is also known for its popular attractions like Mala Tala, Hantugada Tirtha, Pandava Tala, and Bankima Raya Mandira.In Hindu tradition, it is also believed to be a place where the five Pandavas from the Mahabharata stayed during their years of exile.
Maluti: The Maa Mauliksha Temple, located 13.8km from Rampurhat Railway Station in Maluti, Jharkhand, is dedicated to the principal deity of the Baj Basanta Ray royal family and serves as the Guardian Goddess of Maluti.The area is home to 72 ancient temples, built as monuments to the kings of the Pala Dynasty.
Tarabitan Tourism Property, located in Rampurhat (Near Rampurhat Circuit House) and managed by the Tourism Department under Government of West Bengal (WBTDCL), is a premier 3-star tourist lodge. It provides an excellent base for exploring nearby attractions like the Tarapith Temple (approximately 9km away) and the Nalahati Sari Temple (approximately 16km away). Conveniently, it is just 1.5km from Rampurhat Railway Station.
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