Balharshah railway station
| Balharshah Indian Railway Junction Station | |
|---|---|
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| Station statistics | |
| Address |
State Highway 243, Ballarpur, Maharashtra India |
| Coordinates | 19°50′56″N 79°20′53″E / 19.849°N 79.348°ECoordinates: 19°50′56″N 79°20′53″E / 19.849°N 79.348°E |
| Elevation | 188 metres (617 ft) |
| Line(s) |
Nagpur-Hyderabad line Gondia-Nagbhir-Balharshah branch line |
| Structure type | Standard on ground |
| Platforms | 5 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Bicycle facilities | No |
| Baggage check | No |
| Other information | |
| Opened | 1904? |
| Station code | BPQ |
| Division(s) | Nagpur |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operator | Central Railway |
| Station status | Functioning |
| Location | |
  Balharshah railway station Location in Maharashtra
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Balharshah railway station is located in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra and serves Ballarpur.
History
With the completion of the Kazipet-Balharshah link in 1929, Chennai was directly linked to Delhi.[1]
The Gondia-Nagbhir-Nagpur line was opened for traffic in 1908. The Nagbhir-Rajoli line was opened in 1913 and extended up to Chanda.[2] Work for conversion to broad gauge of the 240 km (149 mi) narrow gauge Gondia-Chanda Fort line started in December 1992. The fourth phase covering Nagbhir-Chanda Fort section was opened on 13 January 1999 and the Chandafort-Balharshah section was operated from 2 July 1999.[3]
Electrification
The Ramagundam-Balharshah-Nagpur sector was electrified in 1988-89.[4]
Economy
Ballarpur Industries Limited, the largest manufacturers of writing and printing paper in India, has its flag-ship unit at Ballarpur.[5] Coal freight from Singareni, Kothagudem, Bellampalli and Balharshah mines account for around 40 per cent of the goods traffic handled by the railways in the Kazipet-Balharshah sector.[6]
Amenities
Balharshah railway station has computerized reservation counters, STD/PCO booth, retiring room, waiting room, vegetarian and non-vegetarian refreshments and book stall.[7]
References
- ↑ "IR History: Early Days – III". Chronology of railways in India, Part 3 (1900-1947). Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ↑ "Major Events in the Formation of S.E. Railway". South Eastern Railway. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
- ↑ "Nagpur Division". South East Central Railway. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
- ↑ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ↑ "Ballarpur Industries Limited (BILT)". Avantha. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ↑ V. Ramakrishna Reddy. Economic History of Hyderabad State: Warangal Suba, 1911-1950. p. 582.
- ↑ "Balhashah to Bangalore trains". Make My Trip. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
External links
 Tamil Nadu Express Entering Balharpur Junction |
| Preceding station | Indian Railways | Following station | ||
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Gondwanavispur |
Central Railway zone Nagpur-Hyderabad line |
Manikgarh |
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| Terminus | South East Central Railway zone Gondia-Nagbhir-Balharshah branch line |
Chanda Fort |
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