| Bishnupur station | |
| Type: | Indian Railways railway station |
| Style: | Indian Railways |
| Address: | National Highway 14, Bishnupur District Town, District:Bishnupur West Bengal |
| Country: | India |
| Elevation: | 75m (246feet) |
| Line: | Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line Maynapur– Bishnupur branch line |
| Structure: | Standard (on-ground station) |
| Platform: | 3 |
| Tracks: | 7 |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Bicycle: | Yes |
| Electrified: | 1997–98 |
| Accessible: | Yes |
| Owned: | Indian Railways |
| Operator: | South Eastern Railway |
| Status: | NSG4 Category Station (based on tourist importance) |
| Former: | Bengal Nagpur Railway |
| Pass System: | India |
| Map Type: | India West Bengal#India |
Bishnupur is a normal station on the Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line and Maynapur- Bishnupur. It is located in Bishnupur district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves the temple town of Bishnupur and surrounding areas.
The Kharagpur–Midnapur branch line was opened in 1901.[1] The Midnapore–Jharia extension of the Bengal Nagpur Railway, passing through Bankura district was opened around 1903–04.[2] Officially Bishnupur railway station started its journey on 20 August 1903. Maa Sharda while going to Calcutta boarded a train from here. Also, there is a statue of her under the tree where she used to sit.The completion of the Bishnupur–Gokulnagar Joypur sector of the Seoraphuli Jn.–Bishnupur branch line]] was announced in the Railway Budget for 2009–10.[3] Part of the line is under construction.
Bishnupur Junction (South Eastern Railway) serves as a vital transportation hub, connecting the temple town of Bishnupur with various destinations across West Bengal and India. Major trains operating at this junction include:
Additionally, a variety of other express and passenger (and goods-carrying) trains operate at Bishnupur Junction, connecting the town to various destinations across the country.
As of 2024, Bishnupur Junction boasts 3 platforms and 7 tracks, facilitating the smooth movement of a diverse range of trains.
The Adra–Bheduasol sector was electrified in 1997–98, and the Bheduasol-Salboni sector in 1998–99.[4]