Howrah railway division
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Howrah Division is the oldest operational railway division under the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.[1] Serving as a major rail hub for Eastern India, its headquarters based in Howrah, West Bengal, and has historical and strategic importance for passenger and freight transport.[2] It is one of the four railway divisions under the jurisdiction of Eastern Railway zone. In 2025, the Howrah Division marked its 100th anniversary since it was officially established as a division. It covers the area more than 400 km which includes parts of Bihar and Jharkhand also.[3] The division manages nearly 200 stations ranging from major terminals to smaller halts.
Asansol railway division, Sealdah railway division and Malda railway division are the other railway divisions under ER Zone headquartered at Kolkata.[4][5]
This list includes the top 11 busiest NSG (Non Suburban Group) category railway stations in Howrah division as of 2022-23.[6]
| Category of station | Rank | Name of station |
|---|---|---|
| NSG-1 | 1 | Howrah Junction |
| NSG-2 | 2 | Barddhaman Junction |
| NSG-3 | 3 | Rampurhat Junction |
| NSG-3 | 4 | Bandel Junction |
| NSG-4 | 5 | Bolpur Shantiniketan |
| NSG-5 | 6 | Pakur |
| NSG-5 | 7 | Nabadwip Dham |
| NSG-5 | 8 | Sainthia Junction |
| NSG-5 | 9 | Khagraghat Road |
| NSG-5 | 10 | Salar |
| NSG-5 | 11 | Azimganj Junction |
