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Jadavpur railway station

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Jadavpur railway station is a Kolkata Suburban Railway Station on the Main line. It is under the jurisdiction of the Sealdah railway division in the Eastern Railway zone of the Indian Railways. It serves the local area of Jadavpur in Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal.[1][2]

Coordinates22.4951079°N 88.3749813°E / 22.4951079; 88.3749813
Elevation9 metres (30 ft)
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Jadavpur
Jadavpur railway station
General information
LocationJadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700032
India
Coordinates22.4951079°N 88.3749813°E / 22.4951079; 88.3749813
Elevation9 metres (30 ft)
System Kolkata Suburban Railway station
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorEastern Railway
LineMain line
Platforms2
Tracks2
Construction
Structure type
Standard (on-ground station)
ParkingNot available
Cycle facilities
Not available
AccessibleNot available
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeJDP
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Sealdah
History
Opened1862; 164 years ago (1862)
Electrified1965–66
Former namesEastern Bengal Railway
Services
Preceding station Kolkata Suburban Railway Following station
Baghajatin Sealdah South Dhakuria
towards Sealdah
Location
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History

In 1862, the Eastern Bengal Railway constructed a 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)-wide broad-gauge railway from Sealdah to Sonarpur Junction via Jadavpur.[3]

Electrification

Electrification from Sealdah to Sonarpur Junction including Jadavpur was completed with 25 kV AC overhead system in 1965–66.[4]

Station complex

The platform is well sheltered. The station possesses many facilities including water and sanitation. It is well connected to the SH-1. There is a proper approach road to this station.[5]

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