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Kankinara railway station

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Kankinara (Code: KNR) is a railway station in North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal, which serves Bhatpara town. It lies on the Sealdah–Ranaghat line and is part of the Kolkata Suburban Railway system and is under the jurisdiction of Eastern Railway.

Location11, State Highway 1, Kankinara, Bhatpara, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
India
Coordinates22°52′00″N 88°24′20″E
Elevation13 metres (43 ft)
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Kankinara
Kankinara railway station
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Location11, State Highway 1, Kankinara, Bhatpara, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
India
Coordinates22°52′00″N 88°24′20″E
Elevation13 metres (43 ft)
System Kolkata Suburban Railway station
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorEastern Railway
LineSealdah–Ranaghat line of Kolkata Suburban Railway
Platforms4
Tracks4
Construction
Structure type
Standard (on-ground station)
Parkingavailable
Cycle facilities
available
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeKNR
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Sealdah
Website
History
Opened1862; 164 years ago (1862)
Electrified1963–1965; 61 years ago (1965)
Former namesEastern Bengal Railway
Services
Preceding station Kolkata Suburban Railway Following station
Jagaddal
towards Sealdah
Eastern Line Naihati Junction
Location
Kankinara is located in West Bengal
Kankinara
Kankinara
Location within West Bengal
Kankinara is located in India
Kankinara
Kankinara
Location within India
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History

The Calcutta (Sealdah)–Kusthia line of Eastern Bengal Railway was opened to traffic in 1862.[1] Eastern Bengal Railway worked on the eastern side of the Hooghly River.[2]

Station complex

The platform is not very well sheltered. It has many facilities including water and sanitation. This railway station can be reached via the Amdanga Road in Bhatpara.[3]

Electrification

The Sealdah–Ranaghat sector was electrified in 1963–64.[4]

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