Shankarpur railway station

Railway station in Jharkhand, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Shankarpur railway station (station code: SNQ) is a railway station on the Howrah–Delhi main line in Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It comes under the Asansol railway division of the Eastern Railway zone.[3][4][5] The station serves Sankarpur and its surrounding areas such as Devipur, Tiljori, Rampur and several other nearby villages.[6][7] It is the closest railway station to AIIMS, Deoghar.[8][9] Only passenger and MEMU trains have scheduled halts here.[10][11][12][13]

LocationSankarpur, Deoghar District, Jharkhand
India
Coordinates24.44204°N 86.63772°E / 24.44204; 86.63772
Elevation235 metres (771 ft)
System Indian Railways station
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SHANKARPUR
General information
LocationSankarpur, Deoghar District, Jharkhand
India
Coordinates24.44204°N 86.63772°E / 24.44204; 86.63772
Elevation235 metres (771 ft)
System Indian Railways station
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorEastern Railway
Line
Platforms2
TracksBroad gauge
ConnectionsAuto stand
Construction
Structure type
At-grade
ParkingYes
AccessibleDisabled access Available
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeSNQ
Zone(s) Eastern Railway
Division(s) Asansol
ClassificationNSG-6[1]
History
Electrified1996–97[2]
Former namesEast Indian Railway
Location
Shankarpur railway station is located in Jharkhand
Shankarpur railway station
Shankarpur railway station
Location within Jharkhand
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Facilities

Shankarpur railway station consists of three platforms connected by a foot overbridge. Basic amenities available for passengers include a ticket counter, covered platform sheds, seating arrangements and drinking water facilities.[14][15]

As part of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, the station underwent major redevelopment and upgradation in 2025.[16] The redevelopment work included a 437 square metre renovated platform shelter, 2000 square metres of renewed platform surfacing, installation of an electronic information display system, upgraded toilets and ramps to improve accessibility for disabled passengers.[5][17] A washing pit is also planned for upcoming future.[18]

Trains

Only a limited number of passenger and local suburban trains halt here. These include: [19]

  • Howrah–Mokama Express (13029/13030)
  • Asansol–Jasidih MEMU (63561/63563)
  • Andal–Jasidih MEMU (63545/63546)
  • Barddhaman–Jhajha MEMU (63509/63510)
  • Baidyanathdham–Asansol MEMU (63562)
  • Jasidih–Asansol MEMU (63564)
  • Patliputra Express (18621/18622)
  • Ranchi Intercity Express (13319/13320)

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