Takipur railway station
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LocationNear NH 14, Takipur, Birbhum district, West Bengal
India
India
Elevation40 m (130 ft)
SystemPassenger train station
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 Takipur railway station | |||||||||||
| General information | |||||||||||
| Location | Near NH 14, Takipur, Birbhum district, West Bengal India | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 24°18′20″N 87°54′20″E / 24.305622°N 87.905527°E | ||||||||||
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) | ||||||||||
| System | Passenger train station | ||||||||||
| Owned by | Indian Railways | ||||||||||
| Operated by | Eastern Railway zone | ||||||||||
| Line | Nalhati–Azimganj branch line | ||||||||||
| Platforms | 3 | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Standard (on ground station) | ||||||||||
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| Status | Active | ||||||||||
| Station code | TKP | ||||||||||
| Zone(s) | Eastern Railway zone | ||||||||||
| Division(s) | Howrah | ||||||||||
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| Electrified | Yes | ||||||||||
| Previous names | East Indian Railway Company | ||||||||||
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Takipur railway station (TKP) is located near National Highway 14 in Birbhum district, West Bengal. It has 3 platforms and some local trains stop here. While facilities might be basic, it provides a convenient access point for exploring the surrounding countryside and the historical and cultural attractions of Birbhum. Takipur also features a few local shops and tea stalls catering to passengers.
In 2024, Takipur railway station was renovated with improved platform shelters and digital timetable boards.[1]