Jarauna railway station

Jarauna Railway Station
Jarauna railway station
General information
LocationMeerganj, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
 India
Coordinates25°33′24″N 82°23′59″E / 25.5568°N 82.3996°E / 25.5568; 82.3996
Elevation92 metres (302 ft)
SystemRegional rail, Commuter rail station
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byNorthern Railway zone
LinePrayagraj-Mau-Gorakhpur line
Platforms1
Tracks1
ConnectionsBus, Auto
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade (Indo-Gothic)
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Accessible
Other information
Station codeJUA
Zone(s) Northern Railway zone
Division(s) Lucknow NR
Fare zoneIndian Railways
History
Electrified2019
Passengers
350
Location
Jarauna Railway Station
Location within India
Jarauna Railway Station
Jarauna Railway Station (Uttar Pradesh)

Jarauna railway station (station code JUA) is located in Meerganj, Jaunpur District, Uttar Pradesh, India.[1][2]

This station is part of Northern Railway Zone's Lucknow NR Division and the Prayagraj-Mau-Gorakhpur line.

Overview

Jarauna Railway station is a low-revenue station, serving over 350 passengers and 4 passenger train on daily basis.[3] It is under the administrative control of the Northern Railway zone's Lucknow NR railway division.[4]

It is one of the railway stations in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated on the south-west side of the city about 45 km from Jaunpur Junction Railway Station. This station is under the Prayagraj-Mau-Gorakhpur line.

History

Historical context and development

  • The line: Jarauna is situated on the Zafrabad Junction–Janghai Junction line. This section was developed as part of the broader effort by the Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway to connect major trade and administrative hubs in Uttar Pradesh.
  • Regional expansion: The foundational rail network in the region began in 1872 with the opening of the broad-gauge line between Varanasi and Lucknow. Further branch lines, such as the one connecting to Janghai, were established shortly thereafter to improve local transit.
  • Local significance: Historically, the station was established to serve the rural populations of Meerganj and surrounding villages, providing them access to larger junctions like Janghai and Jaunpur.

Modern evolution

  • Electrification: Like much of the Northern Railway's Lucknow Division, the track passing through Jarauna has been upgraded to a 25 KV AC electric-line to support modern express and passenger trains.
  • Zone and division: The station has remained under the administrative control of the Lucknow North Division of the Northern Railway zone.
  • Recent status: It currently holds a Grade E (Small) station status, primarily facilitating local travel between Jaunpur and Prayagraj.

See also

References

  1. ^ "JUA/Jarauna Railway Station". India Rail Info. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  2. ^ https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/jaunpur/machhlishahr/news/rigged-at-jarauna-halt-railway-station-in-fish-town-platform-being-prepared-from-old-and-rejected- bricks-129757662
  3. ^ https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/4137?src=&dest=&locoClass=undefined&bedroll=undefined&
  4. ^ "Division at a Glance". Indian Railways. Northern Railway zone. Archived from the original on 9 January 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2016.