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KIR/Katihar Junction (9 PFs)
कटिहार जंक्शन
کٹیہار جنکشن

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Jan 06 2023 (15:00) by guest
Katihar Junction (KIR) is a major railway junction in the state of Bihar, India. It's a vital hub connecting the cities of Barauni, New Jalpaiguri, Malda Town, Jogbani, and Teznarayanpur. The station boasts 9 platforms, offers a range of basic amenities, and is conveniently located near NH-131A, making it a bustling transit point for travelers and locals alike.

Tourism

Katihar Hanuman Mandir: A popular temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
Katihar Durga Mandir: A revered temple dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Katihar Shiva Mandir: A sacred temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Katihar Jama Masjid: A prominent mosque in the city.
Katihar Gurudwara: A place of worship for Sikhs.

Food

Bhojanalaya: Known for its delicious vegetarian thalis and North Indian cuisine.
Annapurna: Offers a variety of vegetarian snacks and fast food.
Sagar Restaurant: Serves traditional Indian vegetarian dishes with a focus on regional specialties.
Kathihar Mithai Bhandar: Famous for its sweets and snacks, including samosas and jalebis.
Raju Chaat: A popular spot for street-style vegetarian snacks and chaat.

Station Address

Junction Point for Barauni, New Jalpaiguri, Malda Town, Jogbani & Teznarayanpur, Near NH - 131A GRP Chowk, Railway Colony, Katihar, District - Katihar. Pincode - 854105.
State: Bihar

Elevation: 32 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: NFR/Northeast Frontier   Division: Katihar


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Number of Platforms: 9
Number of Halting Trains: 106
Number of Originating Trains: 31
Number of Terminating Trains: 30
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Great Great
Occupancy percentage of Patna NJP Vande Bharat express.
Clearly one of the successful VBs. Doing around 100% occupancy even in this peak off season period.
Also, the highlight is 92% occupancy even in EC, clearly a hit VB!!
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Demand by Pappu Yadav MP Purnea to Satish Kumar, Chairman of Railway Board
♦️15713/4 Katihar Patna Intercity Express upto Jogbani
♦️15707/8 Katihar Amritsar Amrapali Express upto Purnea
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Sep 07 (22:09)   05735/Amritsar - Katihar Special Fare Special (via Darbhanga) | KIR/Katihar Junction (9 PFs)
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05735 Katihar Amritsar special via Purnea Forbesganj Lalitgram Darbhanga in a new route using the rake of Katihar Howrah weekly good initiative by NFR for giving connectivity to this new route.
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Jul 11 2018 (09:51)   HJP/Hajipur Junction (5 PFs)
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ER & ECR कभी हार नहीं मानेंगे। Always SCoR...... SCoR ..... SCoR..
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NER (North Eastern Railway)
7%
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NFR (Northeast Frontier Railway)
3%
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ER (Eastern Railway)
13%
52
SER (South Eastern Railway)
3%
14
SCR (South Central Railway)
10%
42
SR (Southern Railway)
7%
27
CR (Central Railway)
4%
17
WR (Western Railway)
4%
17
SWR (South Western Railway)
5%
20
NWR (North Western Railway)
6%
26
WCR (West Central Railway)
8%
31
NCR (North Central Railway)
6%
23
SECR (South East Central Railway)
2%
9
ECoR (East Coast Railway)
2%
7
ECR (East Central Railway)
11%
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