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Entry# 3042871-0
Medium; Platform Pic; Large Station Board; Small Station Board;
Entry# 3549278-0


BLN/Ballygunge Junction (4 PFs)
बालिगंज जंक्शन
বালিগঞ্জ জংশন

Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Mar 05 (17:51)
Ballygunge Junction (BLN) is a bustling railway station located in the heart of Kolkata's Ballygunge neighborhood. It serves as a vital transportation hub, connecting passengers to various destinations within the city and beyond. The station offers essential amenities like waiting rooms, restrooms, and food stalls, making it a convenient stop for travelers.

Tourism

Kalighat Kali Temple: A significant Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, attracting devotees from far and wide.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple: A renowned temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, known for its intricate architecture and spiritual significance.
Birla Mandir: A white marble temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, offering stunning views of the city.
South Calcutta Jami Masjid: A prominent mosque in the area, serving as a place of worship and community gathering.
St. Paul's Cathedral: A historic Anglican church with beautiful architecture and stained glass windows.

Food

Annapurna Restaurant: Famous for its delicious South Indian thali and snacks.
Shreeji Restaurant: A popular choice for vegetarian snacks and fast food.
Biryani Blues: Offers a variety of vegetarian biryanis and other rice dishes.
The Haldiram's: A well-known chain serving traditional Indian snacks and sweets.
The Dosa Plaza: Specializes in different types of dosas and South Indian delicacies.

Station Address

Ballygunge Station Rd, Ballygunge Gardens, Ekdaliya , Kolkata - 700019
State: West Bengal

Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: SG-3
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Sealdah


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Number of Halting Trains: 0
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Rating: 4.0/5 (60 votes)
cleanliness - good (8)
porters/escalators - average (8)
food - excellent (8)
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The RPF, IRCTC and NGOs are preparing food daily and distributing these to the needy people at different locations in West Bengal and neighbouring Jharkhand in...
Lockdown: RPF, IRCTC, NGOs serving food to needy people

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Apr 15 2020 (16:58)
Rang De Basanti^   60232 blog posts
Re# 4611337-1              
photo of NDLS (ajmeri Gate) but news is of HWH,, poor Deccan Herald..cd have loaned one pic of HWH from IRI ..
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Apr 15 2020 (17:54)
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Right, I guess they missed to add details of NR RPF team also or pic mismatch.
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Jan 20 2018 (14:05) 8 Bengal routes need to be shut over losses: Railways
Entry# 3022696   
  Past Edits
Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Palasthali/PSME added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Bhimgara/BMGA added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Kalyani Simanta/KLYM added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Budge Budge/BGB added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Ballygunge Junction/BLN added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Namkhana/NMKA added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Baruipur Junction/BRP added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Hasanabad/HNB added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Barasat Junction/BT added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Nabadwip Ghat/NDF added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Shantipur Junction/STB added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Canning/CG added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Sonarpur Junction/SPR added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Katwa Junction/KWAE added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 20 2018 (14:05)
Station Tag: Burdwan/BXW added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461
Citing losses, the Railways has decided to stop train services in eight routes in the state, leading Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday to accuse the...
8 Bengal routes need to be shut over losses: Railways

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Jan 20 2018 (21:18)
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"socially viable projects"- new branch of economics or didinomics.
Can there be any project which is socially unviable????
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Jan 20 2018 (21:22)
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ER CPRO has confirmed no plans to close these them. Regarding letter, such letters have been sent to other states also in the past.
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Feb 13 2016 (11:07) ER’S SPECIAL TICKET CHECKING DRIVE AT BALLYGUNGE
News Entry# 257174   
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Feb 13 2016 (11:07AM)
Station Tag: Ballygunge Junction/BLN added by ameyambre/16020
Stations:  Ballygunge Junction/BLN  
Eastern Railway has conducted a Magisterial Ticket Checking Drive at Ballygunge station of Sealdah division o­n 11.2.2016 and apprehended huge number of free-trippers. During this Special...
ER’S SPECIAL TICKET CHECKING DRIVE AT BALLYGUNGE
Jan 03 2016 (15:39) New measures for Gangasagar visitors
News Entry# 252715   
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Jan 03 2016 (3:39PM)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by 23 but still enjoy Cartoon Network/884604

Jan 03 2016 (3:39PM)
Station Tag: Ballygunge Junction/BLN added by 23 but still enjoy Cartoon Network/884604

Jan 03 2016 (3:39PM)
Station Tag: Sonarpur Junction/SPR added by 23 but still enjoy Cartoon Network/884604

Jan 03 2016 (3:39PM)
Station Tag: Baruipur Junction/BRP added by 23 but still enjoy Cartoon Network/884604

Jan 03 2016 (3:39PM)
Station Tag: Namkhana/NMKA added by 23 but still enjoy Cartoon Network/884604
Pilgrims bound for Gangasagar have already started arriving in Kolkata in hundreds. Most of them have set up camp on the banks of the Hooghly around...
New measures for Gangasagar visitors
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