Baripada railway station
Baripada railway station serves Baripada, the headquarters of Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha.
Baripada | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railways station | |
| Location | Baripada, Odisha India |
| Coordinates | 21°55′24″N 86°44′15″E |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Line(s) | Rupsa–Bangriposi line |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Tracks | Broad gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) |
| Parking | Available |
| Other information | |
| Station code | BPO |
| Zone(s) | South Eastern Railway |
| Division(s) | Kharagpur |
| History | |
| Opened | 1905 |
| Electrified | No |
| Previous names | Bengal Nagpur Railway |
| Location | |
  Baripada Location in Odisha  Baripada Location in India | |
History
Mayurbhanj State Railway linked Rupsa on the Howrah–Chennai main line with Baripada through a narrow-gauge line in 1905 and then extended it further. The Rupsa-Baripada-Bangriposi line was converted to broad gauge between 1996 and 2006.[1] At present Train No. 12891 leaves Baripada at 5:10 AM and reaches Bhubaneswar at 10:00 AM. The return train leaves Bhubaneswar at 5:10 PM and reaches Baripada at 10:00 PM
Simlipal National Park
Jashipur, via NH 6 is normally considered to be the gateway to Simlipal National Park, but one can also go from Baripada, 50 km away.[2] Normal entry is through the Pithabhata check gate.[3] In addition to wildlife one gets stunning views of the spectacular waterfalls, Joranda Falls and Barehipani Falls in Simplipal National Park.[4]
References
- Singh, Vikas. "Mayurbhanj State Railway". Express News Service, 11 June 2009. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- "Simlipal National Park and Tiger Reserve". Wild India Guide. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- "Simlipal National Park". Orissa Tourism. Archived from the original on 19 November 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- "Simplipal National Park, Orissa". Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
External links
Simlipal National Park travel guide from Wikivoyage
| Preceding station | Indian Railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Krishnachandrapur | South Eastern Railway zone |