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Khantapara railway station

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Khantapara railway station
Passenger train station
Khantapara railway station
General information
LocationChakajaganathapur, Khantapara, Balasore district, Odisha
India
Coordinates21°23′47″N 86°49′22″E / 21.39628°N 86.822911°E / 21.39628; 86.822911
Elevation15 m (49 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouth Eastern Railway
Line(s)Howrah–Chennai main line
Kharagpur–Puri line
Platforms4
Tracks4
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground station)
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeKHF
Zone(s) South Eastern Railway zone
Division(s) Kharagpur railway division
History
Opened1901
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesEast Coast State Railway
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Nilgiri Road South Eastern Railway zone Panpana
Location
Khantapara railway station is located in India
Khantapara railway station
Khantapara railway station
Location within India
Khantapara railway station is located in Odisha
Khantapara railway station
Khantapara railway station
Khantapara railway station (Odisha)

Khantapara railway station is a railway station on Kharagpur–Puri line, part of the Howrah–Chennai main line under Kharagpur railway division of South Eastern Railway zone. It is situated at Chakajaganathapur, Khantapara in Balasore district in the Indian state of Odisha.[1]

History

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In between 1893 and 1896 the East Coast State Railway constructed Howrah–Chennai main line. Kharagpur–Puri branch was finally opened for public in 1901.[2] The route was electrified in several phases. In 2005, Howrah–Chennai route was completely electrified.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Kumar, Vikas. "Khantapara Railway Station Map/Atlas SER/South Eastern Zone – Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  2. ^ "South Eastern Railway". 1 April 2013. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  3. ^ "[IRFCA] Indian Railways FAQ: IR History: Part 7". IRFCA. Retrieved 31 October 2019.