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{{short description|Railway station in Odisha}}
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{{Infobox station
| name = Baripada
| name = Baripada
| type = [[Indian Railways|Indian Railway]] Station
| type = [[Indian Railways]] station
| style = Indian railway
| style = Indian Railways
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| image = Baripada railway station.jpg
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| address = Baripada, Odisha
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| address = Baripada, Orissa
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| elevation = {{convert|36|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
| line = [[Rupsa–Bangriposi line]]
| elevation = {{convert|36|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
| line = [[Kharagpur-Puri line]]
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| structure = Standard (on-ground station)
| structure = Standard (on ground station)
| platform = 1
| tracks = {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]]
| platform = ?
| parking = Available
| tracks = [[Indian gauge|Broad gauge]] 1676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
| entrances = 1
| opened = 1905
| parking = Available
| closed =
| baggage_check = Not available
| rebuilt =
| opened = 1905
| electrified = Yes
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| code = {{Indian railway code
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| code = BPO
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| zone = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]]
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| division = Kharagpur
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| zone = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]]
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| division = Kharagpur
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| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]]
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| status = Operational
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| former = [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]]
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'''Baripada railway station''' serves [[Baripada]], the head quarters of [[Mayurbhanj district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Orissa]].
The '''Baripada Railway Station''' serves [[Baripada]], the headquarters of [[Mayurbhanj district]] in the Indian state of [[Odisha]].


==History==
==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.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.indianexpress.com/news/mayurbhanj-state-railway/474611 |title = Mayurbhanj State Railway | last= Singh|first= Vikas|publisher= Express News Service, 11 June 2009| accessdate = 2013-01-02}}</ref>
In 1905, [[Mayurbhanj State Railway]] linked [[Rupsa, India|Rupsa]] with Baripada on the [[Howrah–Chennai main line]] through a narrow-gauge line, then extended it further. The Rupsa-Baripada-Bangriposi line was converted to broad gauge between 1996 and 2006.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.indianexpress.com/news/mayurbhanj-state-railway/474611 |title = Mayurbhanj State Railway | last= Singh|first= Vikas|date = 11 June 2009 |publisher= Express News Service, 11 June 2009| access-date = 2013-01-02}}</ref> Currently, 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==
==Simlipal National Park==
[[Jashipur]], via [[National Highway 6 (India)|NH 6]] is normally considered to be the gateway to [[Simlipal National Park]], but one can also go from Baripada, 50 km away.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.wildindiaguide.com/national-parks-india/simlipal-national-park-tiger-reserve.html |title = Simlipal National Park and Tiger Reserve |publisher= Wild India Guide | accessdate = 2013-01-02}}</ref>Normal entry is through the Pithabhata check gate.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.orissatourism.org/wildlife-in-orissa/simlipal-national-park.html |title = Simlipal National Park|publisher= Orissa Tourism| accessdate = 2013-01-02}}</ref>In addition to wildlife one gets stunning views of the spectacular waterfalls, [[Joranda Falls]] and [[Barehipani Falls]] in Simplipal National Park.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.mustseeindia.com/Simlipal-National-Park |title = Simplipal National Park, Orissa|publisher= | accessdate = 2013-01-02}}</ref>
[[Jashipur]] via [[National Highway 6 (India)|NH 6]] is normally considered to be the gateway to [[Simlipal National Park]], but it can also be reached from Baripada, which is 50&nbsp;km away.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wildindiaguide.com/national-parks-india/simlipal-national-park-tiger-reserve.html | title = Simlipal National Park and Tiger Reserve | publisher = Wild India Guide | access-date = 2013-01-02 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140416175944/http://www.wildindiaguide.com/national-parks-india/simlipal-national-park-tiger-reserve.html | archive-date = 16 April 2014 | url-status = dead }}</ref> The normal entry is through the Pithabhata check gate.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.orissatourism.org/wildlife-in-orissa/simlipal-national-park.html | title = Simlipal National Park | publisher = Orissa Tourism | access-date = 2013-01-02 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121119014753/http://www.orissatourism.org/wildlife-in-orissa/simlipal-national-park.html | archive-date = 19 November 2012 | url-status = dead }}</ref> In addition to wildlife, Simlipal National Park offers views of the waterfalls [[Joranda Falls]] and [[Barehipani Falls]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mustseeindia.com/Simlipal-National-Park | title = Simplipal National Park, Orissa | access-date = 2013-01-02 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130115022523/http://www.mustseeindia.com/Simlipal-National-Park | archive-date = 15 January 2013 | url-status = dead }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://trains.indiadekh.com/from-BPO-baripada-to-ROP-rupsa-junction.html Trains at Baripada]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20180323072650/http://tech4ol.com/ Trains at Baripada]
{{Wikivoyage inline|Simlipal National Park}}


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Latest revision as of 21:53, 15 September 2024

Baripada
Indian Railways station
General information
LocationBaripada, Odisha
India
Coordinates21°55′24″N 86°44′15″E / 21.9234°N 86.7375°E / 21.9234; 86.7375
Elevation36 m (118 ft)
Operated bySouth Eastern Railway
Line(s)Rupsa–Bangriposi line
Platforms1
Tracks5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingAvailable
Other information
StatusOperational
Station codeBPO
Zone(s) South Eastern Railway
Division(s) Kharagpur
History
Opened1905
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesBengal Nagpur Railway
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Krishnachandrapur
towards ?
South Eastern Railway zone Bhanjpur
towards ?
Location
Baripada is located in Odisha
Baripada
Baripada
Location in Odisha
Baripada is located in India
Baripada
Baripada
Location in India

The Baripada Railway Station serves Baripada, the headquarters of Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha.

History

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In 1905, Mayurbhanj State Railway linked Rupsa with Baripada on the Howrah–Chennai main line through a narrow-gauge line, then extended it further. The Rupsa-Baripada-Bangriposi line was converted to broad gauge between 1996 and 2006.[1] Currently, 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

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Jashipur via NH 6 is normally considered to be the gateway to Simlipal National Park, but it can also be reached from Baripada, which is 50 km away.[2] The normal entry is through the Pithabhata check gate.[3] In addition to wildlife, Simlipal National Park offers views of the waterfalls Joranda Falls and Barehipani Falls.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Singh, Vikas (11 June 2009). "Mayurbhanj State Railway". Express News Service, 11 June 2009. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Simlipal National Park and Tiger Reserve". Wild India Guide. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  3. ^ "Simlipal National Park". Orissa Tourism. Archived from the original on 19 November 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Simplipal National Park, Orissa". Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
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Simlipal National Park travel guide from Wikivoyage

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