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BCQ/Barachak Junction (4 PFs)
बराचक जंक्शन
বরাচক জংশন / براچک جنکشن

Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

Updated: Mar 15 2023 (15:24) by Manoj851120~
Barachak Junction (BCQ) is a major railway station in West Bengal, situated on the Howrah-Delhi main line. It's known for its bustling atmosphere and serves as a vital connection point for passengers travelling between Kolkata and North India. The station boasts 4 platforms and offers basic amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and a few shops.

Tourism

Kali Mandir, Asansol: A revered temple dedicated to the goddess Kali, known for its vibrant rituals.
Durga Mandir, Durgapur: A popular temple dedicated to the goddess Durga, celebrated during Durga Puja.
Ramakrishna Mission, Asansol: A serene ashram and temple dedicated to Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, a spiritual leader.
Jharia Masjid, Asansol: A historic mosque known for its intricate architecture and peaceful ambiance.
The Church of St. Mary, Durgapur: A prominent church with a beautiful facade, offering prayers and services.

Food

The Dhaba: A popular local eatery serving delicious vegetarian curries and thalis.
Asansol Veg Restaurant: A clean and hygienic restaurant offering a variety of vegetarian dishes.
Barachak Sweets: Known for its fresh and flavorful sweets, also serves snacks and light meals.
The Chaat Corner: A lively street stall serving a wide range of chaat and snacks.
Amritsari Kulcha: Specializes in Amritsari Kulchas, a popular North Indian bread dish.

Station Address

Barachak Station , gopalpur, asansol, Dist - Paschim Bardhaman
State: West Bengal

Elevation: 137 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-6
Zone: ER/Eastern   Division: Asansol


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Dec 05 2016 (00:32)   12382/Poorva Express (Via Gaya) (PT) | ASN/Asansol Junction (7 PFs)
Vaibhav Agarwal
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Traffic block between Asansol - Barachak for track maintenance work on 6/12/16
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May 19 2015 (23:39)   63555/Asansol - Barkakana MEMU | ASN/Asansol Junction (7 PFs)
 
Vaibhav Agarwal
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Power and Traffic Block between Asansol- Barachak for track maintenance work on 20/5/15
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May 18 2016 (01:17)
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Traffic block between Barachak - Asansol For Deep Screening Work by BCM Machine on 17 & 24 May'16
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May 17 2016 (08:50)   BCQ/Barachak Junction (4 PFs)
 
Anupam Enosh Sarkar^~
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My train 18628 Ranchi Howrah Intercity slowly crossing Barachak Junction, while a lone WAG-7 of unknown shed waits for its duty at outer. Here you can see the quadruple tracks of Shaktigarh-Sitarampur section over the jurisdiction of Eastern Railway.
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Mar 04 2016 (20:50)   BCQ/Barachak Junction (4 PFs)
 
Suri~
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#Admin
#Moderator
There is a error in Atlas.
See the image below attached. Its near Burnpur , Asansol , Barachak.
There is a Single Electrified track from Burnpur to Barachak Jn connecting
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the trunk route with ADRA-JOC Branch Line. This Freight line is present to bypass the Rake Reversal at ASN Station. Its due to this track only, the Barachak is called as Junction.
Its not visible as "Single Green" Color in IRI Atlas.
Kindly correct it.

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May 12 2015 (09:19)   ASN/Asansol Junction (7 PFs)
 
tan.11~
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IMPORTANT :-
Regular flights will be started from Bengal Aerotropolis Durgapur Airport 18th May onwards.
#admins must update the "Nearest Airport Category" of the following stations.
All the data is being provided by me ; admins need just updating it.
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Some of important stations :-
Code Name Distance ↑↑
UDL Andal Junction 5 km
UDLW Andal West Cabin 7 km
EOC Andal East Outer Cab... 7 km
UDLE Andal East Cabin 7 km
RNG RaniGanj 12 km
OYR Waria 13 km
DCOP Durgapur Coke Oven P... 20 km
DGR Durgapur 22 km
JMA Jamuria 25 km
ASNE Asansol East 29 km
ASN Asansol Junction 30 km
RBH Rajbandh 30 km
BURN Burnpur 35 km
BCQ Barachak Junction 35 km
PAN Panagarh 38 km
STN Sitarampur Junction 39 km
DMA Damodar Junction 39 km
BRR Barakar 48 km
RNPR Rupnarayanpur 51 km
CRJ Chittaranjan 55 km
SURI Siuri 59 km
GLI Galsi 63 km
JMT Jamtara 70 km
ADRE Adra East Cabin 70 km
ADRA Adra Junction 71 km
KAN Khana Junction 73 km
CAM Chhota Ambana 73 km
SNT Sainthia Junction 78 km
BWN Barddhaman Junction 86 km
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I have attatched few evidences to show that regular flights will be started from next week.
PM Narendra Modi was the first to use this airport who came to Asansol on 11th May.
* Yahoo India News
* Business Standard
#Alexander

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