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SEE/Sonpur Junction (5 PFs)
Local Name: Sonepur
सोनपुर जंक्शन
سونپور جنکشن

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Jan 22 (14:23)


Sonpur Junction is a major railway station in Bihar, India, located off NH 31 on the Old Chhapra Patna Road in Sonpur. The station boasts 5 platforms and is known for its bustling atmosphere, especially during the famous Sonpur Mela, a cattle fair held annually. The station offers basic amenities like ticket counters, waiting rooms, and refreshment stalls.

Tourism

The famous Harihar Nath Temple is a major pilgrimage site located near the station.
The historic Karnagarh Fort offers stunning views and a glimpse into the past.
The ancient Sonpur Mela is a vibrant cattle fair held annually.
The Sonepur Ghat is a popular spot for religious ceremonies and bathing in the Ganges River.
The nearby Patna Sahib Gurudwara is a significant religious site for Sikhs.

Food

Hotel Shree Krishna offers delicious vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Bhojanalaya serves a variety of North Indian vegetarian dishes.
Sagar Restaurant is known for its flavorful street food and snacks.
Hotel Vaishno Devi offers a wide range of vegetarian curries and snacks.
The Veg Delight serves fresh and hygienic vegetarian meals at budget-friendly prices.

Station Address

off. NH 31, Old Chhapra Patna Road, Sonpur, District Saran - 841 101
State: Bihar

Elevation: 56 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-3
Zone: ECR/East Central   Division: Sonpur


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Number of Platforms: 5
Number of Halting Trains: 93
Number of Originating Trains: 8
Number of Terminating Trains: 8
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Dec 10 2018 (06:28)   14005/Lichchhavi Express (PT) | SV/Siwan Junction (5 PFs)
Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya   3156 blog posts
Entry# 4085277            Tags   Past Edits
Siwan is the 2nd and LAST Charting station of this Train 14005 SMi-ANVT Lichcchavi Express.
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CHARTING TIME :-
1) After 8 pm from Sitamarhi.
2) AT 05:50 AM from Siwan.
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SEAT AVAILABILITY QUOTA :-
• RLWL REMOTE LOCATION WAIT LIST QUOTA starts from Siwan.
• GNWL General Wait List quota from source station Sitamarhi - MFP - Sonpur - Chhapra - DDA/Duraundha Junction for going towards Anand Vihar Terminal (Delhi).

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Jun 24 2018 (06:53)   SEE/Sonpur Junction (5 PFs)
purubaba.ankit~
purubaba.ankit~   2861 blog posts
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Sonpur and Patna Jn and Rajendra Nagar Terminal are well connected to each other by road.. But if you want to go Patna Jn from Hajipur Jn, taxis can take 3 to 4 hrs depending on the jam on Mahatma Gandhi Setu. So at least maintain 4 hrs of margin.
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Jul 26 2016 (14:50)   SEE/Sonpur Junction (5 PFs)
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A tip useful for all of our railway passengers at Sonpur jn.
*All the trains from chhapra side are taken on either pf1 or pf2 ...never on pf3 or 4.
*All the trains from hjp side are taken on pf 3 or pf 4(mostly on 3)
*All the trains coming or going to ppta side always comes on pf4(sometimes on pf3)
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the passenger trains(demu,memu)originating from sonpur will leave either from pf1 or pf 4.never on 2&3.(mostly cpr side passengers leave from pf1 and bju,mfp,ppta side passengers leave from pf 4.

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Apr 10 2014 (01:19)   SEE/Sonpur Junction (5 PFs)
Vinay Kumar
Vinay Kumar   23030 blog posts
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Very unique station which always have unusual train halt..25 mins to 1 hour..as next is single track Gandak River towards HJP.
Quite well equipped with catering services along with Amul Counter.
Regular offering: Egg Pakoda, Biryani, Packed irctc foods & various seasonal fresh fruits.
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Jan 18 2016 (13:37)
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Everything fine..
Just one thing.. Now the line fromm SEE to HJP is doubled
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Jan 18 2016 (14:51)
Vinay Kumar   23030 blog posts
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Nw the unusual stoppage has shifted to HJP towards MFP!!
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Mar 01 2016 (08:02)   SEE/Sonpur Junction (5 PFs)
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12561^~   14897 blog posts
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A neat and claen station.
Well connected to other areas by bus,tampoo and train.
Train has started from Sonpur to Patliputra that takes approx. 20 to 25 minutes.
Also catering services available here on pf 2.
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and sudha stalls are also available.
2 atms of SBI and IDBI banks are in station premises both operated by SBI.
Also Sonpur is a divisional headquarter of ECR.

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