Mehsi railway station
Mehsi railway station | |||||||||||
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 Main view of Mehsi Railway Station | |||||||||||
| General information | |||||||||||
| Coordinates | 26°21′18″N 85°05′47″E / 26.354898°N 85.096319°E | ||||||||||
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) | ||||||||||
| System | Express train and Passenger train station | ||||||||||
| Owner | Indian Railways | ||||||||||
| Operator | East Central Railway | ||||||||||
| Line | Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line | ||||||||||
| Platforms | PF-1, PF-2, (PF-3, PF-4, PF-5 Not Complete) | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 3 | ||||||||||
| Connections | auto rickshaw, taxi services | ||||||||||
| Construction | |||||||||||
Structure type | Standard (on ground station) | ||||||||||
| Parking | available | ||||||||||
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| Status | Functioning | ||||||||||
| Station code | MAI | ||||||||||
| Zone(s) | East Central Railway zone | ||||||||||
| Division(s) | Samastipur | ||||||||||
| History | |||||||||||
| Opened | 1930s | ||||||||||
| Former names | East Indian Railway | ||||||||||
| Passengers | |||||||||||
| 86,025 per day | |||||||||||
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Mehsi railway station is a railway station serving the city of Mehsi in the Indian state of Bihar. Mehsi is in the Samastipur railway division of the East Central Railway zone. Mehsi is well connected with Muzaffarpur Junction, Motihari, Hajipur Junction, Patna Junction, Barauni Junction, Gorakhpur Junction and other major stations through daily passenger and express train services. It is situated on the Muzaffarpur–Gorakhpur main line in East Champaran district and serves as an important railhead for Mehsi town and the surrounding region.[1][2]
History and significance
Mehsi railway station is an important railway station located in the East Champaran district of Bihar, India. It lies on the Muzaffarpur–Motihari railway section under the Samastipur railway division of the East Central Railway zone. The station serves Mehsi town and nearby rural regions, connecting the area with major cities of Bihar and northern India.[3]
The railway station has historical importance due to its association with the Champaran Satyagraha, one of the earliest movements of the Indian independence struggle led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1917. During his journey toward Champaran to investigate the condition of indigo farmers under British rule, Gandhi passed through the Mehsi region and received public support from local residents. The railway route connecting Muzaffarpur and Motihari played a significant role in facilitating communication and movement during the freedom movement in Champaran.[4]
Mehsi and its surrounding areas were actively involved in political and social activities during the Indian independence movement. Several local leaders and freedom fighters from the region participated in nationalist campaigns and public mobilization. Among the prominent personalities associated with the area was Siyaram Thakur, who later became a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Janata Party government during 1977–1979.[5]
Over the decades, Mehsi railway station has developed as an important transportation hub for passengers, traders, students, and daily commuters. The station supports regional agricultural trade and local business activities, especially for nearby villages dependent on railway connectivity. It also serves pilgrims and visitors travelling toward historical locations in the Champaran region.[6]
The station is equipped with basic passenger facilities including platforms, waiting areas, ticket booking services, and railway connectivity to major towns such as Muzaffarpur, Motihari, Patna, and Delhi. Electrification and modernization projects on the railway section have improved train operations and passenger convenience in recent years.[7]
Today, Mehsi railway station continues to play a vital role in the socio-economic development of the region while also preserving its historical association with the Champaran movement and India's freedom struggle.
- ↑ "Mehsi Railway Station Forum/Discussion - Railway Enquiry". India Rail Info. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
- ↑ "Mehsi Railway Station (MAI): Station Code, Time Table, Map, Enquiry". NDTV Indian Railway. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
- ↑ "Mehsi Railway Station Details". India Rail Info. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ Gandhi, M. K. (1927). An Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth. Navjivan Publishing House.
- ↑ "Bihar Legislative Assembly Members". Bihar Vidhan Sabha. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ "East Central Railway". Indian Railways. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ "Indian Railways Passenger Amenities". Indian Railways. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
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