Dauram Madhepura railway station (station code: DMH) is a railway station in Madhepura district, Bihar, India. It is located beside National Highway 231 connecting Maheshkhunt, Madhepura and Purnia, and primarily serves Madhepura and the surrounding areas. The station falls under the Samastipur railway division of the East Central Railway zone and lies on the rail line between and . Several passenger and express trains halt at this station.
History The Saharsa–Purnia section, on which Dauram Madhepura lies, was originally built as a metre-gauge railway line in the 1950s. It was converted to broad gauge and reopened for traffic on 10 June 2016, as part of Indian Railways’ modernization programme. With this upgrade, Dauram Madhepura station was electrified and provided with improved passenger facilities.
Location and layout The station is located on National Highway 231 in Madhepura district, Bihar. It lies about 21 km west of and 60 km east of on the Saharsa–Purnia line. Dauram Madhepura has two platforms, three electrified tracks, and basic passenger amenities such as shelters, seating, and parking.
Facilities The station has ticket counters, waiting areas, sheltered seating, small kiosks for tea and snacks, parking and bicycle facilities, and free Wi-Fi provided by RailTel. An auto stand outside the station provides local connectivity.
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Train services About 24 trains halt at Dauram Madhepura daily, including express, MEMU, and passenger services.
Major trains Hate Bazare Express (via Purnea) (13169/13170) – Sealdah ↔ Purnia ↔ Saharsa Janaki Intercity Express (15283/15284) – Manihari ↔ Jaynagar Janhit Express (13205/13206) – Patliputra ↔ Purnia Court Kosi Express (18625/18626) – Hatia ↔ Purnia Court Purnia Court–Amritsar Jan Sewa Express (14617/14618) – Purnia Court ↔ Amritsar Jogbani–Danapur Vande Bharat Express (26301/26302) – Jogbani ↔ Danapur
Passenger/MEMU services Dauram Madhepura–Saharsa MEMU (63359/63360) Saharsa–Purnia DEMU (75257/75258/75259/75260/75261/75262) Saharsa–Purnia Court DEMU / Fast Passenger (75225/75226/55569/55570) Saharsa–Bihariganj DEMU (75263/75264)
Passenger volume According to RailYatri, the station is a Grade D (NSG-5) station, handling moderate daily passenger traffic. It is busiest in the mornings and evenings due to commuter flows toward Saharsa and Purnia.
Regional importance The station provides vital rail connectivity to villages in northern Madhepura district, including Budhma, Mithai, and Karukhirhar Nagar. It plays an important role in connecting rural areas with commercial hubs like Saharsa, Purnia, and Madhepura, and supports the transport of agricultural produce, students, and workers.
See also Saharsa Junction railway station Purnia Junction railway station Saharsa–Purnia line East Central Railway zone
References
External links Dauram Madhepura railway station on IndiaRailInfo