Bankura Railway Station 1.29/5 (2)

BANKURA is a city and a municipality in Bankura Sadar subdivision of Bankura district in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of Bankura district.

Bankura police station has jurisdiction over Bankura municipality, Bankura I and Bankura II CD Blocks. The area covered is 439 km². There are 3 town outposts and an outpost at Rajagram.

Bankura Sadar Division woman police station, started in 2014, has jurisdiction over whole of Bankura Sadar subdivision.

Bankura has gained much popularity among the tourists hailing from India. The place has a rich cultural and traditional heritage. It is famous for its paintings, music and other arts. It has gained popularity among domestic tourists due to the beautiful locations and historical destinations. The place has contributed great deal toward modern Bengal art and architecture. You can see the beautiful terracotta art and architecture in Bankura. The tourist spots can be divided into four zones.

• Phone number of Reservation Enquiry : 138
• Phone number Train Schedule : 1310 (12 lines)
• Foreign Tourist Guide, Eastern Railway, Kolkata phone number : 22204025
• Phone number of Railway Central Enquiry, Kolkata : 1310/1331
• Centralised Railway Enquiry phone number (Recorded): 1331, 22203545
• Indian Railways toll-free No.: 1800-111-139