Jasidih railway station, gateway to Baba Dham
Jasidih railway station (code JSME), officially Jasidih Junction, is the satellite station for Deoghar city in Jharkhand. It is in the Asansol division of the Eastern Railway and graded NSG-2. Because it serves pilgrims to Baba Baidyanath Dham, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, almost all premium trains on the Howrah–New Delhi main line stop here. It is often called the "Gateway to Santhal Pargana".
Busiest in Jharkhand
Jasidih is Jharkhand's busiest station by train frequency, and fourth by footfall after Dhanbad, Tatanagar and Ranchi. It opened in 1871 on the East Indian Railway, and the line was electrified in 1996–97. The station has nine tracks, at about 271 metres above sea level.
Major trains
- Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani Express (via Patna) and Howrah–New Delhi Duronto Express
- Patna–Howrah and Varanasi–Deoghar Vande Bharat Express
- Kolkata–Patna Garib Rath and Howrah–Patna Jan Shatabdi
- Originating weeklies to Tambaram (Chennai), Pune, Vasco-da-Gama and SMVT Bengaluru
New lines around Jasidih
Trains from Bhagalpur and Dumka currently need a loco reversal here, which can add more than 30 minutes. A Jasidih bypass line has been proposed, and Deoghar Junction is being developed as a major halt to relieve it. The 97 km Jasidih–Hansdiha–Pirpainti line is being built; its Hansdiha–Godda section opened on 8 April 2021.
Facilities and access
There are retiring rooms, a waiting hall, computerised reservation, an ATM, toilets, a refreshment room, tea and book stalls, and two- and four-wheeler parking. Auto and bus stands are outside. Deoghar Airport is about 15 km away. Jasidih is also included in the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Frequently asked questions
Which station is nearest to Baidyanath Dham?
Jasidih Junction (JSME) is the main railhead for Deoghar's Baidyanath temple.
Does the Rajdhani stop at Jasidih?
Yes, the Howrah–New Delhi Rajdhani via Patna halts here.
Plan your trip with our train schedule page, or see main-line hubs Howrah and Asansol.