July 14, 2012

Balamu Railway Junction


Balamu 
        Balamu Jn Railway Station is located in Kachhauna of Hardoi district in Uttar Pradesh state. The railway station is managed by Allahabad division of Northern Railways Zone of Indian Railways. Balamu Junction Railway Station connects Sitapur Jn on northeast direction, Unnao Jn on south, Rosa Jn on northwest and Lucknow Jn (80km) on its southeast direction.  There are many places of attraction around Balamu Jn which serve to be a major base for exploring those places of interest. 
         Kannauj is a historical city located just about 70 km away from Balamu. It is perched on the bank of Ganges River and is home to several ancient weapons and other artifacts. The place is easily accessible from Balamu Jn by state run buses or private vehicles like cars. Archeological Museum and Lakh Bahosi Bird Sanctuary are some of the much frequented places in Kannauj.   
         Bithur is another place to be visited near Balamu Jn. The place assumes great religious significance as it is believed to be the place where Lord Brahma performed Ashwamedha Yajna. He is also believed to have erected there a Shivlinga which came to be known as Brahmeshwara Mahadeva. There are many other places of interest which are easily accessible from Balamu Jn. Balamu is just about 80 km away from Lucknow, the capital city of UttarPradesh state. 
        Balamu Railway Station is well linked by several trains to other parts of state and the country. The town of Balamu is also connected by state highway to other towns and cities of Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow Airport serves to be the closest airbase to Balamu.

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