Banda Railway Junction

Banda 

           Banda is a municipal town and the headquarters of Banda district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The town is well connected by road and railway to other parts of the state and the country. Banda Railway Junction belongs to North Central Railway, Jhansi Jn. Dingawahi and Khairar Jn are nearby railway stations to Banda. Kanpur which is just about 135 km north of Banda serves as a major nearby railway station to Banda. Besides, National Highway no. 76 (NH-76) runs through the town. 

         Home to several historic forts and other places of interest, the district of Banda witnesses a large number of tourists round the year. Kalingjar Fort in Banda district is a historical and cultural legacy of Uttar Pradesh. Located about 60km away from Banda town, Kalingjar fort is a prominent historical structure frequented by a number of history buffs and the tourists. The fort is perched on the top of a hill of Vindhya mountain range. The imposing structure of the fort presents us the insights of old glorious and royal days of the region. 

        Bhuragarh Fort in Banda is another historic place worth a visit. It is located just 3 km away from the heart of Banda town and is much frequented place. It was built in the 17^th century and was an important place during the freedom struggle of India. Though the fort is in ruined condition, it attracts a number of tourists. It is also known for hosting the Natbali Ka Mela. Nawab Tank fair, Bilgav fair, Khatri Pahar fair and Simauni fair are other important fairs which are held and celebrated with great religious fervor in Banda district. Other places of interest one can visit in and around Banda include Nawab Tank, Awasthi Park, Pragee Lake, Vamdeveshwar temple and Maheshwari Devi temple. 

        There are number of trains that pass through Banda Junction Railway Station. Chitrkoot Express, Chambal express, Kanpur-Durg Express, Gwalior- Howrah Express and Tulsi Express are some of them. Besides, a number of state highways and a National Highway -76 link Banda to other part of Uttar Pradesh. Khajuraho Airport (130 km) is the nearest airbase to Banda.