July 31, 2012
Kiul Junction is a major railway junction in Lakhisarai district
of Bihar state. It belongs to Danapur division of East Central Railway Zone and
is perched on Patna-Sahibganj rail route. Lakhisarai Jn and Bansipur are nearby
railway stations to Kiul Jn, while Bhagalpur Jn serves to be the nearby major
railhead to it. Kiul Jn and Lakhisarai Jn are separated from each other by Kiul
River which runs through between them. There are several trains which pass through
Kiul Jn and connects it all metro cities and other parts of the country. Kiul
assumes a great religious significance for Jain as it is the same place where
Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jain, attained the Kevala
Jhana.
Kiul Jn is just about 50 km away
from Munger a historic town hosting several places of interest. Perched on the
bank of the Ganga River, Munger is
known for its Bihar School of Yoga. Munger Fort, Sita Kund (a hot water
spring), Kastaharni Ghat and Bhimband Wildlife Sanctuary are other places of
interest in Munger. Kiul has rail and road (NH-80) connections to Munger. Famous for its remains sites of ancient Nalanda
University, Nalanda is another place
worth a visit near Kiul Jn which is just about 80 km away and is well connected
by road to it. Samstipur, Bihar Sharif and Kakolat are other places which are
easily accessible from Kiul Jn.
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