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VPT/Virudunagar Junction (4 PFs)
Local Name: Virudhai
विरुदुनगर जंक्शन
விருதுநகர் சந்திப்பு

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Apr 03 2023 (21:53)
Virudunagar Junction (VPT) is a major railway station in the heart of Virudhunagar city in Tamil Nadu. It boasts 4 platforms, offering connectivity to various destinations across India. The station features basic amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and ticket booking counters, making it convenient for travelers. Beyond the station, Virudunagar is known for its vibrant markets, historic temples, and the famous 'Virudhunagar Halwa', a sweet delicacy enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

Tourism

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple: A majestic Hindu temple complex in Madurai, a short distance from Virudunagar.
Sri Mariamman Temple: A popular Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman.
Sri Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, known for its intricate carvings.
Sri Venkateswara Temple: A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.

Food

Sri Ram Vilas: Known for its delicious South Indian vegetarian fare.
A2B: Popular for its vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Sangeetha: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes and snacks.
Hotel Saravana Bhavan: A famous chain serving traditional South Indian vegetarian cuisine.
Grand Sweets: A sweet shop known for its delicious sweets and savouries.

Station Address

Railway Feeder Rd, Railway Colony Virudhunagar, District : Virudhunagar. Pin : 626001. Ph. No: 04562-243747.
State: Tamil Nadu

Elevation: 101 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-4
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Madurai


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Oct 27 2017 (17:40)   VPT/Virudunagar Junction (4 PFs)
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It exports all kinds of food grains and Edible oil to foreign countries.
Virudunagar play an important role in price fixation of consumer products.
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Mar 13 2014 (15:49)   VPT/Virudunagar Junction (4 PFs)
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Virudhupatti was already changed into a name of Virudhunagar on 6th April 1923 by municipal council.In all govt. sector records showing the name Virudhunagar only, But still a station code existing by VPT. this code always making a confuse for new passengers when booking tickets in online. When will change the station code?
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This is because station codes are unique and seldom changed. See CAPE for Kanya Kumari
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Mar 13 2014 (18:18)guest
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There is no scope for change in station code.
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And BRC for Vadodara.
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Mar 17 2014 (15:51)
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Any more such codes?
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Many r there like MAS, MS, MSB in Chennai that indicates MAdras Central, MAdras Egmore and Madras Beach, others include BZA ( Vijayawada), KVZ ( Kavali), BSB ( VAranasi), BCT ( Bombay Central), etc.
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