This is one of the oldest railway stations in India, and possibly the second in karnataka, built by the British Raj more than 150 years ago.

Mahatma Gandhi visited Ballari and spent about eight hours at the railway station here on 1 October 1921.

[1][2] Previously, the Ballari was part of Southern Mahratta Railway on Hubballi–Guntakal rail line.

[3] station consists of four platforms for its junction for three routes going towards Rayadurgam, Guntakal and Hosapete.

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