[1] This railway division was formed on 14 April 1952 and its headquarters are located at Kharagpur in the state of West Bengal of India.
The division has a number of railway lines under it, which extend in many directions.
From Tikiapara in West Bengal to Rakha Mines in Jharkhand on the Howrah Mumbai Main Line.
From Kharagpur in West Bengal to Ranital Link Cabin in Odisha.
This line consists of important stations like Jaleswar, Balasore and Soro.
From Andul and Santragachi to Bankranayabaz via Maurigram Flyover in West Bengal.