[1] The train is named after the Tebhaga movement of Bengal, as the strike also took place in Balurghat.

It runs on a hexa-weekly basis and connects important stations such as Barddhaman, Shantiniketan, Malda Town and Buniadpur.

It is a fully day train providing reserved and unreserved coaches and as well as Tatkal scheme.

The 13161/KOAA-BLGT Tebhaga Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 441 km in 9h 40m.

As the route is electrified since March,2024, a Howrah loco shed-based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.