The Mechi flowing nearby forms the boundary between Nepal and India in the area.

[8] Thakurganj Junction was part of Darjeeling Himalayan Railways, Thakurganj Junction was the connecting point of DHR and Outh Tiruhat Railway.

Work for conversion of the Aluabari–Siliguri section from metre gauge to broad gauge was taken up in 2008, train services in the section was suspended and conversion work completed early in 2011.

Following Staffs are currently working at Thakurganj Railway Station: (i) Station Superintendent: Manish Kumar (ii) Station Master: Naresh Kumar Hembrom (iii) Station Master: Rahul Saha (iv) Station Master: Sonu Kumar Choudhary (v) Commercial Superintendent: Ajay Kumar Singh (vi) Senior CC : Rajkumar Ray (vi) Porter: Bhupesh Kumar[9][10][11]

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