South East Central Railway (SECR) Bilaspur is currently working on the doubling of the rail line from Bauridand Junction to Surajpur. This project will improve connectivity and efficiency for six trains, including the Ambikapur-Hazrat Nizamuddin route. The administration has already started the land acquisition and compensation process for affected villagers.
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How much land is being acquired and for which villages
The project involves the acquisition of a total of 6.980 hectares of land across 9 villages. This includes both private and government-owned land to make way for the second track. The affected villages are as follows:
- Ujiyarpur
- Barbaspur
- Darritola
- Sarola
- Semra
- Lai
- Udalkachhar
- Shankargarh
- Belbahara
What is the compensation and payment process
The district administration of Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur (MCB) is handling the payments. A total award amount of ₹4,78,47,777 was passed on May 5, 2026. The payment process started on May 12 and 13, 2026, where bank details are being collected for direct transfers.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Land Acquired | 6.980 Hectares |
| Private Land Owners | 111 People (5.225 Hectares) |
| Government Land | 1.755 Hectares (28 Cases) |
| Total Compensation | Over ₹4.78 Crore |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many trains will benefit from this doubling project?
A total of 6 trains, including the Ambikapur-Hazrat Nizamuddin express, will see improved efficiency and connectivity on this route.
Who is overseeing the Bauridand-Surajpur project?
The project is being supervised by South East Central Railway (SECR), Bilaspur, with land acquisition handled by the MCB district administration.