IRCTC
The official account of Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd, a Central Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Railways, Government of India
853,341
Followers
48
Following
121,077
Tweets
50.5
Avg Engagement
449
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @IRCTCofficial's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2010-05-07
- Verification:No
- Location:Indian Subcontinent
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,249
- Avg Likes per Tweet:25.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:25.4
- Followers Analyzed:50,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,249 tweetsThe account maintains moderate engagement with an average of 1,042 likes and 134 retweets per tweet. The content is often focused on promotional events and services, which may influence engagement patterns.
25.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
25.4
Avg Retweets/Tweet
81,376
Total Likes
82,625
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
17
Median Likes
2
Median Retweets
36
75th Percentile
17,180
Top Tweet
0.06
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
61.6%
Original
19.0%
Replies
17.1%
Retweets
2.2%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.1%
With Media
72.0%
With Links
72.8%
With #Tags
63.3%
With @Mentions
3.5%
With Emojis
188
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.31
Reply/Original Ratio
0.13
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
82.9%
Weekday Posts
17.1%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,249 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 556 retweets (17% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,249 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 50,000 followersThe primary audience includes tourists, railway passengers, and individuals interested in Indian culture and travel. It also targets potential customers looking for luxury travel experiences and railway-related services.
Below Average
Audience Quality
35.3%
Suspicion Index
47.6%
Low-Quality %
3
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
60.1%
Empty Bio
53.4%
<10 Tweets
1.9%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
74.4%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
94.4%
No URL
35.2%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
17,281,717
Total Potential Reach
3
Median Follower Reach
13
75th Percentile Reach
0.9%
>1K followers
0.1%
>10K followers
0.0%
>50K followers
0.0%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
20.5%
Creators
10,274 accounts
26.0%
Consumers
13,013 accounts
53.4%
Dormant
26,713 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
134
Verified Followers
0.13% of total
5,681
Protected Accounts
5.62% of total
3 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,105,423 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @AlongImna | 282,065 | - | - |
| @AzamKhanSwatiPk | 196,153 | Politician | Politics, Railways, Technology |
| @GoChhattisgarh | 167,032 | Tourism | Tourism, Chhattisgarh, Pictures |
| @DarshanaJardosh | 164,250 | Politician | Railways, Textiles, Surat |
| @SWRRLY | 106,980 | Railway | Hubballi, Bengaluru, Mysuru |
| @socialstartnow1 | 84,737 | Social Media Manager | Social Media, Management, Marketing |
| @BalkaurDhillon | 78,187 | - | - |
| @serailwaykol | 75,754 | Railway | Freight, Passenger, Trains |
| @Shweta__Jaya | 61,468 | Journalist | Travel, Entertainment, Journalism |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
39,689
Followers With Bio
61,308
Followers Without Bio
39.3%
% With Bio
60.7%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,249 analyzed33,269
Combined Engagement
3,353
Total Likes
29,916
Total Retweets
6,654
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
40%
With Hashtags
100%
With @Mentions
40%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
RT @narendramodi: Next stop…Banaras station. We are working to enhance rail connectivity as well as ensure clean, modern and passenger frie…
RT @narendramodi: Glad to flag off Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express. Our endeavour is to transform the railways sector and provide gre…
RT @narendramodi: आप सभी को जनजातीय गौरव दिवस की अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं। भगवान बिरसा मुंडा जी शत-शत नमन। #JanjatiyaGauravDivas https://t.co/m…
A special train to promote the movie 'Bachchhan Pandey' was operated between Mumbai and New Delhi today paving the way for Promotion of Art, Culture, Cinema, Television and Sports through Indian Railways. #BachchhanPandey @akshaykumar https://t.co/zHwJpb4CLR
RT @sbabones: This is 2nd Class food on India's national railways? It tastes First Class to me! I'm very impressed, Minister @AshwiniVaishn…
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account frequently promotes special trains and tourism packages, highlighting its focus on promoting travel and culture. It shares information about railway services, including pricing and availability, which indicates a practical and informative approach. The use of hashtags and event-specific content suggests a strategy to increase visibility and engagement around specific campaigns.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 853,341
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @IRCTCofficial reveals an growing Twitter presence with 853,341 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 50.5 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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