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Golden Quadrilateral
Highway map of India with the Golden Quadrilateral highlighted in solid blue color
Total Length 5,846 kilometres (3,633 mi)
Development cost Rs. 1 crores
Delhi – Kolkata
Length 1,453 kilometres (903 mi)
Route NH 2
Delhi – Mumbai
Route NH 8, NH 79A, NH 79, NH 76
Mumbai – Chennai
Route NH 4, NH 7, NH 46
Kolkata – Chennai
Length 1,684 kilometres (1,046 mi)
Route NH 6, NH 60, NH 5
NH – List – NHAI – NHDP – MORTH
A section of the Golden Quadrilateral highway from Chennai – Mumbai phase

The Golden Quadrilateral is a highway network in India connecting Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata
and Chennai, thus forming a quadrilateral of sorts. The largest highway project in India, initiated
by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, it is the first phase of the National Highways Development Project
(NHDP), and consists of building 5,846 km (3,633 mi) of four/six lane express highways at a
cost of Rs. 60,000 crores (US$ 12.317 billion at 1999 prices).[1] As of 2008[update], while the
Golden Quadrilateral makes up under 2 percent of India's road network, it carries about 40% of
the country's traffic and accounts for one-third of its traffic deaths.[2]
The vast majority of the Golden Quadrilateral (GQ) is not access controlled, although safety
features such as guardrails, shoulders, and high-visibility signs are used. As of February 2010,
5,766 km (3,583 mi) of the entire work has been completed and work on remaining 80 km is
under progress.[3] In September 2009, it was announced that the existing four-laned highways
would be converted into six-lane highways.[4] The project was reported at various stages to be
behind schedule mainly due to land acquisition constraints and disputes with contractors which
had to be re-negotiated.[5][6]
The GQ project is managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the
Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, the first controlled-
access toll road to be built in India is a part of the GQ Project though not funded by NHAI, and
separate from the main highway. Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) has been
one of the major contributors to the infrastructural development activity in the GQ project.
Contents
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• 1 Economic benefits
• 2 Route
• 3 Important Cities
• 4 Current status
• 5 The length of Golden Quadrilateral in each State
• 6 Future plans
• 7 Corruption allegations
• 8 Accidents
• 9 See also
• 10 Further reading
• 11 External links
[edit] Economic benefits

The GQ project establishes better and faster transport networks between many major cities and
ports. It provides an impetus to smoother movement of products and people within India. It
enables industrial and job development in smaller towns through access to markets. It provides
opportunities for farmers through better transportation of produce from the agricultural
hinterland to major cities and ports for export, through lesser wastage and spoils. Finally, it
drives economic growth directly through construction as well as through indirect demand for
cement, steel and other construction materials
[edit] Route
Only National Highways are used in the Golden Quadrilateral. The four legs use the following
National Highways:
• Delhi – Kolkata: NH 2
• Delhi – Mumbai: NH 8 (Delhi – Kishangarh), NH 79A (Ajmer bypass), NH 79
(Nasirabad – Chittaurgarh), NH 76 (Chittaurgarh – Udaipur), NH 8 (Udaipur – Mumbai)
• Mumbai – Chennai: NH 4 (Mumbai – Bangalore), NH 7 (Bangalore – Krishnagiri), NH
46 (Krishnagiri – Ranipet), NH 4 (Ranipet – Chennai)
• Kolkata – Chennai: NH 6 (Kolkata – Kharagpur), NH 60 (Kharagpur – Balasore), NH 5
(Balasore – Chennai)
[edit] Important Cities
Delhi – Kolkata Delhi – Mumbai Chennai – Mumbai Kolkata – Chennai
• Delhi • Delhi • Chennai • Kolkata
• Faridabad • Gurgaon • Kanchipuram • Kharagpur
• Mathura • Jaipur • Walajapet • Baleshwar
• Agra • Ajmer • Ranipet • Cuttack
• Firozabad • Chittaurgarh • Vellore • Bhubaneshwar
• Etawah • Udaipur • Vaniyambadi • Berhampur
• Kanpur • Gandhinagar • Bargur • Srikakulam
• Allahabad • Ahmedabad • Krishnagiri • Vizianagaram
• Varanasi • Vadodara • Hosur • Visakhapatnam
• Mohania • Surat • Bangalore • Kakinada
• Dehri-on-son • Silvassa • Tumkur • Rajahmundry
• Asansol • Mumbai • Sira • Eluru
• Durgapur • Chitradurga • Vijayawada
• Bardhaman • Davangere • Guntur
• Kolkata • Ranebennur • Ongole
• Haveri • Nellore
• Hubli-Dharwad • Gummidipoondi
• Belgaum • Chennai
• Kolhapur
• Sangli-Miraj
• Karad
• Satara
• Pune
• Panvel
• Mumbai
[edit] Current status

Length Completed Total Length Percent Completed As of
No. Segment Source
(km) (km) (%) (date)
June 30,
1. Delhi-Kolkata 1452.3 1453 99.95 [6]
2010
Chennai- June 30,
2. 1288 1290 99.87 [7]
Mumbai 2010
Kolkata- June 30,
3. 1633 1684 96.99 [8]
Chennai 2010
4. Mumbai-Delhi 1419 1419 100 Nov 2006 [9]
June 30,
Total 5793 5846 99.09 [10]
2010
[edit] The length of Golden Quadrilateral in each State

The completed Golden Quadrilateral will pass through 13 States of India:
• Andhra Pradesh – 1,014 km (630 mi)
• Uttar Pradesh – 756 km (470 mi)
• Rajasthan – 725 km (450 mi)
• Karnataka – 623 km (387 mi)
• Maharashtra – 487 km (303 mi)
• Gujarat – 485 km (301 mi)
• Orissa – 440 km (270 mi)
• West Bengal – 406 km (252 mi)
• Tamil Nadu – 342 km (213 mi)
• Bihar – 204 km (127 mi)
• Jharkhand – 192 km (119 mi)
• Haryana – 152 km (94 mi)
• Delhi – 25 km (16 mi)
• Total – 5,846 km (3,633 mi)
[edit] Future plans
Sections of NH-2, NH-5 and NH-8 have now been prioritized for further widening to six lanes
under DBFO (Design, Build, Finance, Operate) pattern and more sections would be six-laned in
the near future.On NH – 8 Six lanes work is completed from Vadodara to Surat and now the
highway is 6-track
[edit] Corruption allegations
Main article: Satyendra Dubey
In August 2003, Jharkhand-based project director Satyendra Dubey, in a letter to the Prime
Minister, outlined a list of malafide actions in a segment of this highway in Bihar. Dubey's
claims included that big contractors had inside information from NHAI officials [7], that the
contractors for this stretch were not executing the project themselves (as stipulated in the
contract) but subcontracting the work small builders who lacked technical expertise[7] and that no
follow-up was performed after awarding advances[7]. Dubey's name was leaked by the PMO to
the NHAI[7], and he was transferred against his wishes to Gaya, Bihar, where he was murdered
on November 27.[7]
The NHAI eventually admitted that Dubey's charges were substantiated, and implemented
"radical reforms" in selection and contract procedures.[8] After a lengthy CBI investigation,
Mantu Kumar and three accomplices were arrested and charged with murder; however, Mantu
escaped from court on September 19, 2005 and remains on the run.[9]
[edit] Accidents
In February 2006, a 600 meter stretch of the highway connecting Kolkata to Chennai subsided
into the ground, opening up ten meter gorges near Bally, West Bengal [10]. This stretch had been
completed a year back by a Malaysian multinational firm, selected after global tendering.[citation
needed]
[edit] See also

• List of National Highways in India by highway number
• List of National Highways in India
• National Highways Development Project
• North-South and East-West Corridor
• Transport in India
[edit] Further reading
1. ^ [1] Road network-Source-The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
2. ^ Ullrich, Christy. "India's Golden Quadrilateral", National Geographic, Sep 15, 2008. Though
the GQ makes up less than 2 percent of India's road network, it carries about 40 percent of the
country's traffic and accounts for one-third of its traffic fatalities.
3. ^ "National Highways Development Project Map". National Highways Institute of India.
http://www.nhai.org/gqmain_english.htm.
4. ^ Megha Bahree. "Ambassador: Indian Economy Will Grow". Forbes.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/21/india-ambassador-shankar-business-emerging-markets-
economy.html.
5. ^ "Golden Quadrilateral still has miles to go". Financial Express.
http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=100459.
6. ^ R.N. Bhaskar. "Crossing the chasm". Forbes India.
http://business.in.com/article/briefing/crossing-the-chasm/4202/1.
7. ^ a b c d e [2]
8. ^ [3] NHAI report to CBI proves Dubey right, contract rules being rewritten-Source-Indian
Express
9. ^ [4]
10.^ [5]GQ: Howrah highway stretch caves in-Source-Indian Express]
• Fast Lane to the Future, Don Belt. National Geographic, October, 2008.
[edit] External links
• 'Mile by Mile, India Paves a Smoother Future' – extremely detailed New York Times
article, dated December 4, 2005 (free registration required)
• "Golden Quadrilateral still has miles to go" – Financial Express article dated August 26,
2005
• Official website of the National Highways Authority of India
• Map of GQ progress on the NHAI website
• Ministry of Road Transport
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2
National Highway 2
Terminal 1 New Delhi

New Delhi–Agra–Kanpur–
Major destinations Allahabad–Varanasi–Mohania–
Barhi–Panagarh–Palsit
Terminal 2 Dankuni near Kolkata
List[show]
NH 1 in Delhi
NH 8 in Delhi
NH 10 in Delhi
NH 24 in Delhi
NH 3 in Agra
NH 11 in Agra
NH 93 in Agra
NH 92 in Etawah
NH 91A in Etawah
NH 2A in Sikandra
NH 25 in Kanpur
NH 86 in Kanpur
NH 91 in Kanpur
NH 24B in Allahabad
Major NH 27 in Allahabad
interchanges NH 76 in Allahabad
NH 96 in Allahabad
NH 7 in Varanasi
NH 29 in Varanasi
NH 56 in Varanasi
NH 97 in Saiyedraja
NH 30 in Mohania
NH 98 in Aurangabad
NH 83 in Dobhi
NH 31 in Barhi
NH 33 in Barhi
NH 100 in Bagodar
NH 32 in Gobindpur
NH 60 in Raniganj
NH 6 in Kolkata
NH 34 in Kolkata
Delhi: 12 km, Haryana: 74 km,
Uttar Pradesh: 752 km, Bihar: 202
States
km, Jharkhand: 190 km, West
Bengal: 235 km
National GQ: 1454 km (New Delhi -
Highways Kolkata)
Development NS: 253 km (New Delhi - Agra)
Project EW: 35 km (Barah - Kanpur)
< NH 1D NH 2A >
NH - List - NHAI - NHDP - MORTH
File:Durgapur Xpressway.jpg
Durgapur Expressway
National Highway 2 (NH 2), commonly referred as Delhi-Kolkata Road is a busy Indian
National Highway that runs through the states of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar,
Jharkhand, and West Bengal. It constitute a major portion of historical Grand Trunk Road along
with NH 91 and NH 1 in India. The road is the part of National Highway network of India, and it
is officially listed as running over 1465 km from Delhi to Kolkata. The km in each of the states
are Delhi (12), Haryana (74), Uttar Pradesh (752), Bihar (202), Jharkhand (190), West Bengal
(235).
The highway touches the cities of Faridabad in Haryana, Mathura, Agra, Etawah, Bhoganipur,
Kanpur, Allahabad, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, Mohania in Bihar, Barhi, Dhanbad in Jharkhand
and Asansol, Durgapur, Kolkata in West Bengal.
Contents
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• 1 Uttar Pradesh
• 2 West Bengal
• 3 Jharkhand
• 4 National Highways Development Project
• 5 List of cities on NH 2
• 6 See also
• 7 References
• 8 Gallery
[edit] Uttar Pradesh

The National Highway 2 enters in U.P. From Delhi in Mathura district.Before Mathura it covers
Faridabad city In Haryana. After Mathura it reaches Agra which is about 200 km (120 mi) from
Delhi. In Agra it covers about 16 km (9.9 mi). After leaving Agra it enters Etawah. After leaving
Etawah it enters Kanpur city where a 23 km (14 mi) Kanpur over-bridge has been built which is
also one of the largest over-bridges in the Asia. In Kanpur it covers arround 25 km (16 mi) and
then it reaches Allahabad and covers 16 km (9.9 mi) in city then reachesVaranasi covers 15 km
(9.3 mi) and thus leaves U.P. This national highway has given a new life to public transport in
Northern India. The overbridges built in Agra,Kanpur and Allahabad has reduced city traffic
problems.
[edit] West Bengal
The West Bengal end of NH 2 starts or terminates at Dankuni in the outskirts of Kolkata .[1]
There is a 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) stretch to the Nivedita Bridge, and thereafter Belghoria
Expressway links it to Barrackpur Trunk Road, and Jessore Road/ NH 34. Alternatively, Kolkata
bound traffic takes the NH 6 at Dankuni and then follows the Kona Expressway/NH 117 and
Vidyasagar Setu to enter Kolkata.
The four–lane West Bengal portion of NH 2 stretches from Barakar to Dankuni and the entire
stretch is complete. The 65 kilometres (40 mi) Dankuni-Palsit stretch is also known as Durgapur
Expressway. From Palsit to the outskirts of Asansol it follows the old Grand Trunk Road
bypassing such towns as Saktigarh, Bardhaman and Raniganj but passes through Durgapur and
Andal. The Palsit–Panagarh stretch is 64 kilometres (40 mi) and the Panagarh–Raniganj stretch
is 42 kilometres (26 mi). At Panagarh Darjeeling Mor NH 2 meets Panagarh–Morgram Highway.
In the outskirts of Asansol NH 2 leaves Grand Trunk Road. The latter passes through crowded
areas of Asansol, Neamatpur, Kulti and Barakar in West Bengal and Chirkunda and Kumardhubi
in Jharkhand. A bypass links the outskirts of Asansol with Nirsa, where the NH 2 gets back to
Grand Trunk Road. The Raniganj–Barakar stretch is 33 kilometres (21 mi). The widened
120 kilometres (75 mi) Panagarh–Dhanbad stretch was thrown open to traffic in 2001.[2]
Construction cost of the 130 kilometres (81 mi) Panagarh–Dankuni section was 178 million US
dollars.[3] The entire stretch in West Bengal happens to be a toll zone. There are toll plazas at
three places: Asansol, Palsit and Dankuni. According to the NHAI’s statistical record, in 2008
everyday about 850,000 to 900,000 vehicles plied between Barakar and Dankuni. The gross toll
collection amounted to Rs 2,500,000 per day. Large number of buses ply along NH 2. South
Bengal State Transport Corporation operates 47 buses between Durgapur and Kolkata alone. In
2008 South Bengal State Transport Corporation has started bus services between Burdwan and
Kolkata.[4]
[edit] Jharkhand
The Jharkhand stretch of NH 2 extends from the bridge on the Barakar River on the Asansol-
Nirsa bypass to around Barachatti, and runs for 190 kilometres (120 mi). Immediately after
crossing into Jharkhand from West Bengal, NH2 meets the junction with the road on the north
leading to Maithon and the road on the left leading to Panchet. NH 2 returns to old Grand Trunk
Road at Nirsa. At Gobindpur NH 2 meets NH 32 leading to Dhanbad and Jamshedpur. At
Topchanchi there is a picturesque lake, off NH2. Thereafter for a long stretch up to Isri the
massive Parasnath Hills / Shikharji dominates on the northern side of NH 2. At Dumri, the road
on the north leads to Madhuban and Giridih. The next important junction is Bagodar where NH
100 meets NH2. There is a road leading to Hazaribagh Road station. At Barhi is the crossing
with NH31 and NH33. Between Chauparan and Dobhi, around Barachatti, NH 2 crosses over to
Bihar. Much of the Jharkhand sector of NH 2 passes through an undulating area on Koderma
plateau.
[edit] National Highways Development Project
• Almost all of the 1,465 km (910 mi) stretch of NH 2 has been selected as a part of the
Golden Quadrilateral by the National Highways Development Project.[5]
• Approximately 253 km (157 mi) stretch of NH 2 between Delhi and Agra has been
selected as a part of the North-South Corridor by the National Highways Development
Project.[5]
• Approximately 35 km (22 mi) stretch of NH 2 between Barah and Kanpur has been
selected as a part of the East-West Corridor by the National Highways Development
Project.[5]
[edit] List of cities on NH 2
• Delhi
• Faridabad
• Mathura
• Agra
• Firozabad
• Etawah
• Auraiya
• Bhoganipur
• Kanpur
• Allahabad
• Varanasi
• Mohania
• Barhi
• Dhanbad
• Asansol
• Durgapur
• Burdwan
• Kolkata
[edit] See also
• List of National Highways in India (by Highway Number)
[edit] References
1. ^ "Completed Stretches on NH2 (Delhi-Kolkata)". Status : 31st Aug , 2005. National Highways
Authority of India. http://www.nhai.org/completednh2.htm. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
2. ^ "NHAI to award Rs 8,000-cr contracts in two months". The Hindu Business Line, 22 October
2001. http://www.blonnet.com/2001/10/22/stories/142240rb.htm. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
3. ^ "Public Private Participation: Success Stories in India". “Asia on the Move: Energy Efficient
and Inclusive Transport” Presented by S.K. Gupta. ADB Transport Forum.
http://www.adb.org/Documents/Events/2008/ADB-Transport-Forum-2008/SGupta-
Presentation.pdf. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
4. ^ Siddiqui, Kanchan. "NHAI, truckers incur heavy losses". The Statesman, 27 August 2008.
http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?date=2008-08-
27&usrsess=1&clid=6&id=246558. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
5. ^ a b c [1] National Highways-Source-National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
[edit] Gallery
Toll plaza between Agra and Toll plaza between Agra and
Delhi - Road sign with prices Delhi - Road sign with Toll plaza between Agra and
in 2006 exempted vehicles Delhi - Road sign with exempted
dignitaries
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National Highway 4
Terminal 1 Mumbai, Maharashtra

Mumbai - Pune - Satara - Sangli -
Major destinations Kolhapur - Belgaum - Hubli -
Bangalore - Chennai
Terminal 2 Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Major interchanges List[show]
NH 3 in Thane
NH 8 in Mumbai
NH 17 in Panvel
NH 9 in Pune
NH 50 in Pune
NH 63 in Hubli
NH 13 in Chitradurga
NH 208 in Tumkur
NH 48 in Bangalore
NH 7 in Bangalore
NH 209 in Bangalore
NH 18 in Chittoor
NH 5 in Chennai
NH 45 in Chennai
NH 205 in Chennai
Maharashtra: 371 km (231 mi)
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States
Andhra Pradesh: 83 km (52 mi)
Tamil Nadu: 133 km (83 mi)
National Highways GQ: 1,151 km (715 mi) (Mumbai
Development - Bengaluru, Ranipet-Chennai)
Project Port Connectivity: 4 km (2.5 mi)
Number of lanes Multi-lane throughout
< NH 3 NH 4A >
National Highway 4 (NH 4) is a major National Highway in Western and Southern India. NH 4
links four of the 10 most populous Indian cities - Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Chennai. NH 4
is 1,235 km (767 mi) in length and passes through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra
Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
NH 4 constitutes roughly 90% of the Golden Quadrilateral's Mumbai-Chennai segment. As a
part of this project NH 4 has been widened from two lane single carriageway to four lane dual
carriageway. The highway is known as Pune-Bangalore ( PB ) Road in some parts of Karnataka.
The Mumbai-Pune section of the highway was supplemented by the Mumbai-Pune Expressway
in 2000.The highway passes through populated towns and cities of Maharashtra and Karnataka
namely Satara, Karad, Sangli, Kolhapur, Belgaum, Dharwad, Hubli, Davangere and Tumkur.
The Bangalore-Chennai section of the highway is supplemented by the triangle of National
Highways NH7, NH46, and returns to NH4 at Ranipet.
The NH4 by-passes Pune city from Dehu Road to Katraj. The Pune bypass is 4 lane with 2 lane
service roads on each side. NH4 now also bypasses the busy Katraj ghat in Pune by a Tunnel
which saves almost one hour of travel on NH4.
NH4 bypasses Sangli at about 40 km (25 mi). There are two exits for Sangli-Miraj twin cities on
NH4. Both exits form a triangle with NH4 and Sangli is about 40 km (25 mi) from each exit.
• Exit 1: Peth Naka - Take this exit when you drive to Sangli-Miraj from Mumbai & Pune.
• Exit 2: Shiroli Naka - Take this exit when you drive to Sangli-Miraj from Bangalore.
The Pune bypass, part of Hanging Bridge on Old Mardas Road [National Highway 4],
National Highway 4 above Krishnarajapuram Railway Station.
[edit] Major Towns and Cities

• Mumbai
• Thane
• Panvel
• Pune
• Satara
• Karad
• Sangli-Miraj - Two Exits at 40 km (25 mi) each
• Kolhapur
• Belgaum
• Hubli-Dharwad
• Haveri
• Ranebennur
• Harihar
• Davangere
• Chitradurga
• Sira
• Tumkur
• Bangalore
• Kolar
• Chittoor
• Ranipet
• Walajapet
• Kanchipuram
• Chennai
[edit] See also
• Mumbai-Pune Expressway
• National Highways Authority of India
• NH 4 on Google Maps
• Map of NH4 from the National Highways Authority of India
• NH 4 on MapsofIndia
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46
National Highway 46
Length 132 kilometres (82 mi)
Terminal 1 Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
Major destinations Vaniyambadi - Vellore - Arcot
Terminal 2 Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
States Tamil Nadu: 132 km (82 mi)
< NH 45C NH 47 >

National Highway 46 is located in India. It runs from Krishnagiri to Ranipet in Tamil Nadu.[1] It
passes through Vellore and it is an important connecting road for vehicles travelling between
Chennai and Bangalore. The total Length of NH 46 is 132 km (82 mi)
Contents
[hide]
• 1 Route
• 2 See also
• 3 References
[edit] Route
Krishnagiri, Bargur, Vaniyambadi, Ambur, Pallikonda, Vellore, Kanippettai, Arcot and Ranipet.
[2]
[edit] See also

• List of National Highways in India
[edit] References
1. ^ [1] Start and end points of National Highways
2. ^ Google Maps

• [2] Route map of NH 46
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National
NE 1 • NE 2
Expressways

1 • 1A • 1B • 1C • 1D • 2 • 2A • 3 • 4 • 4A • 4B • 5 • 5A •
6 • 7 • 7A • 8 • 8A • 8B • 8C • 8D • 8E • 9 • 10 • 11 • 11A
• 11B • 12 • 12A • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 17A • 17B • 18
• 19 • 20 • 21 • 21A • 22 • 23 • 24 • 24A • 24B • 25 • 25A
• 26 • 26A • 27 • 28 • 28A • 28B • 28C • 29 • 30 • 30A • National
31 • 31A • 31B • 31C • 31D • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • Highway
37A • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 44A • 45 • 45A • s
45B • 45C • 46 • 47 • 47A • 47B • 47C •48 • 49 • 50 • 51
• 52 • 52A • 52B • 53 • 54 • 54A • 55 • 56 • 57 • 57A • 58
• 59 • 59A • 60 • 60A • 61 • 62 • 63 • 64 • 65 • 66 • 67 •
National Highways
68 • 69 • 70 • 71 • 71A • 71B • 72 • 72A • 73 • 73A • 74 •
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5
National Highway 5
Terminal 1 Jharpokharia, Orissa

Kolkata (by NH 6) - Balasore -
Cuttack - Bhubaneswar -
Major
Visakhapatnam - Rajahmundry -
destinations
Vijayawada - Guntur - Nellore -
Chennai
Terminal 2 Chennai, Tamil Nadu
List[show]
NH 6 in Jharpokharia
NH 60 near Balasore
NH 215 at Panikoili
NH 200 at Dhanmandal
NH 5A at Dhanmandal
NH 42 near Cuttack
NH 203 in Bhubaneshwar
Major
NH 224 near Bhubaneshwar
interchanges
NH 217 in Behrampur
NH 43 in [Rajapulova near Vizag]
NH 214 in Kattipudi
NH 9 in Vijaywada
NH 214A in Ongole
NH 4 in Chennai
NH 45 in Chennai
NH 205 in Chennai
Orissa: 488 km
States Andhra Pradesh: 1000 km
Tamil Nadu: 45 km
National
Highways
GQ: 1448 km (Chennai - Balasore)
Development
Project
< NH 4B NH 5A >
National Highway 5 (NH 5) is a major National Highway in India that runs along India's east
coast through the states of Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The northern terminal is at
Jharpokharia in Orissa and the southern terminal is at Chennai in Tamil Nadu. NH 5 is a part of
the Golden Quadrilateral project undertaken by National Highways Development Project.
NH 5 runs for a distance of 1,533 km (953 mi)
• Orissa-488 km (303 mi),
• Andhra Pradesh-1,000 km (620 mi) and
• Tamil Nadu-45 km (28 mi)
[edit] Route
In Tamil Nadu, NH 5 starts from Chennai and shortly enters Andhra Pradesh after
Gummidipundi.
In Andhra Pradesh, it passes through most of the coastal towns in nine coastal districts including
Nellore, Ongole, Guntur, Vijayawada, Eluru, Rajahmundry, Tuni, Visakhapatnam and
Srikakulam.
In Orissa, it passes through Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Berhampur.
[edit] See also
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6
National Highway 6
Terminal 1 Hajira, Gujarat

Surat - Dhule - Amravati -
Major destinations Nagpur - Raipur - Sambalpur -
Baharagora - Kolkata
Terminal 2 Kolkata, West Bengal
Gujarat: 177 km (110 mi)
Chhatisgarh: 314 km (195 mi)
States
Orissa: 412 km (256 mi)
Jharkhand: 22 km (14 mi)
West Bengal: 161 km (100 mi)
National Highways GQ: 117 km (73 mi) (Kolkata -
Development Kharagpur)
Project Phase III: 358 km (222 mi)
< NH 5A NH 7 >
National Highway 6, commonly referred to as NH 6 or the G.E. Road (Great Eastern Road), is a
busy National Highway in India that runs through Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Orissa,
Jharkhand and West Bengal state in India. The highway passes through the cities of Surat, Dhule,
Nagpur, Raipur, Sambalpur, Kolkata. The road is the part of National Highway network of India,
and it is officially listed as running over 1,949 km (1,211 mi)from Hazira to Kolkata. [1]
Contents
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• 1 Junctions
• 2 States, Districts, Cities, towns and villages connected
○ 2.1 Gujarat
○ 2.2 Maharashtra
○ 2.3 Chhattisgarh
○ 2.4 Orissa
○ 2.5 Jharkhand
○ 2.6 West Bengal
• 3 Trivia
• 5 See also
• 6 References
[edit] Junctions
• Near Surat with NH 8 connecting Delhi - Jaipur - Ahmedabad - Mumbai
• At Dhule with NH 3 connecting Agra - Indore - Mumbai
• At Dhule with NH 211 connecting Solapur - Aurangabad - Dhule
• At Nagpur with NH 7 connecting Varanasi - Jabalpur - Nagpur - Hyderabad - Bangalore -
Kanyakumari
• At Nagpur with NH 69 connecting Nagpur - Betul - Obedullaganj near Bhopal
• At Raipur with NH 43 connecting Raipur - Jagdalpur - Borigumma - Koraput - Salur -
Vizianagaram on NH 5
• At Raipur with NH 200 connecting Raipur - Bilaspur - Rajgarh - Deogarh- Talcher -
Chandikhol
• At Raipur with NH 217 connecting Raipur - Titlagarh - Asika - Gopalpur
• At Bargarh with NH 201 connecting Borigumma on NH 43 - Bhawanipatna - Balangir -
Bargarh
• At Sambalpur with NH 42 connecting Sambalpur - Angul - Dhenkanal - Cuttack on NH 5
• Near Deogarh with NH 200 ( for Second time ) connecting Raipur - Bilaspur - Rajgarh -
Deogarh - Talcher - Chandikhol on NH 5
• Near Barkote with NH 23 connecting Chas on NH 32 - Ranchi - Raurkela - Barkote - Pal
Lahara - Talcher - Nauhata on NH 42
• At Pal Lahara with NH 23 connecting Chas on NH 32 - Ranchi - Raurkela - Barkote - Pal
Lahara - Talcher - Nauhata on NH 42
• At Kendujhargarh with NH 215 connecting Panikoili - Anandapur - Kendujhargarh -
Rajamunda on NH 23
• At Jharpokharia with NH 5 connectioning Jharpokharia - Cuttack - Vijayawada - Chennai
• At Baharagora with NH 33 connecting Baharagora - Jamshedpur - Ranchi - Hazaribag -
Barhi on NH 2
• At Kharagpur with NH 60 connecting Balasore on NH 5 - Jaleswar - Kharagpur -
Bankura - Raniganj - junction with NH 2
• At Kolaghat with NH 41 connecting Tamluk - Haldia
• At Kolkata with NH 2 connecting Kolkata - Varanasi - Kanpur - Delhi
[edit] States, Districts, Cities, towns and villages connected
Many cities and towns in various districts in the States of Gujrat, Maharashtra, Chhatisgarh,
Orissa, Jharkhand and West Bengal are connected by National Highway 6.
[edit] Gujarat
• Surat district
○ Hajira - Surat - Ena - Bardoli - Vyara - Songadh
[edit] Maharashtra
• Nandurbar District
○ Navapur - Visarwadi - Kondaibari
• Dhule District
○ Sakri - Shevali - Ner - Kusumbe - Dhule - Phagne - Mukti
• Jalgaon District
○ Parola - Mahasva - Erandol - Paldhi - Varad - Jalgaon- Nasirabad - Bhusawal -
Varangaon - Edalabad
• Buldhana District
○ Chikhali - Malkapur - Wadner - Nandura - Khamgaon
• Akola District
○ Balapur - Akola - BorgaonManju - Kurankhed - Murtajapur
• Amravati District
○ Kuram - Loni - Badnera - Amravati - Kholapur - Nandgaon - Mozri - Teosa
• Wardha District
○ Talegaon - Karanja
• Nagpur District
○ Kondhali - Bazargaon - Nagpur - Itwari - Mundha
• Bhandara District
○ Bhandara - Karda - Lakhni - Sakoli
• Gondia District
○ Komhara - Duggipar - Deori
[edit] Chhattisgarh
• Rajnandgaon District
○ Baghnadi - Chichola - Rajnandgaon
• Durg District
○ Durg - Bhilai
• Raipur District
○ Raipur - Arang
• Mahasamund District
○ Belsonda - Tumgaon - Patewa - Pithora - Sakra - Basna - Saraipali - Singhora
[edit] Orissa
• Bargarh District
○ Lobarchatti - Sohela - Bargarh - Attabira
• Sambalpur District
○ Hirakud- Sambalpur - Ushakothi - Jamankira
• Debagarh District
Deogarh - Balam - Barkote
• Angul District
○ Pal Lahara
• Kendujhargarh District
○ Govindpur - Kuanr - Kendujhargarh
• Mayurbhanj District
○ Jashipur - Manda - Bangriposi - Jharpokharia
[edit] Jharkhand
• East Singhbhum District
○ Baharagora
[edit] West Bengal
• Paschim Medinipur District
○ Chichira - Feko - Lodhashuli - Manikpara - Kharagpur
• Purba Medinipur District
○ Debra - Panskura - Kolaghat
• Howrah District
○ Bagnan - Uluberia - Panchla - Mahiari - Jagacha - Haora
• Kolkata District
○ Kolkata
[edit] Trivia
• The stretch between Barkote and Pal Lahara looks common between NH 6 and NH 23
• NH 200 crosses NH 6 at two locations, one at starting point at Raipur and second at
Deogarh
[edit] See also
[edit] References
1. ^ [1] Details of National Highways in India-Source-Govt. of India
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60
National Highway 60

Balasore, Orissa at junction
Terminal 1
of NH 5
Jaleswar - Kharagpur -
Major destinations
Bishnupur - Bankura
Raniganj at junction with
Terminal 2
NH 2
Major interchanges NH 6 at Kharagpur
Orissa: 57 km (35 mi)
States West Bengal: 248 km
(154 mi)
National Highways GQ: 119 km (74 mi)
Development Project (Balasore - Kharagpur)
< NH 59A NH 60A >
National Highway 60 or NH 60 is a National Highway of India that runs from the junction with
NH 5 at Balasore to NH 2. It passes through Jaleswar, Dantan, Belda, Kharagpur, Salboni,
Bishnupur, Bankura, Gangajalghati, Mejia and Raniganj.
Chandipur is 17 km (11 mi) from Balasore. The Sheoraphuli–Kamarkundu–Tarakeswar–
Arambagh Road meets NH 60 at Bishnupur and the Durgapur–Bankura Road (State Highway 9)
at Bankura. Total length of NH 60 is 305 km (190 mi) out of which 57 km (35 mi) is in Orissa
and 248 km (154 mi) is in West Bengal.[1]
Contents
[hide]
• 1 Floods
• 2 References
• 3 See also
[edit] Floods
There is a feeling that the four-laning and updating of what was earlier known as Orissa Trunk
Road is the cause of floods in Balasore district.[2]
[edit] References
Balasore district
Balasore
Granary of Orissa
— district —
Chandipur Beach
Balasore
Location of Balasore
in Orissa and India
Coordinates 21°30′N 86°54′E / 21.5°N

86.9°E / 21.5; 86.9
Country India
State Orissa
Headquarters Balasore
Nearest city Bhubaneswar
2,023,000 (2001[update])
Population
• Density • 546 /km2 (1,414 /sq mi)
Sex ratio 1.05 ♂/♀
Literacy 60.9%
• Male • 70.1%
• Female • 50.2%
Official
Oriya, Hindi, English
languages
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area >3,634 km2 (1,403 sq mi)>
• Elevation • 90.08 m (296 ft)

• Coastline • 81 km (50 mi)
Climate Aw (Köppen)
• Precipitation • 1,583 mm (62.3 in)

Temperature
• Summer • 43.1 °C (110 °F)
• Winter • 10.6 °C (51 °F)
Distance(s)[show]
• 215 km (134 mi) SW

• From
(land)
• 220 km (137 mi) N

• From
(land)
Codes[show]
• 756
• Pincode
xxx
•
• Telephone
+6782
• OR-
• Vehicle
01
Website www.baleswar.nic.in
Balasore District, also known as Baleswar District or Baleshwar District, is an administrative

district of Orissa state in eastern India. The lingua franca is Oriya. The coastal district is known
for its beautiful mountains and famous temples. Balasore is a place of scenic beauty and a major
tourist attraction, also because of its historical monuments and temples. There are a few hill
ranges in the region too.
It is now a launch station for sounding rockets on the east coast of India in Orissa state at 21°18'
N and 86°36' E. Balasore has been in use since 1989, but unlike Sriharikota, it is not used for
launching satellites. The rocket launching site at Balasore is situated in a place called Chandipur
located on the Bay of Bengal. The Interim Test Range in Chandipur, Balasore is responsible for
carrying out tests for various missiles such as Agni, Prithvi, Trishul etc.
Balasore Railway Station falls en route on the main line connecting Chennai to Kolkata. Road
connectivity wise, National Highway-5 runs through Balasore. It is 212 km north-east of
Bhubaneswar by road. Chandipur-on-sea is a sea resort famous for its mile long shallow beaches.
Chandipur on sea is one of the shallowest sea beaches in the world. It is a unique beach, the tide
comes to the shore only four times a day, at determined intervals. Among other tourist attractions
is the 18th century kshirochora-gopinath temple, famous for its mythological story, how the
temple was built there.
Birth place of linguist and novelist Fakir Mohan Senapati,considered to be the saviour of modern
oriya language and an eminent freedom fighter. Also birth place of famous oriya poet Kabibar
Radhanath Roy.
Contents
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• 1 History
• 2 Geography
• 3 Economy
○ 3.1 Tourism
• 4 Divisions
○ 4.1 Blocks
○ 4.2 Tehsils
• 5 Demographics
• 6 See also
• 8 References
[edit] History
Balasore district was a part of the ancient Kalinga and later became a territory of Toshala or
Utkal, till the death of Mukunda Dev. It was annexed by Mughals in 1568 and remained as a part
of their suzerainty up to 1750-51. Subsequently, the Marathas of Nagpur occupied this part of
Orissa and it came under the dominion of the Maratha Rajas. In 1803, this part was ceded to The
British East India Company through the Treaty of Deogaon and it became a part of Bengal
Presidency until 1912. But the first English Settlement came into existence in Balasore region in
1634 while Shah Jahan was the emperor at Delhi. The region was an early trading port for
British, French and Dutch ships in the early age of Enlightenment and became a colonial part of
first Danish India and later British India. The first of English factories was established in this
region in 1640. During this period Dutch and Danish settlements were also found in this region.
Balasore as a separate district was created in October 1828 while it was in the Bengal
Presidency. With the creation of Bihar province, Orissa was diverted along with Balasore district
from Bengal to Bihar. With the creation of Orissa as a separate State on 1 April 1936, Balasore
became an integral part of Orissa State. The national movement of independence surged ahead
with the visit of Mahatma Gandhi in 1921. Inchudi Salt Revolution (Lavana Satyagrah) and
Srijang Satyagrah for non-payment of Revenue Tax are famous as part of the struggle for
freedom movement. Praja Andolan was initiated against the ruler of Nilagiri State. In January
1948, the state of Nilagiri was merged with the state of Orissa and became a part of Balasore
district. On 3 April 1993, Bhadrak Sub-division became a separate district.
In the early 17th century, Balasore was an important trading destination in the eastern coastline
of India. Inhabitants of the place sailed to distant ports in south-east Asia, especially to Lacadive
and Maldives islands for trade and culture. Copper coins excavated from Bhograi and statues of
Lord Buddha unearthed from places like Avana, Kupari, Basta & Ajodhya signify the existence
of Buddhism in Balasore which was popular during the rule of Bhoumakar dynasty. The statues
of Lord Mahavira found at Jaleswar, Balasore & Avana date back to the 10-11th century and
show the existence of Jainism in the region.
[edit] Geography
Balasore district is located in the northeast of the state of Orissa and lies between 21° 3' to 21°
59' north latitude and 86° 20' to 87° 29' east longitude. The average altitude of the district is
19.08 metre. The district has a total area of 3634 km2. It is bounded by Midnapore district of
West Bengal in its North, the Bay of Bengal in the east, Bhadrak district in the South and
Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts on its western side.
Balasore is also known " The city of Land on Sea Shore" or " City of Sand"
Broadly the district can be divided into three geographical regions, namely, the Coastal belt, the
inner alluvial plain and the North-Western hills. The coastal belt is about 81 km wide and shaped
like a strip. In this region, sand dunes are noticed along the coast with some ridges. This region is
mostly flooded with brackish water of estuarine rivers which is unsuitable for cultivation.
Presently this area is utilized for coconut and betel cultivation. Shrimp culture and salt
manufacturing units are also developing in this area recently. The second contiguous
geographical region is deltaic alluvial plain. It is a wide stretch of highly fertile and irrigated
land. This area is highly populous and devoid of any jungle. The third region, north-western hilly
region covers most of Nilgiri Sub-division. It is mostly hilly terrain and vegetated with tropical
semi-ever green forests. The Hills of Nilgiri has the highest peak of 543 metre above the sea
level. The scheduled tribes of the district are mostly seen in this region of valuable forest
resources and stone quarries.
Balasore, the coastal district of Orissa is crisscrossed with perennial and estuarine rivers because
of its proximity to the sea. Two important rivers of Orissa, namely :- Budhabalanga and
Subarnarekha pass through this district from west to east before surging into the Bay of Bengal.
The irrigation system in Balasore district is very much widespread.
The soil of Balasore district is mostly alluvial laterite. The soil of Central region is mostly clay,
clay loam and sandy loam which is very fertile for paddy and other farm produces. Nilgiri Sub-
division is mostly gravelly and lateritic soil, which is less fertile. A small strip of saline soil is
also seen along the extreme coastal part of the district.
[edit] Economy
Balasore is the main town in the District of Balasore. The primary occupation of people in the
district of Balasore is cultivation. Balasore district is mostly known for cultivation of paddy,
since rice is the staple cereal of the local people. The district has four major revenue sources.
Industries, Agriculture, fishing and Tourism.
The main market of Balasore is Nua Bazar, Motiganj, FM Square, Vivekanand Marg, Station
Square, ITI Chakh, Kachehri Road and Nua Shahi.
Balasore Town has some good Hotels which provide decent accommodation with all Luxrious
Facilities/amenities. (Hotel Hari Plaza, Barjorjis Bhojan, Sawarnachuda, Kalinga, Panchjania,
Panthaniwas, Draupadi, Toronto, Ramya, Suraj, Dk Lodge)
People in Balasore usually prefer spicy and juciy food. The speciality of Balasore is an Indian
Curry that is only available in Balasore its called (Chandini). People visiting Balasore should try
this dish in any of the good restaurants available in the town. Visitors can also try the Kashmiri
Nan and Chena Puru/Chena Muri.
Balasore is the pride of Orissa.
[edit] Tourism
A Coastal district on the North Eastern Sea board Balasore has destination of having been called
the "scenarios of Orissa" with heritages of green paddy fields, a network of rivers, blue hills,
extensive meadows and extraordinary beach.
The religious centers at Remuna, Chandaneswar, Panchalingeswar, Sajanagarh, Ayodya,
Maninageswar Temple at Bardhanpur, Brhamani Temple at Avana are popular among the
devotees and form major attraction for the tourists. The district also hosts as a paradise for nature
lovers to explore the rich diversity availed by the hills, sea and forests. The beaches of
Chandipur, Kashapal, Chaumukh, Kharasahapur and Talsari are some of the most peaceful
beaches which provide quite a distinct experience from the spoils of civilization. The Similapal
Forest reserve and Nilgiri reserves provide nature lovers a natural abode for vacations. The fort
of Raibania and the deshuan pokhari are among locations which are historically significant.
Balasore Railway Station falls en route on the main line connecting Chennai to Kolkata. National
Highway-5 runs through Balasore, and National Highway-60, which connects Balasore to
Kolkata, is a four lane express way.
Nearest Airport from Balasore is Bhubneswar and Kolkata a ride of approximately 3 and half
hours.
Balasore runs State Buses (OTDC) which provide Point to Point Service from Kolkata to
Bhubneswar (Via Balasore).
[edit] Divisions
Balasore is the district headquarters.
The district is further divided into 2 subdivisions, 12 blocks for undertaking developmental
works in the rural areas, 7 tehsils for revenue and administrative purposes and 289 (257 old + 32
new) Gram Panchayats . Besides there are 4 towns consisting of 1 municipality and 3
NACs(Notified Area Councils). These local bodies look into civic aspects of urban areas. Also,
there are 2971 villages, out of which 2602 are inhabited.
The district has 1 Loksabha constituency and 7 vidhan sabha constituencies.
[edit] Blocks
The names of the various blocks are given below.
1. Balasore subdivison - Bahanaga, Balasore, Baliapal, Basta, Bhograi, Jaleswar,
Khaira, Remuna, Simulia, Soro
2. Nilgiri subdivison - Nilgiri, Oupada
[edit] Tehsils
Tehsils - Balasore, Baliapal, Basta, Jaleswar, Nilgiri, Simulia, Soro
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[1], Baleshwar had a population of 20,23,000. Males constitute 52%
of the population and females 48%. Baleshwar has an average literacy rate of 86%, higher than
the national average of 59.5%. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] See also
7
National Highway 7
Terminal 1 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi - Rewa - Jabalpur -
Major Nagpur - Hyderabad - Bangalore -
destinations Salem - Madurai - Virudhunagar -
Tirunelveli - Kanyakumari
Terminal 2 Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Major List[show]
interchanges NH 2 in Varanasi
NH 29 in Varanasi
NH 56 in Varanasi
NH 27 in Mangawan
NH 75 in Rewa
NH 78 in Katni
NH 12 in Jabalpur
NH 26 in Lakhnadon
NH 69 in Nagpur
NH 6 in Nagpur
NH 16 in Armoor
NH 202 in Hyderabad
NH 9 in Hyderabad
NH 202 in Hyderabad
NH 18 in Kurnool
NH 63 in Gooty
NH 206 in Anantpur
NH 4 in Bangalore
NH 209 in Bangalore
NH 46 in Krishnagiri
NH 68 in Salem
NH 47 in Salem
NH 67 in Karur
NH 45 in Dindigul
NH 209 in Dindigul
NH 49 in Madurai
NH 208 in Madurai
NH 45B in Madurai
NH 7A in Tirunelveli
NH 47 in Kanyakumari
Uttar Pradesh: 128 km (80 mi)
Madhya Pradesh: 504 km (313 mi)
States
Andhra Pradesh: 754 km (469 mi)
Karnataka: 125 km (78 mi)
Tamil Nadu: 627 km (390 mi)
National GQ: 94 km (58 mi) (Bengaluru -
Highways Krishnagiri)
Development NS: 1828 km (Lakhnadon -
Project Kanyakumari)
< NH 6 NH 7A >
National Highway 7, commonly referred to as NH 7, is major North-South National Highway in
India that runs through the states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra
Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
The highway connects several important Indian cities such as Varanasi, Rewa, Jabalpur, Nagpur,
Hyderabad, Bangalore Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Madurai. A major part of NH 7 covers the
North-South Corridor of NHDP and it is officially listed as running over 2,369 km (1,472 mi)
from Varanasi to Kanyakumari. It is the longest national highway in India.
Contents
[hide]
• 1 National Highway Development Project
• 2 References
• 4 See also
[edit] National Highway Development Project

NH 7 at Nanguneri area in Tirunelveli district, Tamil
NH 7 in Karnataka, South Bound.
Nadu
• A major stretch of NH 7 from Lakhnadon to Kanyakumari (1,828 km (1,136 mi)) has
been selected as a part of the North-South Corridor by the National Highways
Development Project.[1]
• Approximately 94 km (58 mi) stretch of NH 7 between Bengaluru and Krishnagiri has
been selected as a part of the Golden Quadrilateral by the National Highways

76
National Highway 76
Terminal 1 Pindwara, Rajasthan

Pindwara - Udaipur -
Major destinations Chittaurgarh - Kota - Shivpuri -
Jhansi - Banda - Allahabad
National Highway 27 south of
Terminal 2
Allahabad
Rajasthan: 480 km (300 mi)
States Madhya Pradesh: 60 km (37 mi)
Uttar Pradesh: 467 km (290 mi)
GQ: 108 km (Udaipur -
National Highways
Chittaurgarh)
Development
E-W: 500 km (Pindwara -
Project
Jhansi)
< NH 75 NH 77 >
National Highway 76 or NH 76 is a National Highway in India that links Allahabad in Uttar
Pradesh with Pindwara in Rajasthan. This 1,007 km (626 mi) long highway passes through
Udaipur, Kota, Shivpuri, Jhansi and Banda.
Of its total length, the National Highway 76 traverses 467 km (290 mi)in Uttar Pradesh, 60 km
(37 mi) Madhya Pradesh and 480 km (300 mi) in Rajasthan.
Contents
[hide]
• 1 National Highways Development Project
• 2 National Highway 76 Extention
• 3 See also
• 5 References
[edit] National Highways Development Project

• Approximately 108 km (67 mi) stretch of NH 76 between Udaipur and Chittaurgarh has
been selected as a part of the Golden Quadrilateral by the National Highways
• Approximately 500 km (310 mi) stretch of NH 76 between Pindwara and Jhansi has been
selected as a part of the East-West Corridor by the National Highways Development
Project.[1]
[edit] National Highway 76 Extention
National Highway 76
National Highway 76 has an extention of 90 km (56 mi), deviated 19 km (12 mi) before
Allahabad. It is so called NH 76 Extn., route being 19 km (12 mi) of NH 76 to Mirzapur. The
road little bit passes through small hills.

79
National Highway 79
Terminal 1 Ajmer, Rajasthan

Nasirabad - Neemuch -
Major destinations
Mandsaur
Terminal 2 Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan: 220 km (140 mi)
States Madhya Pradesh: 280 km
(170 mi)
National Highways GQ: 172 km (107 mi)
Development Project (Nasirabad - Chittaurgarh)
< NH 78 NH 79A >
National Highway 79 (NH 79) is a National Highway that links Ajmer in Rajasthan and Dhar in
Madhya Pradesh.[1] The highway is 500 km (310 mi) long, of which 220 km (140 mi) is in
Rajasthan and 280 km (170 mi) is in Madhya Pradesh.
Contents
[hide]
• 1 Route
• 2 See also
• 3 References
[edit] Route
• Nasirabad
• Neemuch
• Mandsaur
It is very important route of Western Madhya Pradesh & life line of Western M.P. Ajmer is the
one end of this national highway and other end is Ghatabillod Dist Dhar(M.P.) which is a small
town 40 km (25 mi) away from Indore and aprox. 10 km (6.2 mi) from Mhow. It covers many
important industrial, commercial & tourist places i.e. Ajmer(religious place), Nasirabad (Army
cantt.), Bhilwara (known for industries), Chittorgarh (Famous tourist place & cement Industries),
Nimbahera (cement industries & stone), Nimach (Cement Industries, Agriculture Business,
Major Opium crop center & Govt. Opium Factory, Major CRPF Center), Mandsour(known for
Pashupatinath temple), Ratlam (Division & Important center of Western Railway), Indore
(Commercial Capital of M.P.) and Mhow (A major Army Head Quarter). Now Four Lane road
construction is in full swing.

8
National Highway 8
Terminal 1 New Delhi

Delhi - Jaipur - Ajmer -
Major destinations Udaipur - Ahmedabad -
Vadodra - Mumbai
Terminal 2 Mumbai, Maharashtra
Major interchanges List[show]
NH 1 in Delhi
NH 2 in Delhi
NH 10 in Delhi
NH 24 in Delhi
NH 71 in Bawal
NH 11A in Manoharpur
NH 11 in Jaipur
NH 12 in Jaipur
NH 79A in Kishangarh
NH 79 in Ajmer
NH 89 in Ajmer
NH 14 in Beawar
NH 76 in Udaipur
NH 8C in Chiloda
NH 59 in Ahmedabad
NE 1 in Vadodara
NH 6 near Surat
NH 3 in Mumbai
Delhi: 13 km (8.1 mi)
Harayana: 101 km (63 mi)
States Rajasthan: 688 km (428 mi)
Gujarat: 498 km (309 mi)
GQ: 1,055 km (656 mi) (New
National Highways
Delhi - Jaipur - Udaipur -
Development Project
Mumbai)
< NH 7A NH 8A >
National Highway 8 (NH 8), is a National Highway in India that connects the Indian capital city
of New Delhi with the Indian Financial capital city of Mumbai. The highway passes through the
State capitals of Gandhinagar and Jaipur, as well as important cities like Ahmedabad, Surat and
Vadodara. The total Length is 1,375 km (854 mi). [1]
This highway is part of the Golden Quadrilateral project undertaken by National Highways
Authority of India and was the first part to be completed. The Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway is a
part of NH 8. Before entering downtown Mumbai, NH 8 passes through nearly all suburbs on the
Western line of Mumbai Suburban Railway, where it is popularly known as Western Express
Highway.
Contents
[hide]
• 1 Important cities
• 3 See also
• 4 References
[edit] Important cities

• Delhi
• Gurgaon
• Jaipur
• Ajmer
• Chittorgarh
• Udaipur
• Gandhinagar
• Ahmedabad
• Vadodara
• Surat
• Navsari
• Silvassa
• Mumbai
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In the 1990s India's prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee famously said, "Our roads don't have a few
potholes. Our potholes have a few roads." Since then, India's highways have come a long way.
Unveiled a decade ago, the Golden Quadrilateral (GQ) is part of a $30-billion-plus National Highways
Authority of India project. Construction officially began in 2000, and since then, the GQ has grown to
3,633 miles (5,846 kilometers) of highway that link four of the country's major cities—Delhi, Kolkata
(Calcutta), Mumbai (Bombay), and Chennai—in the shape of a diamond.
Though the GQ makes up less than 2 percent of India's road network, it carries about 40 percent of the
country's traffic and accounts for one-third of its traffic fatalities. Nevertheless, according to Sanjay
Agrawal of the National Highways Authority, the "GQ can be considered as the best stretch among
national highways"—safer than the two-lane alternatives.
Engineers hope to eventually have an automatic toll system as well as road sensors that, if the ground
ruptures, will immediately alert maintenance crews to the need for repairs. That would surely reassure
drivers, many of whom ask Hindu priests to bless their vehicles and motor scooters before hitting the
open road.
But reaction to the road construction has been mixed. Many rural towns have been cut in half by the new
highways, and pedestrians crossing the road risk injury and cause accidents. Moreover, auto rickshaws,
sacred cows, and other animal traffic, including holy men riding elephants en route to temple pilgrimages,
have the right of way on the GQ.
The danger doesn't end there. To save gas, many people drive slower than the posted 50-mile-an-hour
speed limit. Mobs often form after accidents and threaten the offending drivers. And truckers often stay
awake by drinking doda, a tealike mixture of opium and betelnut that may keep them awake but also
impairs their judgment.
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North–South and East–West Corridor
North-South and East-West

Corridor
Total
7,300 kilometres (4,500 mi)
length
Developme US$ 12.317 billion (1999

nt cost estimation)
North-South
Northern
Srinagar
terminal
Southern
Kanyakumari
terminal
NH 1A, NH 1, NH 2, NH 3, NH 75,
Route
NH 26, NH 7, NH 47
East-West
Eastern
Silchar
terminal
Western
Porbandar
terminal
NH 54, NH 36, NH 37, NH 31, NH

Route 31C, NH 57, NH 28, NH 25, NH 76,
NH 14, NH 15, NH 8A, NH 8B
The North South - East West Corridor (NS-EW) is the largest ongoing highway project in
India. It is the second phase of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP), and
consists of building 7300 kilometers of four/six lane expressways connecting Srinagar,
Kanyakumari, Porbandar and Silchar, at a cost of US$ 12.317 billion (at 1999 prices). As of
October 2009[update], 4316 of 7300 km (59.12%) project has been completed.[1]
The NS-EW project is managed by the National Highways Authority of India under the Ministry
of Road, Transport and Highways.
Contents
[hide]
• 1 Route
• 2 Major Cities
• 3 Interchange Points between the
Corridors
• 4 References
[edit] Route
Only National Highways are used in the two corridors.
• North-South Corridor (4,000 kilometres (2,500 mi)): NH 1A (Srinagar -
Jalandhar), NH 1 (Jalandhar - Delhi), NH 2 (Delhi - Agra), NH 3 (Agra -
Gwalior), NH 75 (Gwalior - Jhansi), NH 26 (Jhansi - Lakhnadon), NH 7
(Lakhnadon - Kanyakumari), NH 47 (Salem - Kochi)
• East-West Corridor (3,300 kilometres (2,100 mi)): NH 8B (Porbandar - Rajkot),
NH 8A (Rajkot - Samakhiali), NH 15 (Samkhiali - Radhanpur), NH 14
(Radhanpur - Pindwara), NH 76 (Pindwara - Shivpuri), NH 25 (Shivpuri -
Lucknow), NH 28 (Lucknow - Muzaffarpur), NH 57 (Muzaffarpur - Purnia), NH
31 (Purnia - Galgalia), NH 31C (Galgalia - Bijni), NH 31 (Bijni - Guwahati), NH
37 (Guwahati - Nagaon), NH 36 (Nagaon - Dabaka), NH 54 (Dabaka - Silchar)
[edit] Major Cities

North-South Corridor East-West Corridor
(From North to South) (From West to East)

• Jammu and Kashmir • Gujarat
○ Srinagar ○ Porbandar
○ Vaishno Devi ○ Rajkot
○ Jammu ○ Samakhiali
• Punjab • Rajasthan
○ Pathankot ○ Mount Abu
○ Jalandhar ○ Udaipur
○ Ludhiana ○ Chittorgarh
• Haryana ○ Kota
○ Ambala • Madhya Pradesh
○ Kurukshetra ○ Shivpuri
○ karnal • Uttar Pradesh
○ panipat ○ Jhansi
○ Sonipat ○ Sikandra
• Delhi ○ Kanpur
• Uttar Pradesh ○ Lucknow
○ Mathura ○ Ayodhya
○ Agra ○ Gorakhpur
○ Jhansi • Bihar
○ Lalitpur ○ Muzaffarpur
• Madhya Pradesh ○ Purnia
○ Gwalior • West Bengal
○ Sagar ○ Islampur
○ Lakhnadon ○ Siliguri
○ Seoni • Assam
• Maharashtra ○ Guwahati
○ Nagpur ○ Dabaka
• Andhra Pradesh ○ Lumding
○ Adilabad ○ Silchar
○ Secunderabad
○ Hyderabad
○ Mahbubnagar
○ Kurnool
○ Anantapur
• Karnataka
○ Bangalore
• Tamil Nadu
○ Coimbatore
○ Tirupur
○ Salem
○ Erode
○ Hosur
○ Krishnagiri
○ Dharmapuri
○ Salem
○ Namakkal
○ Karur
○ Dindigul
○ Madurai
○ Virudhunagar
○ Tirunelveli
○ Nagercoil
○ Kanyakumari
• Kerala
○ Guruvayur
○ Trichur
○ Kochi
[edit] Interchange Points between the Corridors

• The following four stretches are common between the Golden Quadrilateral
and the NS-EW Corridors.
○ Delhi - Agra: Golden Quadrilateral & North-South Corridor
○ Sikandra - Kanpur: Golden Quadrilateral & East-West Corridor
○ Bangalore - Krishnagiri: Golden Quadrilateral & North-South Corridor
○ Udaipur - Chittorgarh: Golden Quadrilateral & East-West Corridor
• Jhansi is the junction of North-South and East-West Corridors.
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Golden Quadrilateral

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Total Length 5,846 kilometres (3,633 mi)

Development cost Rs. 1 crores

Length 1,453 kilometres (903 mi)

Length 1,419 kilometres (882 mi)

Route NH 8, NH 79A, NH 79, NH 76

Length 1,290 kilometres (800 mi)

Length 1,684 kilometres (1,046 mi)

A section of the Golden Quadrilateral highway from Chennai – Mumbai phase

[edit] Economic benefits

[edit] Current status

[edit] The length of Golden Quadrilateral in each State

[edit] See also

Bihar • Haryana • Himachal Pradesh • Karnataka • Kerala

National Highways Development Project • Golden

National Highway 2 (India)

Length 1,465 kilometres (910 mi)

Terminal 1 New Delhi

[edit] Uttar Pradesh

Bihar • Haryana • Himachal Pradesh • Karnataka • Kerala

Notable National Highways Development Project • Golden

National Highway 4 (India)

Length 1,235 kilometres (767 mi)

Terminal 1 Mumbai, Maharashtra

[edit] Major Towns and Cities

Mumbai-Pune • Delhi-Gurgaon • DND Flyway •

Bihar • Haryana • Himachal Pradesh • Karnataka • Kerala

National Highways Development Project • Golden

National Highway 46 (India)

Length 132 kilometres (82 mi)

Terminal 1 Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

Major destinations Vaniyambadi - Vellore - Arcot

Terminal 2 Ranipet, Tamil Nadu

States Tamil Nadu: 132 km (82 mi)

< NH 45C NH 47 >

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

Mumbai-Pune • Delhi-Gurgaon • DND Flyway •

Bihar • Haryana • Himachal Pradesh • Karnataka • Kerala

National Highway 5 (India)

Length 1,533 kilometres (953 mi)

Terminal 1 Jharpokharia, Orissa

National Highway 6 (India)

Terminal 1 Hajira, Gujarat

National Highway 60 (India)

Length 446 kilometres (277 mi)

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Coordinates 21°30′N 86°54′E / 21.5°N

Nearest city Bhubaneswar

• Density • 546 /km2 (1,414 /sq mi)

Sex ratio 1.05 ♂/♀

Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Area >3,634 km2 (1,403 sq mi)>

• Elevation • 90.08 m (296 ft)

• Precipitation • 1,583 mm (62.3 in)

• 215 km (134 mi) SW

• 220 km (137 mi) N

Balasore District, also known as Baleswar District or Baleshwar District, is an administrative

Length 2,369 kilometres (1,472 mi)

Terminal 1 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

[edit] National Highway Development Project