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Transport is the crucial component of infrastructure needed for
the development process. It plays a pivotal role in
improvement and development of social sector, human
settlements and overall economic growth of the state.
Therefore, the State Government has given high priority to
develop transportation infrastructure.
Odisha has good network of various modes of transport. Availability of the
transportation modes help the tourists visiting the state and also the locals. Rail,
road and water transport forms the bulk of transportation in the state.
Transportation in Odisha
The transportation of the state is divided into the following categories:
1. Road Transport 2. Rail Transport
3. Air Transport 4. Water Transport
Road Transport
Roads are one of the major modes of transportation services available in Odisha. As
per Economic Survey 2017-18, Odisha has a total road length of 2,56,401.02 km.
Road density per 100 sq. km of area in Odisha is 165 km in 2016-17.
The major types of roads in Odisha are discussed below:
National Highways
The National Highways connect most of the important cities of Odisha like
Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Koraput, Puri, Cuttack, Keonjhar, Balasore, Deogarh, etc
to the rest of the country. As per the National Highway Authority of India the total
length of National Highways in Odisha is 4837 km. The longest National Highway
in Odisha is NH 326 New with the length of 513.7 km while the smallest National
Highway is NH 130 C New with the length of 20 km.
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CHAPTER15
Transport is the crucial component of infrastructure needed for
the development process. It plays a pivotal role in
improvement and development of social sector, human
settlements and overall economic growth of the state.
Therefore, the State Government has given high priority to
develop transportation infrastructure.
Odisha has good network of various modes of transport. Availability of the
transportation modes help the tourists visiting the state and also the locals. Rail,
road and water transport forms the bulk of transportation in the state.
Transportation in Odisha
The transportation of the state is divided into the following categories:
1. Road Transport 2. Rail Transport
3. Air Transport 4. Water Transport
Road Transport
Roads are one of the major modes of transportation services available in Odisha. As
per Economic Survey 2017-18, Odisha has a total road length of 2,56,401.02 km.
Road density per 100 sq. km of area in Odisha is 165 km in 2016-17.
The major types of roads in Odisha are discussed below:
National Highways
The National Highways connect most of the important cities of Odisha like
Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Koraput, Puri, Cuttack, Keonjhar, Balasore, Deogarh, etc
to the rest of the country. As per the National Highway Authority of India the total
length of National Highways in Odisha is 4837 km. The longest National Highway
in Odisha is NH 326 New with the length of 513.7 km while the smallest National
Highway is NH 130 C New with the length of 20 km.
National Highways in Odisha
NH No. Route Length (km)
5 Baleshwar - Bhadrak - Bhandari Pokhari - Jagatpur - Cuttack-
Bhubaneswar - Berhampur
488
5A Junction with National Highway No. 5 near Haridaspur-Paradip
Port
77
6 Sambalpur - Deogarh - Barakot - Pallahara - Govindpur - Kuanr -
Kendujhargarh - Jashipur
462
20 New Jharkhand border - Champua - Parsora - Kuakhia - Jajpur - Aradi -
Chandbali - Raj Kanika - Satabhaya
114
23 Jharkhand Border - Birmitrapur - Panposh - Banki - Rajamundra -
Banel - Barkot - Pallahara - Khamar - Talcher - Nauao
210
43 Nuagan - Pottangi 41.1
55 New Sambalpur - Cuttack - Jagatsinghpur - Naugaon 363.2
57 New Nayagarh - Nuagan - Dashapalla - Purunakata - Bauda - Balangir 299.9
60 Kharagpur - Baleswar 57
130C New Chhattisgarh Border - Baldhimal 20
153B New Sarapal - Naktideul - Redhakhol - Bauda 118.4
157 New Purunakatak - Phulbani - Kalinga - Bhanjanagar - Asika 159
200 Bhojpur - Deogarh - Chhatabar - Kanhiya - Talcher -
Kamakhyanagar - Bhuban - Sukinda - Duburi - Chandikhol
440
201 Nabarangpur - Bargarh 310
203 Bhubaneswar - Dhauli - Pipili - Puri - Balighai - Konark 96.5
203A Puri - Brahmhagiri - Satpada 49
215 Kendujhargarh - Panikoli 348
217 Nuapada - Gopalpur 431.3
220 New Jharkhand border - Tiringidihi - Rairangpur - Jashipur - Dhenkikot 125.4
326 New Asika - Rayagada - Koraput - Jeypore - Malkangiri - Motu - Andhra
Pradesh border
513.7
326A New Mohana - Chandiput - Chheligada - Ramagiri - Udayagiri - Raigarh 114
Sub Total 4,837.5
* Source : www.nhai.org
Note : Government of India has renamed some of the highways. NH 5 & 60 passing through
Odisha is renamed as NH 16, NH 203, 203 A is now NH 316. NH 201, 43 is now NH 26. NH 200
& 6 is renamed as NH 53.
Expressways
Odisha has an expressway measuring 650 km, known as Biju Expressway. It starts
from Chanditi at Koraput district and passes through Sambalpur, Jharsuguda,
Sundergarh and ends at Rourkela. In March 2018, a part of this expressway from
Rourkela to Sambalpur was inaugrated by the then Chief Minister.
160 Know Your State ODISHA
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CHAPTER15
Transport is the crucial component of infrastructure needed for
the development process. It plays a pivotal role in
improvement and development of social sector, human
settlements and overall economic growth of the state.
Therefore, the State Government has given high priority to
develop transportation infrastructure.
Odisha has good network of various modes of transport. Availability of the
transportation modes help the tourists visiting the state and also the locals. Rail,
road and water transport forms the bulk of transportation in the state.
Transportation in Odisha
The transportation of the state is divided into the following categories:
1. Road Transport 2. Rail Transport
3. Air Transport 4. Water Transport
Road Transport
Roads are one of the major modes of transportation services available in Odisha. As
per Economic Survey 2017-18, Odisha has a total road length of 2,56,401.02 km.
Road density per 100 sq. km of area in Odisha is 165 km in 2016-17.
The major types of roads in Odisha are discussed below:
National Highways
The National Highways connect most of the important cities of Odisha like
Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Koraput, Puri, Cuttack, Keonjhar, Balasore, Deogarh, etc
to the rest of the country. As per the National Highway Authority of India the total
length of National Highways in Odisha is 4837 km. The longest National Highway
in Odisha is NH 326 New with the length of 513.7 km while the smallest National
Highway is NH 130 C New with the length of 20 km.
National Highways in Odisha
NH No. Route Length (km)
5 Baleshwar - Bhadrak - Bhandari Pokhari - Jagatpur - Cuttack-
Bhubaneswar - Berhampur
488
5A Junction with National Highway No. 5 near Haridaspur-Paradip
Port
77
6 Sambalpur - Deogarh - Barakot - Pallahara - Govindpur - Kuanr -
Kendujhargarh - Jashipur
462
20 New Jharkhand border - Champua - Parsora - Kuakhia - Jajpur - Aradi -
Chandbali - Raj Kanika - Satabhaya
114
23 Jharkhand Border - Birmitrapur - Panposh - Banki - Rajamundra -
Banel - Barkot - Pallahara - Khamar - Talcher - Nauao
210
43 Nuagan - Pottangi 41.1
55 New Sambalpur - Cuttack - Jagatsinghpur - Naugaon 363.2
57 New Nayagarh - Nuagan - Dashapalla - Purunakata - Bauda - Balangir 299.9
60 Kharagpur - Baleswar 57
130C New Chhattisgarh Border - Baldhimal 20
153B New Sarapal - Naktideul - Redhakhol - Bauda 118.4
157 New Purunakatak - Phulbani - Kalinga - Bhanjanagar - Asika 159
200 Bhojpur - Deogarh - Chhatabar - Kanhiya - Talcher -
Kamakhyanagar - Bhuban - Sukinda - Duburi - Chandikhol
440
201 Nabarangpur - Bargarh 310
203 Bhubaneswar - Dhauli - Pipili - Puri - Balighai - Konark 96.5
203A Puri - Brahmhagiri - Satpada 49
215 Kendujhargarh - Panikoli 348
217 Nuapada - Gopalpur 431.3
220 New Jharkhand border - Tiringidihi - Rairangpur - Jashipur - Dhenkikot 125.4
326 New Asika - Rayagada - Koraput - Jeypore - Malkangiri - Motu - Andhra
Pradesh border
513.7
326A New Mohana - Chandiput - Chheligada - Ramagiri - Udayagiri - Raigarh 114
Sub Total 4,837.5
* Source : www.nhai.org
Note : Government of India has renamed some of the highways. NH 5 & 60 passing through
Odisha is renamed as NH 16, NH 203, 203 A is now NH 316. NH 201, 43 is now NH 26. NH 200
& 6 is renamed as NH 53.
Expressways
Odisha has an expressway measuring 650 km, known as Biju Expressway. It starts
from Chanditi at Koraput district and passes through Sambalpur, Jharsuguda,
Sundergarh and ends at Rourkela. In March 2018, a part of this expressway from
Rourkela to Sambalpur was inaugrated by the then Chief Minister.
160 Know Your State ODISHA
Golden Quadrilateral
The Golden Quadrilateral which is a mega project to connect all the important
metropolitan cities of India, passes through Odisha for connecting Kolkata to
Chennai. It passes through Balasore, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Berhampur of
Odisha and runs a distance of 440 kms within the state.
State Highways
l
The State Highways usually are roads which link important cities, towns, districts
headquarters within the state and connecting them with National Highways or
highways of the neighbouring states.
l
These highways provide connection to industries/places from key areas in the state
making them more accessible.
l
The Works Department, Government of Odisha is responsible for upgrading and
maintaining the roads in the state.
l
There are 31 state highways that connect various regions of Odisha.
l
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, the total length of State Highways in
Odisha is 4100.63 km.
Urban Roads
l
These roads are located within the boundaries of a built-up area of the state. These
connect urban cities of a state. Odisha Government has decided to classify state
highways and various roads, passing through towns and cities as urban roads.
l
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, the total length of urban roads in Odisha
is 18590.69 km.
District Roads
l
These roads connect the district headquarters to the main town centres in the
districts and to the headquarters of the other districts also. They also connect the
major town centres to the other state highways of importance. They have lower
design specifications as compared to the National Highways and State Highways.
l
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, the total length of district roads in
Odisha is 16270.92 km.
Rural Roads
l
These roads are vital for providing links to the rural areas. These roads connect one
rural area to another. These are maintained and operated by the Rural
Development Department.
l
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, the total length of rural roads in Odisha
is 36128.34 km.
161 Transport in Odisha
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Transport is the crucial component of infrastructure needed for
the development process. It plays a pivotal role in
improvement and development of social sector, human
settlements and overall economic growth of the state.
Therefore, the State Government has given high priority to
develop transportation infrastructure.
Odisha has good network of various modes of transport. Availability of the
transportation modes help the tourists visiting the state and also the locals. Rail,
road and water transport forms the bulk of transportation in the state.
Transportation in Odisha
The transportation of the state is divided into the following categories:
1. Road Transport 2. Rail Transport
3. Air Transport 4. Water Transport
Road Transport
Roads are one of the major modes of transportation services available in Odisha. As
per Economic Survey 2017-18, Odisha has a total road length of 2,56,401.02 km.
Road density per 100 sq. km of area in Odisha is 165 km in 2016-17.
The major types of roads in Odisha are discussed below:
National Highways
The National Highways connect most of the important cities of Odisha like
Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Koraput, Puri, Cuttack, Keonjhar, Balasore, Deogarh, etc
to the rest of the country. As per the National Highway Authority of India the total
length of National Highways in Odisha is 4837 km. The longest National Highway
in Odisha is NH 326 New with the length of 513.7 km while the smallest National
Highway is NH 130 C New with the length of 20 km.
National Highways in Odisha
NH No. Route Length (km)
5 Baleshwar - Bhadrak - Bhandari Pokhari - Jagatpur - Cuttack-
Bhubaneswar - Berhampur
488
5A Junction with National Highway No. 5 near Haridaspur-Paradip
Port
77
6 Sambalpur - Deogarh - Barakot - Pallahara - Govindpur - Kuanr -
Kendujhargarh - Jashipur
462
20 New Jharkhand border - Champua - Parsora - Kuakhia - Jajpur - Aradi -
Chandbali - Raj Kanika - Satabhaya
114
23 Jharkhand Border - Birmitrapur - Panposh - Banki - Rajamundra -
Banel - Barkot - Pallahara - Khamar - Talcher - Nauao
210
43 Nuagan - Pottangi 41.1
55 New Sambalpur - Cuttack - Jagatsinghpur - Naugaon 363.2
57 New Nayagarh - Nuagan - Dashapalla - Purunakata - Bauda - Balangir 299.9
60 Kharagpur - Baleswar 57
130C New Chhattisgarh Border - Baldhimal 20
153B New Sarapal - Naktideul - Redhakhol - Bauda 118.4
157 New Purunakatak - Phulbani - Kalinga - Bhanjanagar - Asika 159
200 Bhojpur - Deogarh - Chhatabar - Kanhiya - Talcher -
Kamakhyanagar - Bhuban - Sukinda - Duburi - Chandikhol
440
201 Nabarangpur - Bargarh 310
203 Bhubaneswar - Dhauli - Pipili - Puri - Balighai - Konark 96.5
203A Puri - Brahmhagiri - Satpada 49
215 Kendujhargarh - Panikoli 348
217 Nuapada - Gopalpur 431.3
220 New Jharkhand border - Tiringidihi - Rairangpur - Jashipur - Dhenkikot 125.4
326 New Asika - Rayagada - Koraput - Jeypore - Malkangiri - Motu - Andhra
Pradesh border
513.7
326A New Mohana - Chandiput - Chheligada - Ramagiri - Udayagiri - Raigarh 114
Sub Total 4,837.5
* Source : www.nhai.org
Note : Government of India has renamed some of the highways. NH 5 & 60 passing through
Odisha is renamed as NH 16, NH 203, 203 A is now NH 316. NH 201, 43 is now NH 26. NH 200
& 6 is renamed as NH 53.
Expressways
Odisha has an expressway measuring 650 km, known as Biju Expressway. It starts
from Chanditi at Koraput district and passes through Sambalpur, Jharsuguda,
Sundergarh and ends at Rourkela. In March 2018, a part of this expressway from
Rourkela to Sambalpur was inaugrated by the then Chief Minister.
160 Know Your State ODISHA
Golden Quadrilateral
The Golden Quadrilateral which is a mega project to connect all the important
metropolitan cities of India, passes through Odisha for connecting Kolkata to
Chennai. It passes through Balasore, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Berhampur of
Odisha and runs a distance of 440 kms within the state.
State Highways
l
The State Highways usually are roads which link important cities, towns, districts
headquarters within the state and connecting them with National Highways or
highways of the neighbouring states.
l
These highways provide connection to industries/places from key areas in the state
making them more accessible.
l
The Works Department, Government of Odisha is responsible for upgrading and
maintaining the roads in the state.
l
There are 31 state highways that connect various regions of Odisha.
l
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, the total length of State Highways in
Odisha is 4100.63 km.
Urban Roads
l
These roads are located within the boundaries of a built-up area of the state. These
connect urban cities of a state. Odisha Government has decided to classify state
highways and various roads, passing through towns and cities as urban roads.
l
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, the total length of urban roads in Odisha
is 18590.69 km.
District Roads
l
These roads connect the district headquarters to the main town centres in the
districts and to the headquarters of the other districts also. They also connect the
major town centres to the other state highways of importance. They have lower
design specifications as compared to the National Highways and State Highways.
l
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, the total length of district roads in
Odisha is 16270.92 km.
Rural Roads
l
These roads are vital for providing links to the rural areas. These roads connect one
rural area to another. These are maintained and operated by the Rural
Development Department.
l
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, the total length of rural roads in Odisha
is 36128.34 km.
161 Transport in Odisha
Works Department, Government of Odisha
This department works for the development and maintenance of an extensive road
network of the state. The department comes under the Government of Odisha
which provides it projects like construction of roads, bridges, cross drainage, works
on nullahs, etc.
Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation Limited (OB and CC) incorporated
in 1983 works under this department. Other wings are Design, Planning and
Investigation Wing, Research, Development and Quality Promotion Wing, National
Highways Wing, etc.
Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC)
In 1948, the Government of Odisha took over operation of bus services run by
erstwhile princely states under State Transport Services (STS) of Transport
Department. In 1950, the Central Act i.e. RTC Act was enacted which result in
creation of Road Transport Corporations under respective State Governments. As a
result, the OSRTC was established on 15th May, 1974. It is a public sector
undertaking of Odisha Government. It’s headquarters is in Bhubaneswar. OSRTC
has 23 depts or divisions.
162 Know Your State ODISHA
Sonepur
s ROADMAPOFODISHA
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CHAPTER15
Transport is the crucial component of infrastructure needed for
the development process. It plays a pivotal role in
improvement and development of social sector, human
settlements and overall economic growth of the state.
Therefore, the State Government has given high priority to
develop transportation infrastructure.
Odisha has good network of various modes of transport. Availability of the
transportation modes help the tourists visiting the state and also the locals. Rail,
road and water transport forms the bulk of transportation in the state.
Transportation in Odisha
The transportation of the state is divided into the following categories:
1. Road Transport 2. Rail Transport
3. Air Transport 4. Water Transport
Road Transport
Roads are one of the major modes of transportation services available in Odisha. As
per Economic Survey 2017-18, Odisha has a total road length of 2,56,401.02 km.
Road density per 100 sq. km of area in Odisha is 165 km in 2016-17.
The major types of roads in Odisha are discussed below:
National Highways
The National Highways connect most of the important cities of Odisha like
Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Koraput, Puri, Cuttack, Keonjhar, Balasore, Deogarh, etc
to the rest of the country. As per the National Highway Authority of India the total
length of National Highways in Odisha is 4837 km. The longest National Highway
in Odisha is NH 326 New with the length of 513.7 km while the smallest National
Highway is NH 130 C New with the length of 20 km.
National Highways in Odisha
NH No. Route Length (km)
5 Baleshwar - Bhadrak - Bhandari Pokhari - Jagatpur - Cuttack-
Bhubaneswar - Berhampur
488
5A Junction with National Highway No. 5 near Haridaspur-Paradip
Port
77
6 Sambalpur - Deogarh - Barakot - Pallahara - Govindpur - Kuanr -
Kendujhargarh - Jashipur
462
20 New Jharkhand border - Champua - Parsora - Kuakhia - Jajpur - Aradi -
Chandbali - Raj Kanika - Satabhaya
114
23 Jharkhand Border - Birmitrapur - Panposh - Banki - Rajamundra -
Banel - Barkot - Pallahara - Khamar - Talcher - Nauao
210
43 Nuagan - Pottangi 41.1
55 New Sambalpur - Cuttack - Jagatsinghpur - Naugaon 363.2
57 New Nayagarh - Nuagan - Dashapalla - Purunakata - Bauda - Balangir 299.9
60 Kharagpur - Baleswar 57
130C New Chhattisgarh Border - Baldhimal 20
153B New Sarapal - Naktideul - Redhakhol - Bauda 118.4
157 New Purunakatak - Phulbani - Kalinga - Bhanjanagar - Asika 159
200 Bhojpur - Deogarh - Chhatabar - Kanhiya - Talcher -
Kamakhyanagar - Bhuban - Sukinda - Duburi - Chandikhol
440
201 Nabarangpur - Bargarh 310
203 Bhubaneswar - Dhauli - Pipili - Puri - Balighai - Konark 96.5
203A Puri - Brahmhagiri - Satpada 49
215 Kendujhargarh - Panikoli 348
217 Nuapada - Gopalpur 431.3
220 New Jharkhand border - Tiringidihi - Rairangpur - Jashipur - Dhenkikot 125.4
326 New Asika - Rayagada - Koraput - Jeypore - Malkangiri - Motu - Andhra
Pradesh border
513.7
326A New Mohana - Chandiput - Chheligada - Ramagiri - Udayagiri - Raigarh 114
Sub Total 4,837.5
* Source : www.nhai.org
Note : Government of India has renamed some of the highways. NH 5 & 60 passing through
Odisha is renamed as NH 16, NH 203, 203 A is now NH 316. NH 201, 43 is now NH 26. NH 200
& 6 is renamed as NH 53.
Expressways
Odisha has an expressway measuring 650 km, known as Biju Expressway. It starts
from Chanditi at Koraput district and passes through Sambalpur, Jharsuguda,
Sundergarh and ends at Rourkela. In March 2018, a part of this expressway from
Rourkela to Sambalpur was inaugrated by the then Chief Minister.
160 Know Your State ODISHA
Golden Quadrilateral
The Golden Quadrilateral which is a mega project to connect all the important
metropolitan cities of India, passes through Odisha for connecting Kolkata to
Chennai. It passes through Balasore, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and Berhampur of
Odisha and runs a distance of 440 kms within the state.
State Highways
l
The State Highways usually are roads which link important cities, towns, districts
headquarters within the state and connecting them with National Highways or
highways of the neighbouring states.
l
These highways provide connection to industries/places from key areas in the state
making them more accessible.
l
The Works Department, Government of Odisha is responsible for upgrading and
maintaining the roads in the state.
l
There are 31 state highways that connect various regions of Odisha.
l
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, the total length of State Highways in
Odisha is 4100.63 km.
Urban Roads
l
These roads are located within the boundaries of a built-up area of the state. These
connect urban cities of a state. Odisha Government has decided to classify state
highways and various roads, passing through towns and cities as urban roads.
l
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, the total length of urban roads in Odisha
is 18590.69 km.
District Roads
l
These roads connect the district headquarters to the main town centres in the
districts and to the headquarters of the other districts also. They also connect the
major town centres to the other state highways of importance. They have lower
design specifications as compared to the National Highways and State Highways.
l
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, the total length of district roads in
Odisha is 16270.92 km.
Rural Roads
l
These roads are vital for providing links to the rural areas. These roads connect one
rural area to another. These are maintained and operated by the Rural
Development Department.
l
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, the total length of rural roads in Odisha
is 36128.34 km.
161 Transport in Odisha
Works Department, Government of Odisha
This department works for the development and maintenance of an extensive road
network of the state. The department comes under the Government of Odisha
which provides it projects like construction of roads, bridges, cross drainage, works
on nullahs, etc.
Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation Limited (OB and CC) incorporated
in 1983 works under this department. Other wings are Design, Planning and
Investigation Wing, Research, Development and Quality Promotion Wing, National
Highways Wing, etc.
Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC)
In 1948, the Government of Odisha took over operation of bus services run by
erstwhile princely states under State Transport Services (STS) of Transport
Department. In 1950, the Central Act i.e. RTC Act was enacted which result in
creation of Road Transport Corporations under respective State Governments. As a
result, the OSRTC was established on 15th May, 1974. It is a public sector
undertaking of Odisha Government. It’s headquarters is in Bhubaneswar. OSRTC
has 23 depts or divisions.
162 Know Your State ODISHA
Sonepur
s ROADMAPOFODISHA
163 Transport in Odisha
Policies and Programmes for Road Transport in Odisha
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) It was set up by the Government of
India in 1995-96 for financing ongoing rural infrastructure projects. The fund is
maintained by NABARD.
The main objective of the fund is to provide loans to State Governments and state
owned corporations to enable them to complete their ongoing rural infrastructure
projects.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) It was launched on 25th December,
2000. Its aim is to provide connectivity to villages of rural areas of the country.
Odisha has emerged as No.1 state in the implementation of this scheme in the state
till 2017. A total 43,222 km roads connecting 19,862 habitations have been
constructed in the state under this scheme till December, 2017.
State Highways Development Programme, (SHDP) This scheme was launched by the
State Government in the year 2013-14. It aims to develop the existing
single/intermediate lane carriage State Highways in the state. Till 2016-17, about
1,213 km road length has been developed to 2-lane standard.
Biju Gaon Gadi Yojana (BGGY) The Odisha government launched this scheme in
the state in February 2014. This scheme was launched to develop the transport
systems in the rural villages and get them connected to the cities. It is to be
implemented in 3 phases with the first, second and third phase covering 12, 5 and
13 districts, respectively.
Rail Transport
l
Railways serve as important industrial infrastructure as well as important linkages
to encourage socio-economic growth in the underdeveloped regions. The first train
to run in Odisha was on 20th July, 1896, from Khordha to Bhubaneswar. Railway
routes pass through 24 districts of the State of Odisha. The state is well-connected
with the national rail network.
l
According to Economic Survey 2017-18, by the end of 2016-17, the state had
2606.267 km of railway lines. The state’s rail network is the largest carrier of
commercial load in both freight as well as passenger traffic in the country.
l
The coastal line of railways in Odisha is eight feeder. It stretches from the following:
–
Nirgundi to Talcher-Angul
–
Khurda to Puri
–
Cuttack to Paradip
–
Naupada to Gunapur
–
Jajpur to Daitari
–
Vizianagaram to Raipur
–
Kothavalsa to Kirandul
l
The railway line constructed from Visakhapatnam to Kirandul in Madhya Pradesh
via Koraput in Odisha connects rich iron resources of the Bastar plateau.