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Major National Highways
Major National Highways in India
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Major National Highways
Major National Highways in India
Major National Highways
Introduction
The national highways in India serve as crucial urban roads connecting different
states, important ports, border posts, and foreign highways. They are essential for
facilitating smooth traffic movement and ensuring road safety. To fulfill the
constant need for improving and maintaining the national highway networks, the
National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) was established in 1988 by the
Parliament. This article provides a comprehensive list of major national highways
in India, along with their routes and descriptions.
NH 1
· Route: Uri- Baramulla- Srinagar- Zoji La- Dras- Kargil- Leh
Description: NH 1 is an East-West highway located in the northernmost
part of India. It covers the Union territories of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.
NH 1A
· Route: Uri- Jalandhar
Description: NH 1A was part of the old system of numbering national
highways, which is no longer in use.
NH 3
· Route: Atari- Manali- Ladakh
Description: NH 3 traverses through Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and the
Union Territory of Ladakh. It also includes several high elevated mountain
passes such as Rohtang Pass, Bara-Lacha La, and Taglang La.
NH 4
· Route: Port Blair- Diglipur
Description: NH 4, popularly known as the Great Andaman Trunk Road,
facilitates transportation in the northern and middle parts of the Andaman
Islands. It passes through the Jarwa Reserve, inhabited by the Jarwa tribe,
and therefore only vehicles with army escorts are allowed.
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Major National Highways
Major National Highways in India
Major National Highways
Introduction
The national highways in India serve as crucial urban roads connecting different
states, important ports, border posts, and foreign highways. They are essential for
facilitating smooth traffic movement and ensuring road safety. To fulfill the
constant need for improving and maintaining the national highway networks, the
National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) was established in 1988 by the
Parliament. This article provides a comprehensive list of major national highways
in India, along with their routes and descriptions.
NH 1
· Route: Uri- Baramulla- Srinagar- Zoji La- Dras- Kargil- Leh
Description: NH 1 is an East-West highway located in the northernmost
part of India. It covers the Union territories of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.
NH 1A
· Route: Uri- Jalandhar
Description: NH 1A was part of the old system of numbering national
highways, which is no longer in use.
NH 3
· Route: Atari- Manali- Ladakh
Description: NH 3 traverses through Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and the
Union Territory of Ladakh. It also includes several high elevated mountain
passes such as Rohtang Pass, Bara-Lacha La, and Taglang La.
NH 4
· Route: Port Blair- Diglipur
Description: NH 4, popularly known as the Great Andaman Trunk Road,
facilitates transportation in the northern and middle parts of the Andaman
Islands. It passes through the Jarwa Reserve, inhabited by the Jarwa tribe,
and therefore only vehicles with army escorts are allowed.
Major National Highways
NH 4A
· Route: Belgaum- Goa
Description: NH 4A covers a distance of 153 km, connecting Karnataka to
Goa.
NH 5
· Route: Firozpur- Chandigarh- Panchkula- Rampur Bushahr- Sino-Indian
Border
Description: NH 5 connects the western and eastern parts of India. It
passes through Punjab, Chandigarh (U.T.), Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.
NH 6
· Route: Jorabat- Shillong- Kolasib- Aizawal- Champhai- Zokhawthar
Description: NH 6 covers the states of Meghalaya, Assam, and Mizoram. It
terminates near the India-Myanmar border.
NH 7
· Route: Fazilka- Zirakpur-Panchkula- Naraingarh- Paonta Sahib- Chamoli-
Mana
Description: NH 7 spans a length of 845 km. It terminates at the Indo-
Tibetan border near Mana Pass.
NH 8
· Route: Karimganj- Sabroom
Description: NH 8 connects Assam to Tripura. It was previously part of the
Delhi to Mumbai road, which is now renumbered as NH 48.
NH 9
· Route: Malout-Sirsa-Bahadurgarh-Delhi- Rampur-Rudrapur-Askot
Description: NH 9 is formed by merging five old national highways: Old NH
10, Old NH 24, Old NH 87, Old NH 74, and Old NH 125.
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Major National Highways
Major National Highways in India
Major National Highways
Introduction
The national highways in India serve as crucial urban roads connecting different
states, important ports, border posts, and foreign highways. They are essential for
facilitating smooth traffic movement and ensuring road safety. To fulfill the
constant need for improving and maintaining the national highway networks, the
National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) was established in 1988 by the
Parliament. This article provides a comprehensive list of major national highways
in India, along with their routes and descriptions.
NH 1
· Route: Uri- Baramulla- Srinagar- Zoji La- Dras- Kargil- Leh
Description: NH 1 is an East-West highway located in the northernmost
part of India. It covers the Union territories of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.
NH 1A
· Route: Uri- Jalandhar
Description: NH 1A was part of the old system of numbering national
highways, which is no longer in use.
NH 3
· Route: Atari- Manali- Ladakh
Description: NH 3 traverses through Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and the
Union Territory of Ladakh. It also includes several high elevated mountain
passes such as Rohtang Pass, Bara-Lacha La, and Taglang La.
NH 4
· Route: Port Blair- Diglipur
Description: NH 4, popularly known as the Great Andaman Trunk Road,
facilitates transportation in the northern and middle parts of the Andaman
Islands. It passes through the Jarwa Reserve, inhabited by the Jarwa tribe,
and therefore only vehicles with army escorts are allowed.
Major National Highways
NH 4A
· Route: Belgaum- Goa
Description: NH 4A covers a distance of 153 km, connecting Karnataka to
Goa.
NH 5
· Route: Firozpur- Chandigarh- Panchkula- Rampur Bushahr- Sino-Indian
Border
Description: NH 5 connects the western and eastern parts of India. It
passes through Punjab, Chandigarh (U.T.), Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.
NH 6
· Route: Jorabat- Shillong- Kolasib- Aizawal- Champhai- Zokhawthar
Description: NH 6 covers the states of Meghalaya, Assam, and Mizoram. It
terminates near the India-Myanmar border.
NH 7
· Route: Fazilka- Zirakpur-Panchkula- Naraingarh- Paonta Sahib- Chamoli-
Mana
Description: NH 7 spans a length of 845 km. It terminates at the Indo-
Tibetan border near Mana Pass.
NH 8
· Route: Karimganj- Sabroom
Description: NH 8 connects Assam to Tripura. It was previously part of the
Delhi to Mumbai road, which is now renumbered as NH 48.
NH 9
· Route: Malout-Sirsa-Bahadurgarh-Delhi- Rampur-Rudrapur-Askot
Description: NH 9 is formed by merging five old national highways: Old NH
10, Old NH 24, Old NH 87, Old NH 74, and Old NH 125.
Major National Highways
NH 10
· Route: Fulbari-Siliguri-Gangtok
Description: NH 10 connects various cities in Northeast India after being
renumbered.
NH 11
· Route: Jaisalmer-Rewari
Description: NH 11 connects Rajasthan to Haryana.
NH 12
· Route: Dalkhola-Bakkhali
Description: NH 12 connects various cities in West Bengal.
NH 13
· Route: Tawang- Bomdila-Ziro-Tezu-Wakro
Description: NH 13 is a two-lane Trans-Arunachal Highway starting from
Tawang and terminating in Wakro. It holds strategic importance for the
Indian military due to its proximity to the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
NH 17
· Route: Sevoke-Chalsa-Boko-Guwahati
Description: NH 17 traverses hilly terrain, connecting parts of West Bengal
to Assam.
NH 19
· Route: Agra-Kolkata
Description: NH 19 constitutes segments of the Grand Trunk Road, which
extends from Bangladesh, through India, to Afghanistan. It connects four
states: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
NH 25
· Route: Munabao-Dhudwa-Jodhpur-Beawar
Description: NH 25 connects various parts of Rajasthan and has recently
been transformed into a four-lane highway.
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Major National Highways
Major National Highways in India
Major National Highways
Introduction
The national highways in India serve as crucial urban roads connecting different
states, important ports, border posts, and foreign highways. They are essential for
facilitating smooth traffic movement and ensuring road safety. To fulfill the
constant need for improving and maintaining the national highway networks, the
National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) was established in 1988 by the
Parliament. This article provides a comprehensive list of major national highways
in India, along with their routes and descriptions.
NH 1
· Route: Uri- Baramulla- Srinagar- Zoji La- Dras- Kargil- Leh
Description: NH 1 is an East-West highway located in the northernmost
part of India. It covers the Union territories of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.
NH 1A
· Route: Uri- Jalandhar
Description: NH 1A was part of the old system of numbering national
highways, which is no longer in use.
NH 3
· Route: Atari- Manali- Ladakh
Description: NH 3 traverses through Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and the
Union Territory of Ladakh. It also includes several high elevated mountain
passes such as Rohtang Pass, Bara-Lacha La, and Taglang La.
NH 4
· Route: Port Blair- Diglipur
Description: NH 4, popularly known as the Great Andaman Trunk Road,
facilitates transportation in the northern and middle parts of the Andaman
Islands. It passes through the Jarwa Reserve, inhabited by the Jarwa tribe,
and therefore only vehicles with army escorts are allowed.
Major National Highways
NH 4A
· Route: Belgaum- Goa
Description: NH 4A covers a distance of 153 km, connecting Karnataka to
Goa.
NH 5
· Route: Firozpur- Chandigarh- Panchkula- Rampur Bushahr- Sino-Indian
Border
Description: NH 5 connects the western and eastern parts of India. It
passes through Punjab, Chandigarh (U.T.), Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh.
NH 6
· Route: Jorabat- Shillong- Kolasib- Aizawal- Champhai- Zokhawthar
Description: NH 6 covers the states of Meghalaya, Assam, and Mizoram. It
terminates near the India-Myanmar border.
NH 7
· Route: Fazilka- Zirakpur-Panchkula- Naraingarh- Paonta Sahib- Chamoli-
Mana
Description: NH 7 spans a length of 845 km. It terminates at the Indo-
Tibetan border near Mana Pass.
NH 8
· Route: Karimganj- Sabroom
Description: NH 8 connects Assam to Tripura. It was previously part of the
Delhi to Mumbai road, which is now renumbered as NH 48.
NH 9
· Route: Malout-Sirsa-Bahadurgarh-Delhi- Rampur-Rudrapur-Askot
Description: NH 9 is formed by merging five old national highways: Old NH
10, Old NH 24, Old NH 87, Old NH 74, and Old NH 125.
Major National Highways
NH 10
· Route: Fulbari-Siliguri-Gangtok
Description: NH 10 connects various cities in Northeast India after being
renumbered.
NH 11
· Route: Jaisalmer-Rewari
Description: NH 11 connects Rajasthan to Haryana.
NH 12
· Route: Dalkhola-Bakkhali
Description: NH 12 connects various cities in West Bengal.
NH 13
· Route: Tawang- Bomdila-Ziro-Tezu-Wakro
Description: NH 13 is a two-lane Trans-Arunachal Highway starting from
Tawang and terminating in Wakro. It holds strategic importance for the
Indian military due to its proximity to the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
NH 17
· Route: Sevoke-Chalsa-Boko-Guwahati
Description: NH 17 traverses hilly terrain, connecting parts of West Bengal
to Assam.
NH 19
· Route: Agra-Kolkata
Description: NH 19 constitutes segments of the Grand Trunk Road, which
extends from Bangladesh, through India, to Afghanistan. It connects four
states: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
NH 25
· Route: Munabao-Dhudwa-Jodhpur-Beawar
Description: NH 25 connects various parts of Rajasthan and has recently
been transformed into a four-lane highway.
Major National Highways
NH 26
· Route: Raipur-Natavalasa (Andhra Pradesh)
Description: NH 26 crosses the Eastern Ghats, connecting Raipur to
Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh.
NH 27
· Route: Porbandar-Baran-Karera-Jhansi-Kishanganj-Alipurduar-Silchar
Description: NH 27 is the second longest national highway, covering a
distance of 3,507 km. It connects different parts of India, starting from
Porbandar in Gujarat and ending at Silchar in Assam. It passes through
several states, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar,
West Bengal, and Meghalaya.
NH 28
· Route: Barauni-Mirganj
Description: NH 28 connects Barauni in Bihar to Mirganj in Uttar Pradesh.
NH 29
· Route: Hathras-Delhi
Description: NH 29 connects Hathras in Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, the capital
of India.
NH 30
· Route: Bakhtiyarpur-Mokama
Description: NH 30 connects Bakhtiyarpur to Mokama in Bihar.
NH 31
· Route: Barhi-Guwahati
Description: NH 31 connects Barhi in Jharkhand to Guwahati in Assam,
passing through various towns and cities in both states.
NH 32
· Route: Siliguri-Mangalore
Description: NH 32 is a major national highway that connects Siliguri in