National Highway 218 (India)

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National Highway 218
Route information
Auxiliary route of NH 18
Length65.2 km (40.5 mi)
Major junctions
South endPurulia
North endDhanbad
Location
CountryIndia
StatesWest Bengal, Jharkhand
Highway system
NH 18 NH 18

National Highway 218, commonly referred to as NH 218 is a national highway in India.[1][2] It is a secondary route of National Highway 18.[3] NH-218 runs in the states of West Bengal and Jharkhand in India.[2]

Route

NH218 connects Purulia, Chandakyari, Jhariya and Dhanbad in the states of West Bengal and Jharkhand.[1][2]

Auxiliary Routes

NH218 has 2 auxiliary routes connecting different parts of Jharkhand & West Bengal. National Highway 218A(NH218A) connects Purulia with Raghunathpur, Dishergarh & ending in Neamatpur on NH-19 in the state of West Bengal. This route runs for 82 kilometres (51 mi) & also Locally known as Purulia-Asansol Road. National Highway 218B(NH218B) connects Purulia with Chaklator, Barabazar, Banduan, Duarsini ending on NH-18 in Galudih in the State of Jharkhand. It is famous for Duarsini Ghat section & Locally known as Purulia-Banduan-Galudih Road & is 89.8 kilometres (55.8 mi) in length.


Junctions

NH 18 Terminal near Purulia.[1]
NH 2 Terminal near Dhanbad.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "New national highways declaration notification" (PDF). The Gazette of India - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "State-wise length of National Highways (NH) in India". Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  3. ^ "New Numbering of National Highways notification - Government of India" (PDF). The Gazette of India. Retrieved 25 March 2019.