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.


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