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List of State Highways in West Bengal

West Bengal has 15 state highways connecting major cities and towns, facilitating trade and travel within the state.

  • 16 Jan 2025
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West Bengal is located near India’s gateway to the East, amidst the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal. This cultural capital is the fourth-most populous Indian state and its capital city of Kolkata is the seventh-most populous Indian city. To keep up with the expanding population, the state government has conducted significant infrastructural development, especially concerning the state highways in West Bengal. Read on to learn of the state’s impressive network of roads.

List of 15 State Highways in West Bengal

The following is an exhaustive list of the 15 West Bengal state highways:

1. West Bengal State Highway 1 (WB SH 1)

Entry and Exit Point: From Bongaon to Kulpi 

Total Length: 151 km

Route: Bongaon, Chakdaha, Kalyani, Barrackpore, Kolkata, Jadavpur, Gaira, Rajpur, Sonarpur, Baruipur, Jayanagar, Majilpur, Kulpi 

2. West Bengal State Highway 11 (WB SH 11)

Entry and Exit Point: From Mohammad Bazar to Ranaghat

Total Length: 251 km

Route: Mohammad Bazar, Sainthia, Kandi, Khagra, Baharmpur, Jalangi, Karimpur, Krishnanagar,  Ranaghat

3. West Bengal State Highway 15 (WB SH 15)

Entry and Exit Point: From Dainhat to Gadiara 

Total Length: 242 km

Route: Dainhat, Manteswar, Memari, Chakdighi, Dasghara, Tarakeswar, Chanditala, Baltikuri, Munshirhat, Bargachia, Amta, Bagnan, Shvarnpur, Gadiara 

4. West Bengal State Highway 9 (WB SH 9)

Entry and Exit Point: From Durgapur to Nayagram

Total Length: 251 km

Route: Durgapur, Bankura, Taldangra, Simlapal, Raipur, Jhargram, Dahijuri, Fekohat, Gopiballavpur, Nayagram

5. West Bengal State Highway 4 (WB SH 4)

Entry and Exit Point: From Jhalda to Digha

Total Length: 466 km

Route: Jhalda, Balarampur, Manbazar, Khatra, Raipur, Sarenga, Chandrakona, Ghatal, Panskura, Tamluk, Contai, Digha

6. West Bengal State Highway 12 (WB SH 12)

Entry and Exit Point: From Naxalbari to Alipurduar

Total Length: 352 km

Route: Naxalbari, Alipurduar

7. West Bengal State Highway 7 (WB SH 7)

Entry and Exit Point: From Rajgram to Medinipur

Total Length: 289 km

Route: Rajgram, Nalhati, Morgram, Kuli, Natunhat, Burdwan, Arambag, Khirpai, Chandrakona, Keshpur, Medinipur

8. West Bengal State Highway 2 (WB SH 2)

Entry and Exit Point: From Khatra to Malancha

Total Length: 323 km

Route: Khatra, Taldangra, Bishnupur, Arambag, Tarakeswar, Uttarpara, Dakshineswar, Basirhat, Malancha

9. West Bengal State Highway 13 (WB SH 13)

Entry and Exit Point: From Palsit (NH 19) to Baidyabati

Total Length: 88 km

Route: Palsit (NH 19), EM Bypass, Dankuni, via Memari, Boinchi, Pandua, Mogra, Baidyabati

10. West Bengal State Highway 3 (WB SH 3)

Entry and Exit Point: From Krishnanagar to Gosaba

Total Length: 260 km

Route: Krishnanagar, Helencha, Bangaon, Gaighata, Haroa, Ultadanga, Dhapa, Minakhan, Gosaba

11. West Bengal State Highway 6 (WB SH 6)

Entry and Exit Point: From Rajnagar to Alampur

Total Length: 266 km

Route: Rajnagar, Suri, Ahmedpur, Kirnahar, Katwa, Kalna, Saptagram, Uttarpara, Botanical Garden, Alampur

12. West Bengal State Highway 14 (WB SH 14)

Entry and Exit Point: From Dubrajpur to Debagram 

Total Length: 226 km

Route: Dubrajpur, Debagram

13. West Bengal State Highway 11A (WB SH 11A)

Entry and Exit Point: From Bhagawangola to Raghunathganj

Total Length: 65 km

Route: Bhagawangola, Lalgola, Jangipur, Raghunathganj

14. West Bengal State Highway 5 (WB SH 5)

Entry and Exit Point: From Rupnarayanpur to Junput 

Total Length: 376 km

Route: Rupnarayanpur, Neamatpur, Dishergarh, Raghunathpur, Purulia, Manbazar, Banduan, Jhilimili, Jhargram, Kharagpur, Keshiari, Belda, Junput

15. West Bengal State Highway 8 (WB SH 8)

Entry and Exit Point: From Santaldih to Majdia

Total Length: 292 km

Route: Santaldih, Raghunathpur, Saltora, Bankura, Beliatore, Sonamukhi, Patrasayer, Rasulpur, Kusumgram, Samudragarh, Krishnanagar, Majdia

Conclusion

While traversing the scenic state highways of West Bengal, it is also necessary to take the appropriate safety precautions. Car insurance is vital to ensure protection against unexpected accidents or damage. As commuters navigate these busy roads through the countryside, adequate car insurance can provide them with peace of mind, safeguarding their journeys and fostering a worry-free exploration of West Bengal's beautiful landscapes.

 


 

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