What is the impact of National Highway-163 on economy?

This highway starts at Kodangal in Telangana and ends at Bhopalapatnam in Chhattisgarh.

National Highway 163 has proved vital in connecting one state to another improving trade and commerce in the country. Many cities in Telangana and Chhattisgarh are connected via this highway. This has not only improved connectivity but also attracted many visitors to these states increasing tourism. In this article, all about NH 163, route, distance, map, importance and its impact on the real estate sector has been discussed.

 

National Highway-163: Route

National Highway 163 was previously named as NH 202. It is 474 km long with 428 km length in Telangana and 36 km in Chhattisgarh. It connects Telangana with Chhattisgarh via cities like Hyderabad, Jangaon, Bhuvangiri, Kazipet, Hanamkonda, and Warangal. The highway has helped in providing essential amenities to schools, hospitals, and colleges. There are many popular attractions along the route of NH 163. These attractions include Yadagirigutta, a pilgrimage site located in Nalgonda, Telangana. The Bhongir or Bhuvanagiri Fort is located in Bhuvanagiri City in Telangana. The Niagra of Telangana, or Bogatha Waterfalls in Telangana, is the second-largest waterfall in the State.

See also: How has National Highway-49 impacted the real estate sector?

 

National Highway-163: Map

Source: Wikipedia

 

National Highway 163: Impact on real estate

NH 163 has impacted the real estate sector, increased opportunities for people and boosted the economy. The route of NH 163 is a hub of employment including Telangana State Industrial Development Estate in Warangal, the Uppal Industrial Area in Hyderabad, and the Hyderabad-Warangal Industrial Corridor. An estimate of about Rs 1,000 crore has been sanctioned by the maintenance authorities to widen the lanes of NH 163. It was decided to make it a 6-lane highway. This was done to ease the traffic flow and eliminate accident-prone pathways.

The route of NH 163 passes through various tourist spots including Yadagirigutta, Bhongir Fort, and Bogatha Waterfalls. Residential and industrial areas near these spots experience a boost in industries like hospitality, making the real estate sector strong. Several housing projects were started in Warangal such as Jubilee Constructions and Sai Saketha Constructions.

 

FAQs

Which is the longest NH in India?

NH 44 is the longest national highway in India connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari.

Which is the shortest NH in India?

The shortest NH in India is NH-548.

What is the total length of NH 163?

The total length covered by NH 163 is 474 km.

How many lanes are there on NH 163?

NH 163 is a 6-lane highway.

Who maintains NH 163?

NH 163 is maintained by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

Which NH is the oldest in India?

NH 19 is the oldest in India.

What was NH 163 previously called?

NH 163 was previously known as NH 202.

Which is the second longest highway in India?

The second longest NH is NH 27 connecting Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, etc.

Which NH is the busiest in India?

The busiest NH is NH 48 in India. NH 152D has helped in reducing the traffic of this NH.

How many tolls are there on NH 163?

NH 163 has about five tolls.

Which is the biggest highway in Telangana?

NH 163 is the biggest highway in Telangana.

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