National Highway 39 or NH 39 is a major highway that spans across three Indian states and connects several places on the way. The highway covers a distance of 869 km covering three states, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.
This highway begins at Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh in the West and terminates at Ranchi, Jharkhand in the East. It is well-connected with several places directly and through junctions. Here is everything you need to know about NH 39.
National Highway 39: Fact file
| Length | 869 km |
| States covered | Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand |
| Termination points | Jhansi (west) – Ranchi (east) |
| Major places covered | Satna, Singrauli, Renukut, Garhwa |
| Built and maintained by | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) |
NH 39 route and major places
National Highway 39 connects Jhansi in Madhya Pradesh at its west end to Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi at the east end. On the way, it also touches the southern region of Uttar Pradesh, thereby establishing an inter-state link among three major states of North-Central India.
In its stretch of almost 870 km, NH 39 links several places in the three states. Starting from Jhansi in Madhya Pradesh, this highway passes through the towns of Chhatarpur, Panna, Satna, Rewa, Sidhi and Singrauli in this state. Before entering Jharkhand, NH 39 touches the Southern region of Uttar Pradesh at Renukut and Shaktinagar in the Sonabhadra district.
This highway enters Jharkhand from Garhwa, further passing through places like Latehar, Chanho, Mandar and Ratu before terminating at Ranchi. NH 39 also forms junctions with several other national highways in this state.
See also: NH47: Connecting Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
NH 39 major junctions
National Highway 39 is well-connected to several other national highways through junctions, especially in its 260 km-long stretch that falls in Jharkhand.
NH 139
After entering Jharkhand from Garhwa, NH 39 joins NH 139 in Daltonganj. NH 139 connects the states of Jharkhand and Bihar. It starts Rajhara in Jharkhand and terminates in the capital city of Bihar, Patna
NH 22
This national highway also connects Bihar and Jharkhand. Starting from Sonbarsa in Bihar, it terminates at Chandwa in Jharkhand, where it joins NH 39 that connects it to Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi.
NH 143A
NH 143A is an important asset to the state of Jharkhand in promoting intra-state connectivity. It connects the northern and southern regions of the state at Gumla and Kuru respectively, and spans the length of the entire state in the process. It joins NH 39 at Kuru, thereby further enhancing the connectivity of these places to other states.
Impact on real estate
National Highway 39 has played a major role in the development of roadways infrastructure and improving the connectivity of several rural areas of the three states it traverses. This has led to a meteoric rise in economic and commercial activities in the surrounding regions. The Highway’s inter-state connectivity has allowed people to spread their commercial activities to a larger region.
Better roadways and transportation facilities have also led to an increase in tourist activities, providing the locals with more lucrative commercial opportunities. All this has caused betterment in the quality of life in the surrounding areas and made it an attractive prospect for real estate investment. With more development of the regions, the real estate demand is all set to witness a steady increase.
FAQs
How long is NH 39?
National Highway 39 spans a distance of 869 km.
Where does NH 39 terminate?
NH 39 connects Jhansi in Madhya Pradesh to Ranchi in Jharkhand.
Which states does NH 39 connect?
This national highway connects Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand via Uttar Pradesh.
NH 39 covers the greatest span in which state?
NH 39 covers the largest part of its total distance in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Which are some important junctions that lie on NH 39?
NH 139, NH 22 and NH 143A are some of the important junctions that link NH 39 to other places.
Which body maintains NH 39?
NH 39 is maintained by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Does NH 39 have tolls?
Yes, NH 39 charges toll tax from commuters subject to the distance covered
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