The National Highway-53 (NH-53) connects Gujarat’s Hajira to the Paradip Port in Odisha. The NH-53 is a combination of the old NH-6, NH-200 and NH-5A. The NH-53 is also known as the Surat-Kolkata Highway and a part of the Asian Highway (AH) network. The stretch from Maharashtra’s Dhule to Odisha’s Deogarh is a part of the AH-46.
See also: NH57 route Balangir and Khordha in Odisha
NH-53: Key facts
| Length | 1,795 km |
| States covered | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha |
| Important places | Surat, Amravati, Akola, Bhilai, Raipur, Deogarh, Dubri, Silipur |
| Built and maintained by | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) |
NH-53: Cities covered
The NH-53 passes through Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
Gujarat
- Hajira
- Surat
- Vyara
- Songadh
- Uchchhal
Maharashtra
- Navapur
- Nandubar
- Dhule
- Jalgaon
- Malkapur
- Khamgaon
- Akola
- Amravati
- Karanja Ghadge
- Nagpur
- Bhandara
- Tirora
- Gondia
- Deori
Chhattisgarh
- Rajnandgaon
- Durg
- Bhilai
- Raipur
- Arang
- Ghorari
- Pithora
- Saraipali
Odisha
- Bargarh
- Sambalpur
- Deogarh
- Kaniah
- Talcher
- Kamakhyanagar
- Sukinda
- Dubri
- Chandhikhol
- Haridaspur
- Silipur
- Bhutamundai
- Paradip Port
NH-53: Real estate impact
NH-53 connects two of India’s biggest ports – Hajira and Paradip. This helps boost the economic growth of the country and with this comes a real estate growth in the areas.
NH-53: New openings
In August 2023, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Kamakhyanagar-Duburi-four-lane stretch of NH-53. Spanning 51 km, the cost of constructing the stretch is Rs 761 Crore. This will improve the connectivity to Dhenkanal and Angul mineral rich districts of Orissa.
Shelad to Nandura stretch
In June 2023, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Shelad to Nandura stretch of the NH-53 in Maharashtra. This stretch has been built at the cost of around Rs 816 Crore and will play a big role in reducing the traffic congestion at the silver market, Khamgaon.
FAQs
What is the record made by the NHAI with NH-53?
The NHAI constructed a 75-km-stretch between Amravati and Akola in 105 hours and 33 minutes on the NH-53.
Which are the states covered by the NH-53?
The NH-53 passes through Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
What is the length of NH-53?
The National Highway-53 is 1,795 km long.
Which part of the NH-53 is part of the AH-46?
The highway stretch from Orissa’s Deogarh to Maharashtra’s Dhule is a part of the AH-46.
Which ports are connected by the NH-53?
The NH-53 connects the Hajira and the Paradip Ports.
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