National Highway-53 boosts India’s economy by improving connectivity and employment. It connects the states of Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. The importance of this highway has increased with the developments in the highway. NH 53 covers a total distance of 1795 km, connecting the mineral-rich areas and industrial regions. This highway has a milestone to its name as it holds its place in the Guinness Book of World Records.
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National Highway-53: Route overview
NH 53 connects Hajira in Gujarat to Pradeep Port in Orissa and is a part of the Asian Highway Network. The stretch of Deogarh in Orissa to Dhule in Maharashtra is a part of the AH network. Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India announced that the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) had created a record by constructing a 75-km-long stretch between Amravati and Akola within 105 hours and 33 minutes. This record is entered into the Guinness Book of World Records.
The major cities covered by NH 53 are Hajira, Surat, Vyara, Songadh, Uchchhal, Navapur, Nandubar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Malkapur, Khamgaon, Akola, Amravati, Wardha, Nagpur, Bhandhara, Tirora, Gondia, Deori, Durg, Bhilai, Raipur, Arang, Ghorari, Mahasamund, Saraipali, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Kaniah, Talcher, Sukinda, Dubri, Haridaspur, Silipur, and Pradeep Port.
National Highway-53: Map
Source: Wikipedia
National Highway-53: Impact on real estate
As the highway covers four major states of India, it has severely impacted the real estate of each state. With improved connectivity for trade and transport, to opening more employment opportunities, the NH 53 has improved the economy. The mineral-rich areas of Angul and Dhenkanal in Orissa are connected through NH 53 and Bhilai in Chhattisgarh. The highway plays an important role in boosting the economic growth of these states. The improved connectivity led to housing demand in the cities connected with the highway.
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 53?
The total length of NH 53 is 1795 km.
Who maintains NH 53?
NH 53 is maintained by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Which NH is the oldest in India?
NH 19 is the oldest in India.
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 the NH 48 in India. NH 152D has helped in reducing the traffic of this NH.
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