National Highway 715A (India)
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 Map of the National Highway in red | ||||
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| Length | 125 km (78 mi) | |||
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| South end | Jagiroad | |||
| North end | Harishinga | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | India | |||
| States | Assam | |||
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National Highway 715A, commonly called NH 715A is a national highway in India.[1][2] It is a spur road of National Highway 15.[3] NH-715A traverses between Jagiroad and Harishinga in the state of Assam in India.[4][2][5]
Route
NH715A begins at Jagiroad in the Morigaon district. It traverses northwards, passing through:
- Bhuragaon (Morigaon district)
- Rowta (Udalguri district)
- Khoirabari (Udalguri district)
The highway terminates at the Indo-Bhutan border in Bhairabkunda (Udalguri district).
Junctions
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NH 27 Terminal with National Highway 27 in Jagiroad.
NH 15 Junction with National Highway 15 near Rowta.
Significance
NH715A will play a crucial role in Assam's transportation network and will hold additional significance due to its strategic location:
- Regional Connectivity: The highway will provide a vital link between towns and villages within Assam, facilitating trade, movement of goods, and access to essential services for local communities. It will contribute to the economic and social development of the region.
- Strategic Importance: NH715A's proximity to the Indo-Bhutan border and near to Tawang will make it a strategically valuable asset. The highway will provide access to the border area, enhancing India's ability to monitor and manage border security.
- Cross-Border Trade: The highway will have the potential to streamline trade and logistics between India and Bhutan, improving connectivity with its neighboring country.
- Tourism Potential: With proper development, NH715A and the surrounding region will be able to attract tourism, leveraging its natural beauty and proximity to the border, thereby stimulating local economies.
See also
References
- ^ "New highways notification dated March, 2014" (PDF). The Gazette of India - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ a b "State-wise length of National Highways in India" (PDF). Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 30 November 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ "New Numbering of National Highways notification - Government of India" (PDF). The Gazette of India. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Assam Government Handbook" (PDF). morth.nic.in.
- ^ "National Highways in Assam". Assam Public Works Department (APWD). Retrieved 29 June 2018.
External links
- NH 715A on OpenStreetMap
Secondary routes of National Highway 15 | ||
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 Route in States of India | | |
| Secondary Routes of NH 15 | ||
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