National Highway 33 (NH 33) in India: Routes, Length, Entry/Exit Points & Rules

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National Highway 33 connects through notable towns and cities, enabling well-organised transportation of merchandise and people throughout the province. Besides facilitating communication, these highways promote the tourism industry by linking major cities and streamlining the travelling experience. 

Keep reading to learn more about National Highway 33.

Formerly called NH 80, the National Highway 33 (NH 33) lies within Jharkhand and is maintained by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). It connects with National Highway 2 near Barhi to Jamshedpur. 

Furthermore, it connects with National Highway 6 near Baharagora. This national highway connects Ranchi's two most important districts, Singhbhum and Hazaribagh

States Falling Under National Highway 33 (NH 33)

The National Highway 33 (NH 33) passes through the following states: 

• Jharkhand
• Bihar
• West Bengal.

Entry and Exit Points of National Highway 33

The National Highway 33 (NH 33) starts at Barhi in Jharkhand and terminates at Farakka in West Bengal. However, with the plans of extending and advancing this national highway, it is expected to connect Jamshedpur with Ranchi and Jharkhand with West Bengal and Odisha by the end of 2023.

NH 33 allows various vehicles to render the transportation needs of both regionals and tourists. This includes the following:

• Cars, Buses, Trucks and Trailers.
• Motorcycles, Quadricycles and Three-wheelers.

These are the speed limits to maintain in NH33 depending on the type of vehicle you are riding:

• Motorcycles: 80 km per hour
• Quadricycle: 60 km per hour
• Three-wheeled vehicles: 50 km per hour
• Motor vehicles with not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat used to carry passengers: 100 km per hour
• Motor vehicles having nine or more seats in addition to the driver’s seat used to carry passengers: 90 km per hour
• Motor vehicles used to carry goods: 80 km per hour

Below mentioned are some of the famous places to visit around the National Highway 33:

1. Bihar

Since almost 80% of this national highway falls within Bihar, some popular tourist here along NH33 include:

• Munger Fort
• Durga Temple
• Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary
• Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary
• Vikramshila Ruins
• Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum
• Hazrat Bibi Kamal Ka Mukbara
• Siddheshwar Nath Temple

2. West Bengal

While National Highway 33 covers the least distance in the state of West Bengal, you can still visit the following places around NH33:

• Harishchandrapur Deer Park
• Turga Falls
• Adina Mosque (Malda)
• Dakhil Darwaza (Malda)
• Victoria Memorial Hall
• Indian Museum
• Birla Temple
• St. Paul’s Cathedral
• Princep Ghat
• Diamond Harbor

3. Jharkhand

Here are some of the beautiful places covered by NH 33 on its way:

• Ranchi Lake 
• Topchanchi Dam 
• Patratu Valley
• Sukhaldari Falls
• Parasdiha Falls
• Lodh Waterfalls
• Magnolia Sunset Point
• Pahari Mandir
• Jagannath Mandir

Whenever you are driving on a national highway, you need to keep several things in mind to ensure a safe journey:

• Be cautious about the speed of your vehicle and align it according tot he prescribed speed limit for NH33. 
• Always keep an eye on the road when driving on NH33, especially during monsoons to avoid potholes.
• Avoid driving on NH33 at night, especially when tired, as it may cause an accident. 
• Follow lane discipline and the road signs diligently while travelling on the NH33, especially while overtaking. 

From the above, you have got a crystal-clear understanding of National Highway 33 and how it connects three important states of India. However, while driving through highways, you must conform to the above-stated pointers and if necessary, use online maps to navigate properly.