List of 30 State Highways in Odisha

Contributing immensely to the state's infrastructure, state highways are important routes linking several cities, towns, districts and headquarters of Odisha. In addition, these state highways connect to the national highways of the adjoining states. The state highways of Odisha are maintained and managed by the state government and the Public Works Department.

Please read this article to gain information about the top 30 state highways in Odisha and the routes they connect to.

1. SH 01

Entry and exit point: Starts from Phulbani - ends at Khurda

Route: Phulbani, Nayagarh, Khurda

2. SH 03

Entry and exit point: Starts from Nuapada - ends at Sohela

Route: Nuapada, Padmapur, Sohela

3. SH 04

Entry and exit point: Starts from Rayagada - ends at Koraput

Route: Rayagada, Lakhimpur, Koraput

4. SH 05

Entry and exit point: Starts from Jaykaypur - ends at Tumudibandha

Route: Jaykaypur, Muniguda, Tumudibandha

5. SH 06

Entry and exit point: Starts from Muniguda - ends at Bhawanipatna

Route: Muniguda, Odisha State Highway 5, Bhawanipatna

6. SH 6A

Entry and exit point: Starts from Ramapur - ends at SH-06

Route: Ramapur, SH-06

7. SH 7A

Entry and exit point: Starts from NH-157 - ends at NH-59

Route: NH-157, Kalinga Ghati, Udayagiri, Raikia, Baliguda, NH-59

8. SH 9A

Entry and exit point: Starts from Jagatpur - ends at Chandabali

Route: Jagatpur, Salepur, Pattamundai, Chandabali

9. SH 10

Entry and exit point: Starts from Rourkela - ends at Koraput

Route: Rourkela, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Nuapada, Nabarangpur, Kotpad, Koraput

Distance: 650 km

10. SH 12

Entry and exit point: Starts from Cuttack - ends at Jagatsinghpur

Route: Cuttack,Kandarpur, Paradip, Paradeep, Jagatsinghpur

Distance: 72 km

11. SH 14

Entry and exit point: Starts from Boudh - ends at Banigucha

Route: Boudh, Banigucha

12. SH 15

Entry and exit point: Starts from Sonepur - ends at Sambalpur

Route: Sonepur, Sambalpur

13. SH 16

Entry and exit point: Starts from Bhawanipatna - ends at Khariar

Route: Bhawanipatna, Khariar

14. SH 17

Entry and exit point: Starts from SH 04 - ends at Berhampur

Route: SH 04, Padmapur, Berhampur

15. SH 21

Entry and exit point: Starts from NH 157 - ends at SH 33

Route: NH 157, Bhanjanagar, Karsing, SH 33

16. SH 24

Entry and exit point: Starts from Boudh - ends at Talsara

Route: Boudh, Redhakhol, Deogarh, Kochinda, Sundargarh, Talsara

17. SH 25

Entry and exit point: Starts from NH 201 - ends at Jeypore

Route: NH 201, Motu, Malkangiri, Jeypore

18. SH 29

Entry and exit point: Starts from NH 5 - ends at NH 59

Route: NH 5, Digapahandi, NH 59

19. SH 30

Entry and exit point: Starts from Bellaguntha - ends at Khollikote

Route: Bellaguntha, Kabisuryanagar, Khollikote

Distance: 79 km

20. SH 36

Entry and exit point: Starts from NH 59 - ends at NH 16

Route: NH 59, Surada, Chhatrapur, NH 16

21. SH 37

Entry and exit point: Starts from NH 157 - ends at NH 57

Route: NH 157, Bhanjanagar, Daspalla, NH 57

22. SH 39

Entry and exit point: Starts from NH 201 - ends at Kandagaon

Route: NH 201, Dabugaon, Umerkote, Kandagaon

23. SH 40

Entry and exit point: Starts from Umerkote - ends at Kundei

Route: Umerkote, Raighar, Kundei

24. SH 41

Entry and exit point: Starts from Baligud - ends at Sonepur

Route: Baligud, Sonepur

25. SH 42

Entry and exit point: Starts from SH 16 - ends at Bolangir

Route: SH 16, Sindhekela, Kantabanji, Patnagarh, Bolangir

26. SH 44

Entry and exit point: Starts from Bhawanipatna - ends at Tikiri

Route: Bhawanipatna, Tikiri

27. SH 45

Entry and exit point: Starts from Jaykaypur - ends at Lanjigarh

Route: Jaykaypur, Lanjigarh

28. SH 46

Entry and exit point: Starts from Bissam - ends at SH 04

Route: Bissam, Cuttack, SH 04

29. SH 47

Entry and exit point: Starts from Chitrakonda - ends at SH 25

Route: Chitrakonda, Balimela, SH 25

30. SH 52

Entry and exit point: Starts from Dharamgarh - ends at Junagarh

Route: Dharamgarh, NH 201, Junagarh

Here are some top safety tips for driving and riding on Odisha state highways:

For Car Drivers

Always adhere to the speed limits and follow all the other traffic rules while driving on highways as in case of accidents, your car insurance policy will not cover your damage if you are found breaking traffic rules.

For Bike Riders

Keep a safe distance from other vehicles to allow ample reaction time and wear a helmet, gloves, and other protective gear. Also, you can buy bike insurance with consumables or tyre protect cover to protect your bike’s tyres, nuts, bolts, etc.

For Commercial Vehicle Drivers

Ensure each vehicle in your fleet is covered with a valid commercial vehicle insurance policy and avoid overloading as it can lead to accidents and affect your insurance claims.