List of 15 State Highways in West Bengal

State Highways are the important interconnecting routes that help to link the national highways of the adjoining states. Additionally, it is a route that connects cities, towns, and district headquarters of that particular state. State highways are known as provincial highways and are managed by the State government’s Public Works Department.

This article provides information on the 15 state highways in West Bengal and the important cities that they connect with.

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What are the Major State Highways in West Bengal?

Here is the list of the state highways in West Bengal, along with the entry and exit points, route and distance it covers:

1. West Bengal State Highway 4 (WB SH 4)

Entry and exit point: Starts from Jhalda and ends at Digha
Route: Jhalda, Balarampur, Manbazar, Khatra, Raipur, Sarenga, Chandrakona, Ghatal, Pankskura, Tamluk, Contai, Digha
Distance: 466 km

2. West Bengal State Highway 5 (WB SH 5)

Entry and exit point: Starts from Rupnaraynpur and ends at Junput
Route: Rupnaraynpur, Neamatpur, Dishergarh, Raghunathpur, Purulia, Manbazar, Banduan, Jhilimili, Jhargram, Kharagpur, Keshiari, Belda, Junput
Distance: 376 km

3. West Bengal State Highway 12 (WB SH 12)

Entry and exit point: Starts from Naxalbari and ends at Alipurduar
Route: Naxalbari, Alipurduar
Distance: 352 km

4. West Bengal State Highway 2 (WB SH 2)

Entry and exit point: Starts from Khatra and ends at Malancha
Route: Khatra, Taldangra, Bishnupur, Arambag, Tarakeshwar, Uttarpara, Dakshineshwar, Basirhat, Malancha
Distance: 323 km

5. West Bengal State Highway 8 (WB SH 8)

Entry and exit point: Starts from Santaldih and ends at Majdia
Route: Santaldih, Raghunathur, Saltora, Bankura, Beliatore, Sonamukhi, Patrasayer, Rasulpur, Kusumgram, Samudragarh, Krishnanagar, Majdia
Distance: 292 km

6. West Bengal State Highway 7 (WB SH 7)

Entry and exit point: Starts from Rajgram and ends at Medinipur
Route: Rajgram, Nalhati, Morgram, Kuli, Natunhat, Burdwan, Arambag, Khirpai, Chandrakona, Keshpur, Medinipur
Distance: 289 km

7. West Bengal State Highway 6 (WB SH 6)

Entry and exit point: Starts from Rajnagar and ends at Alampur
Route: Rajnagar – Suri – Ahmedpur – Kirnahar – Katwa – Kalna – Saptagram – Uttarpara – Botanical Gardens – Alampur
Distance: 266 km

8. West Bengal State Highway 3 (WB SH 3)

Entry and exit point: Starts from Barama and ends at Rowta
Route: Krishnanagar, Helencha, Bangaon, Gaighata, Haroa, Ultadanga, Dhapa, Minakhan, Gosaba
Distance: 260 km

9. West Bengal State Highway 9 (WB SH 9)

Entry and exit point: Starts from Durgapur and ends at Nayagram
Route: Durgapur, Bankura, Taldangra, Simplapal, Raipur, Jhargram, Dahijuri, Fekohat, Gopiballavpur, Nayagram
Distance: 251 km

10. West Bengal State Highway 11 (WB SH 11)

Entry and exit point: Starts from Mohammad Bazar and ends at Ranaghat
Route: Mohammad Bazar, Sainthia, Kandi, Khagra, Baharampur, Jalangi, Karimpur, Krishnanagar, Ranaghat
Distance: 251 km

11. West Bengal State Highway 15 (WB SH 15)

Entry and exit point: Starts from Dainhat and ends at Gadiara
Route: Dainhat, Manteswar, Memari, Chakdighi, Dasghara, Tarakeswar, Chanditala, Baltikuri, Bargachia, Amta, Bagnan, Shvarnpur, Gadiara
Distance: 242 km

12. West Bengal State Highway 14 (WB SH 14)

Entry and exit point: Starts from NH14 junction at Dubrajpur and ends at Betai of Nadia district
Route: NH14 junction at Dubrajpur – Ilambazar – Debipur – Kanksa – Panagarh – Mankar – Amrargar – Jamtara – Dwariapur – Guskara – Balgona – Katwa – Natungram – Debagram – Palashi - Betai of Nadia district
Distance: 226 km

13. West Bengal State Highway 10 (WB SH 10)

Entry and exit point: Starts from Malda Town and ends at Hili
Route: Malda Town, Manichak, Ratua, Samsi, Gazole, Buniadpur, Gangarampur, Balurghat, Hili
Distance: 173 km

14. West Bengal State Highway 1 (WB SH 1)

Entry and exit point: Starts from Bangaon and ends at Kulpi
Route: Bangaon, Chakdaha, Kalyani, Barrackpore, Kolkata, Rajpur, Sonarpur, Baruipur, Jaynagar, Kulpi
Distance: 151 km

15. West Bengal State Highway 13 (WB SH 13)

Entry and exit point: Starts from NH19 Palsit and ends at Baidyabati
Route: NH19 Palsit, EM Bypass, Dankuni through Memari, Boinchi, Pandua, Mogra, Baidyabati
Distance: 88 km

FAQs About State Highways in West Bengal

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What is the route of the SH11A highway?

State highway 11A starts from Bhagawangola, passes through Lalgola, Teghari, and Jangipur and ends at Raghunathganj. The total length of this highway is approximately 65 km.

Which districts are covered when I travel via SH14?

As you travel through SH14, the districts it covers are Birbhum, Pashchim Bardhhaman, and Nadia. The total length of this highway is approximately 226 km.

Are all goods vehicles allowed on West Bengal state highways?

No, only goods vehicles having permits issued by the state transport department with a valid commercial vehicle insurance policy are allowed to operate within the state.

Does West Bengal traffic police accept Digilocker for relevant documents?

No, if you are driving in West Bengal, the traffic police don’t accept digital versions of certificates as valid proof. You need to carry all the original copies of your vehicle-related documents like car insurance or two wheeler insurance certificate, driver’s licence, PUC certificate, vehicle registration, road tax, etc.