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National Highways.

National highways are main trunk roads of national importance, running through the length and breadth of the country. They together form a system connecting major cities, capitals of states, major ports and other highways.

Bombay-Dhulia-Nagpur Road.

This is the only national highway passing through Amravati district. Leaving Nagpur and crossing Wardha district, it enters the eastern border of Amravati district at 105.20 kilometre (mile 65/3) where it crosses the Wardha river over a well-built bridge. It runs through the entire length of the district, about half the way from east to west and then in the south-west direction until it enters Akola district at 179.62 kilometre (mile 111 /5). It covers a distance of about 74 kilometres (46 miles) in Amravati district and traverses Chandur Railway and Amravati tahsils. It touches the following places at the distance (mile number) indicated against them. Tiwsa 114.26 kilometre (M. 71: D.B.[D. B.-District Bungalow.]), Nandgaon Peth 140 kilometre (M. 87), Amravati 154.50 kilometre (M. 96: R.H. [R. H.-Rest House.]; CH. [C. H.-Circuit House.], D.B. [D. B.-District Bungalow.]), Badnera 163.34 kilometre (M. 101/4: D.B. [D. B.-District Bungalow.]).

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This highway crosses the railway line near Badnera. There are two major bridges on this road, one on the Wardha river at 105.21 kilometre (mile 65/3) and another on the Pingali river at 114.26 kilometre (mile 71) near Tiwsa.

State Highways.

State highways are arterial roads of a state connecting other highways, headquarters of districts and cities. They serve as main routes of traffic to and from major roads. They are usually maintained hy the State Government and are generally bridged and metalled.

There are six state highways in Amravati, viz., (i) Amravati-Pandhurna road, (ii) Burhanpur-Amravati-Chanda road, (iii) Akot-Betul road, (iv) Dhamangaon-Yeotmal road, (v) Amravati-Chandur Railway road and (vi) Multai-Wardha road.

This state highway starts from Amravati, runs in the northeastern direction and enters Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh at 109 kilometre (mile 67/6). It runs in common with the Bombay-Dhulia-Nagpur road a distance of 13.84 kilometres i.e. (8 miles and 5 furlongs) from Amravati to Nandgaon. Excluding this distance, it covers a length of 95.15 kilometres (59 miles and 1 furlong) in this district. It traverses the Amravati and Morshi tahsils.

Amravati-Pandhurna Road.

The Amravati-Pandhurna road touches the following towns and villages in its stretch at kilometre No. given against each: Nandgaon Peth, 13.28 kilometre (M. 8/2); Lehagaon, 37 kilo- metre (M. 23: D.B.); Morshi, 54.72 kilometre (M. 34:D.B.); Warud, 87.9 kilometre (M. 53/7) and Pusla, 98.37 kilometre (M. 61/1:D.B.).

The road crosses a number of rivers and there are as many bridges. They are located at following places at 41.44 kilometre (mile 25/6) on the Kashi river, 42.81 kilometre (mile 26/5) on the Charghad river, 87.49 kilometre (mile 54/3) on the Damayanti river, 60.57 kilometre (mile 37/5) on the Medu river, 70.81 kilometre (mile 43/8) on the Pale nalla and 91.93 kilometre (mile 57/1) on the Dhanodi nalla.

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Burhanpur Chanda Road.

This highway starts from Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh and enters Amravati district at 74.23 kilometre (mile 46/1) on the north-west border. It runs from the north-west to the south-east direction and enters Yeotmal district at 277 kilometre (mile 172/6).

It covers about 204.38 kilometres (miles 127 [Net length of this Highway is 195 kilometres (121 miles).]) in this district and traverses Melghat, Achalpur and Amravati tahsils. This road runs in common a distance of 9.66 kilometres (6 miles and a furlong) with the Bombay-Nagpur national highway from Amravati to Badnera.

It touches the following places in its stretch: Dharni, 85 kilometre (M. 53:D.B.); Harisal, 112 kilometre (M. 69/4.D.B.); Semadoha, 136 kilometre (M. 84/6:D.B.); Ghatang. 156 kilometre (M. 96/7.D.B.); Paratwada, 180 kilometre (M. 112:D.B., R.H., C.H.); Achalpur, 183/46 kilometre (M. 114); Assegaon, 203 kilometre (M. 126/1:D.B.); Kalgaon 222 kilometre (M. 138); Amravati, 232 kilometre (mile 144:D.B., R.H., C.H.): Badnera, 240 kilometre (M. 149/3; D.B.) and Nandgaon, 267 kilometre (M. 165/6).

There are seven major bridges over this road, at 75.85 kilo metre (mile 47/1) on the Gadga, at 109.65 kilometre (mile 68/1) on the Sipna, at 117.48 kilometre (mile 73) on the Kupti, at 140.60 kilometre (mile 87/3) on the Bhutkhora, at 190.71 kilometre (mile 118/4) on the Pilli, at 200.46 kilometre (mile 124/5) on the Purna and at 222.08 kilometre (mile 138) on the Pedhi. The road crosses railway line at 240.38 kilometre (mile 149/3.)

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Akot-Betul Road.

This highway starts from Akot in Akola district and enters Amravati district at 13.28 kilometre (mile 8/2) on the western border to run towards the north-east until it leaves for Betul district at 75.97 kilometre (mile 47/2.) It covers a distance of 62.76 kilometres (39 miles) in Amravati district and passes through Daryapur and Achalpur tahsils. It touches the following towns and villages: Anjangaon, 27.76 kilometre (mile 17/2:D.B.); Pathrot. 38.62 kilometre (mile 24/6); Paratwada, 57.94 kilometre (mile 36: D.B,, R.H., C.H.) and Kharpi 67.14 kilometre (mile 41/6.)

This road crosses the Sapan river over bridges at 56.11 kilometre (mile 34/7) and 56.54 kilometre (mile 35/1.) It crosses the Burhanpur-Chanda state highway at Paratwada.

Dhamangaon Yeotmal Road.

This highway starts from Dhamangaon (a commercial town in this district) and runs towards the south a distance of 13 kilometres (8 miles and one furlong) to enter Yeotmal district. It traverses only the Chandur Railway tahsil. It touches the village Deogaon at 11.47 kilometre (mile 7/1) hut does not cross any road in Amravati district.

Amravati Chandur Railway Road.

This highway starts from Amravati and runs towards the south-east a distance of 29.77 kilometres (18 miles and 4 furlongs) up to Chandur railway station. It passes through Amravati and Chandur tahsils. It touches the village Pohra at 15.29 kilometre (mile 9/3). The Chandur-Kurha road (M.D.R.) emanates from it at Chandur. It does not cross any river.

Multai-Wardha Road.

This state highway starts from Multai in Betul district of  Madhya Pradesh and enters the eastern sector of the northern  border of Amravati at 25.75 kilometre (mile 16). It runs towards the south and crosses the Wardha river at 31 kilometre (mile 19/2) which serves as a holder between Amravati and Wardha districts. The length of this road between Rajura at 47.47 kilometre (mile 29/4) and the Wardha river was completed recently. It covers a distance of 30.58 kilometres (19 miles) in this district and serves the Morshi tahsil only. It touches Warud at 38.62 kilometre (mile 24) and Rajura at 46.67 kilometre (mile 29). The Amravati-Pandhurna state highway crosses it at Warud. The Warud-Jalalkheda road (M.D.R.) emanates from it. In its stretch in this district there is no major bridge.

Major District Roads.

Major District Roads are roughly of the same specifications as  state highways except that their surface may not be of the laid  pattern and fully bridged. These roads connect important towns, centres of trade and commerce with railways and highways.

The important Major District Roads in the district are: (i) Harisal-Akot road, (ii) Walgaon-Daryapur road, (iii) Daryapur-Wadnergangai road, (iv) Daryapur-Murtizapur road, (v) Walgaon-Chandur Bazar road, (vi) Achalpur-Morshi road, (vii) Chandur Railway Riddhpur road, (viii) Kurha-Anjansinghi road, (ix) Warud-Jalalkheda road, (x) Daryapur-Dahihanda road, (xi) Amravati-Bhatkuli road and (xii) Shirala road.

Harisal-Akot Road.

This road emanates from the Burhanpur-Chanda road at  Harisal and runs towards the south till it enters Akola district at  63.58 kilometre (mile 39/4). It covers a distance of 63.58 kilometre (39 miles and 4 furlongs) and runs through the forest areas of Melghat tahsil. There are two major bridges on this road namely, one on the Sipna at 1.60 kilometre (mile 1) and another on the Gadga at 22.53 kilometre (mile 13/8). It does not cross any road.

Walgaon-Daryapur Road.

This road emanates from the Burhanpur-Chanda highway at Walgaon and runs towards the west up to Daryapur, where it  terminates. The total length of this road is 40.44 kilometres (25 miles and 1 furlong). It serves the transport needs of Amravati and Daryapur tahsils. In its stretch it touches Kholapur at 23.12 kilometre (mile 14/3) and crosses the Purna river over a major bridge near Kholapur.

Daryapur-Wadnergangai Road.

It starts from Daryapur and runs north-westward till it enters Akola district at 26.95 kilometre (mile 16/6). Total length of this road in Daryapur tahsil of this district is 26.95 kilometres (16 miles and 6 furlongs). It touches Wadnergangai in 23.74 kilometre (mile 14/6) and crosses the Chandrabhaga river. There is a bridge across this river. The road crosses the metre gauge railway line from Yeotmal to Achalpur, four furlongs from Daryapur.

Daryapur-Murtizapur Road.

Starting from Daryapur, this road finds its course to the south and after crossing the Purna river enters Akola district at 9.66 kilometre (mile 6). It covers a total distance of 9.65 kilometres (6 miles) in the Daryapur tahsil. In its stretch in Amravati district, it does not touch any village of significance. It crosses the metre gauge railway line (Yeotmal-Achalpur).

Walgaon-Chandur Bazar Road.

This road emanates from the Burhanpur-Chanda highway at Walgaon 9.66 kilometres (6 miles) north-west of Amravati, and runs a distance of 26.55 kilometres (16 miles and 4 furlongs) till Chandur Bazar. It traverses the Amravati and Achalpur tahsils, and touches Shirala at 14 kilometre (M. 8/6) and Kharala. There is no major bridge on this road.

Achalpur-Morshi Road.

Emanating from the Burhanpur-Chanda highway at Achalpur, this road runs towards the east to join the Amravati-Pandhurna road at Morshi. Total length of the road is 53.11 kilometres (33 miles). It traverses the Achalpur and Morshi tahsils. In its course from west to east it touches, (i) Chandur Bazar at 23 kilometre (mile 14/2:D.B.), (ii) Riddhpur at 28.56 kilometre (mile 17/6) and (iii) Astegaon at 45 kilometre (mile 28).

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There is a major bridge on this road over the Shirasgaon nalla at 21.13 kilometre (mile 13/1). The road is not motorable during heavy rains, as there are a few unbridged crossings.

Chandur Railway-Riddhpur Road.

This road emanates from the Amravati-Chandur highway at Chandur railway station and goes towards the north up to Rajurwadi at 48.49 kilometre (mile 30/1) after which it takes a bulge westwards until it reaches Riddhpur. The length of this road, which lies in Chandur and Morshi tahsils, is 72.62 kilometres (45 miles and one furlong).

It touches the following villages in its stretch: (i) Amla, 7.24 kilometre (M. 4/4); (ii) Kurha, 15.69 kilometre (M. 9/6); (iii) Tiwsa, 32.59 kilometre (M. 20/2:D.B.); (iv) Rajurwadi,  48,48 kilometre (M. 30/1) and (v) Lehagaon, 58.34 kilometre  (M. 36/2:D.R.).

This road crosses the Bomhay-Nagpur national highway at 31.78 kilometre (mile 19/6) near Tiwsa and the Amravati- Pandhurna state highway at 58.34 kilometre (mile 36/2) near Lehagaon. The Kurha-Anjansinghi road (M.D.R.) takes off from it at Kurha and the Achalpur-Morshi road (M.D.R.) also touches it at Riddhpur.

There are two major bridges on this road, viz., one across the Shendurjana river at 23.92 kilometre (mile 14/7) and another across the Bathoda river at 30.17 kilometre (mile 18/6).

Kurha-Anjansinghi Road.

It starts from Kurha, runs eastwards with a slight bulge towards the south and terminates at Anjansinghi. Its length is 12.66 kilometres (7 miles and 7 furlongs). It passes through Chandur tahsil only. The road neither touches any important place nor crosses any river.

Wamd-Jalal-kheda Road.

This road emanates from the Amravati-Pandhurna highway at Warud in Morshi and takes its course towards the east until it enters Nagpur district at 18.29 kilometre (mile 11/3). It further goes up to Jalalkheda in Nagpur district. During its entire stretch of 18.29 kilometres (11 miles and 3 furlongs) it passes through Morshi tahsil and touches the villages of Kurli, Surli and Wathod.

There are three major river-crossings on this road where bridges are under construction. The road is not motorable for about 2-3 months in the rainy season.

Daryapur-Dahihanda Road.

Starting from Daryapur, the road finds its course towards the west up to Dahihanda at a distance of about 20.28 kilometres (12 miles and 5 furlongs). In its east to west course, it traverses only the Daryapur tahsil. It neither touches any village of importance nor crosses any made road. It crosses the Chandra-bhaga river over a well-built bridge near Daryapur at 2.0 kilometre (mile 1/2).

Amravati-Bhatkuli Road.

The Amravati-Bhatkuli road proceeds to the west from Amravati. It traverses a distance of 12.87 kilometres (8 miles) in Amravati tahsil and connects Amravati with Bhatkuli. It touches the village Malkapur. There is no river-crossing on the alignment of this road.

shirala Approach Road.

It starts from a point at a distance of 14.26 kilometres (8 miles  and 7 furlongs) from Walgaon on the Walgaon-Chandur Bazar  road in eastern direction and serves as an approach road to the  village of Shirala. Its total length is 2.82 kilometres (1 mile and 6 furlongs). The road is motorable throughout the year.

The following; statement gives the details about the remaining Major District Roads in Amravati district: -

TABLE No. 3

MAJOR DISTRICT ROADS IN AMRAVATI DISTRICT

*Figures given in brackets are in miles and those outside in kilometres.

Other District Roads.

Other District Roads are usually approach roads connecting villages and towns in the district. They are subject to frequent interruptions to traffic during the rains and have murum surfaces. They are designed to serve tahsil places and market centres. What follows is a descriptive account of some of them.

Ghatang Chikhaldara Road.

This road emanates from the Burhanpur-Chanda road at Ghatang and runs towards the west a distance of 23.33 kilometres (14 miles and 4 furlongs) up to Chikhaldara hill station. It traverses the Achalpur and Melghat tahsils. It does not touch any village nor does it cross any road. There is no bridge on this road.

Khrpi Shirasgaon Road.

Emanating from the Akot-Betul road at Kharpi, it runs to the east until it reaches Shirasgaon at 13.46 kilometre (mile 8/3). It traverses a distance of 13.46 kilometres (8 miles and 3 furlongs) in Achalpur tahsil. It touches Karasgaon at 5.63 kilometres (mile 3/4) and does not cross any road or river.

Amravati Camp Road.

This branch road links Amravati town with the Camp area, and is 6.83 kilometres (miles 4/1) in length. It has assumed an added importance, as it serves the traffic needs of Amravati town. It criss-crosses a number of roads in the town.

Details about the remaining District Roads in the district are given in the following table: -

TABLE No. 4

OTHER DISTRICT ROADS IN AMRAVATI DISTRICT MAINTAINED BY ZILLA PARISHAD (AS ON 24-1-63)

*Figures in brackets are in miles and those outside in kilometres.

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