National Highway 56 (India)

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National Highway 56
National Highway 56 (India)
Map of National Highway 56 in red
Route information
Length703 km (437 mi)
Major junctions
North end Nimbahera, Rajasthan
South end Vapi, Gujurat
Location
Country India
Highway system
NH156-IN.svg NH 156 NH48-IN.svg NH 48

National Highway 56, commonly referred to as NH 56, is a highway connecting the city of Nimbahera in Rajasthan to Vapi in Gujarat. The highway passes through the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat. [1]

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Route

The Highway traverses 703 kilometres (437 mi) starting from NH156 at Nimbahera & passing through Pratapgarh, Banswara, Limdi, Dahod, Alirajpur, Chhota Udepur, Bodeli, Ektanagar(Kevadiya), Rajpipla, Mandvi, Dharampur ending on NH48 at Vapi. The highway is mostly 4 laned in the state of Gujurat & Madhya Pradesh but just 2 laned in Rajasthan. It is one of the worst highways of India in terms of dacoity & vehicle hijacking.

References

  1. "Rationalization of Numbering Systems of National Highways" (PDF). Govt of India. 28 April 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2011.