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R747 | ||||
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Kushtia–Chuadanga Regional Highway | ||||
Route information | ||||
Length | 43.467 km [1] (27.009 mi) | |||
Major junctions | ||||
Kushtia end | N704 (Bottoil intersection) | |||
Chuadanga end | R745 (Academy intersection) | |||
Within Kushtia District | ||||
Length | 25.863 km [1] (16.071 mi) | |||
Within Chuadanga District | ||||
Length | 17.605 km [1] (10.939 mi) | |||
Location | ||||
Country | Bangladesh | |||
Highway system | ||||
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