🛣️Secondary Highway

National Highway 161A (NH 161A)

Akot to Choutuppal — 605.7 km

NH 161A is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Akot to Choutuppal, spanning 605.7 km through Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana. It branches from NH 61.

605.7

Kilometres

States

Major Cities

NH 61

Parent Highway

NH 161A Route Map

(NH548C) NH548C near Akot, Patsul, Akola, Barshi Takli, Shelu bazaar, Mangrulpir, Manora, Digras, Arni, Dhanoda(Overlap), Mahur, Sarkhani, Kinvat, Islapur, Himayatnagar, Bhokar, Mudkhed(Overlap), Nanded, Osmanpur, Kautha, Mukhed, Barhali, Mukrabad, Lakhmapur, Sawarmal, Nangarga, vazzar, Aurad, Tuljapur, Mustapur, Markhal, Nawadgeri - junction with Bidar Ring Road via NH161 near Sangareddy, Narsapur, Tooprtan, Gajwel, Pragnapur, Jagdevpur, Bhuvanagiri-junction with NH163 near Choutuppal

States & Union Territories

NH 161A passes through the following 3 states:

KarnatakaMaharashtraTelangana

Major Cities & Towns Along NH 161A

The highway passes through 15 major cities and towns:

●Akot→●Patsul→●Akola→●Barshi Takli→●Shelu bazaar→●Mangrulpir→●Manora→●Digras→●Arni→●Dhanoda(Overlap)→●Mahur→●Sarkhani→●Kinvat→●Islapur→●Himayatnagar

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NH 161A Start and End Point

Start Point (Origin)

Akot

Junction point from route description

End Point (Terminus)

Choutuppal

Junction point from route description

Highway Classification

Highway NumberNH 161A

TypeSecondary/Branch Highway

Parent HighwayNH 61

Total Length605.7 km

Numbering SystemPost-2010 (New)

Managed ByNHAI / MoRTH

Speed Limit on NH 161A

Cars, Jeeps & Light Motor Vehicles100 km/h

Buses & Goods Carriers (medium)80 km/h

Heavy Motor Vehicles (trucks, lorries)60 km/h

Motorcycles & Two-Wheelers80 km/h

Speed limits are prescribed under the Motor Vehicles Act and Central Motor Vehicles Rules for national highways. State governments may impose lower limits on specific stretches.

Safety Tips for Driving on NH 161A

⚠️Always follow the speed limit — 100 km/h for cars and 80 km/h for heavy vehicles on national highways.
⚠️Wear seatbelts and ensure all passengers are buckled up.
⚠️Do not overtake on curves, bridges, or narrow sections.
⚠️Keep a safe following distance, especially during monsoon season.
⚠️Use headlights even during daytime on highways.
⚠️Take breaks every 2 hours during long drives to avoid fatigue.
⚠️In case of an emergency, call 112 (Unified Emergency Number) or 1033 (National Highway Helpline).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which states does National Highway 161A pass through?

National Highway 161A passes through Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana.

What are the major cities on National Highway 161A?

The major cities and towns along National Highway 161A include Akot, Patsul, Akola, Barshi Takli, Shelu bazaar, Mangrulpir, Manora, Digras, Arni, Dhanoda(Overlap), Mahur, Sarkhani, Kinvat, Islapur, Himayatnagar.

What is the total length of National Highway 161A?

The total length of National Highway 161A is 605.7 km.

Is National Highway 161A a primary or secondary national highway?

National Highway 161A is a secondary/branch national highway that branches from NH 61.

What is the speed limit on National Highway 161A?

The speed limit on National Highway 161A is 100 km/h for cars and light motor vehicles, 80 km/h for buses and medium goods vehicles, and 60 km/h for heavy motor vehicles (trucks and lorries). These limits are set under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules for national highways. State governments may impose lower limits on specific sections.

What is the route of National Highway 161A? (Route Map)

National Highway 161A follows this route: (NH548C) NH548C near Akot, Patsul, Akola, Barshi Takli, Shelu bazaar, Mangrulpir, Manora, Digras, Arni, Dhanoda(Overlap), Mahur, Sarkhani, Kinvat, Islapur, Himayatnagar, Bhokar, Mudkhed(Overlap), Nanded, Osmanpur, Kautha, Mukhed, Barhali, Mukrabad, Lakhmapur, Sawarmal, Nangarga, vazzar, Aurad, Tuljapur, Mustapur, Markhal, Nawadgeri - junction with Bidar Ring Road via NH161 near Sangareddy, Narsapur, Tooprtan, Gajwel, Pragnapur, Jagdevpur, Bhuvanagiri-junction with NH163 near Choutuppal.

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