🛣️Secondary Highway

National Highway 161B (NH 161B)

Nizampet to Bodhan — 211.3 km

NH 161B is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Nizampet to Bodhan, spanning 211.3 km through Telangana. It branches from NH 61.

211.3

Kilometres

State

Major Cities

NH 61

Parent Highway

NH 161B Route Map

NH161 near Nizampet, Moodguntal, Narayanakhed, Manoor, Bellapur, Pulkurthi, Pipri, Ibrahimpur, Nyalkal, Athnoor, Dappur, Telangana/Karnataka border via NH161 near Madnoor, Sonala, Thadi Hipperga, Limboor, Sirpur, Pothangal, Kotagiri, Rudrur, NH63 near Bodhan

States & Union Territories

NH 161B passes through the following 1 state:

Telangana

Major Cities & Towns Along NH 161B

The highway passes through 15 major cities and towns:

●Nizampet→●Moodguntal→●Narayanakhed→●Manoor→●Bellapur→●Pulkurthi→●Pipri→●Ibrahimpur→●Nyalkal→●Athnoor→●Dappur→●Telangana/Karnataka border via Madnoor→●Sonala→●Thadi Hipperga→●Limboor

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NH 161B Start and End Point

Start Point (Origin)

Nizampet

Junction point from route description

End Point (Terminus)

Bodhan

Junction point from route description

Highway Classification

Highway NumberNH 161B

TypeSecondary/Branch Highway

Parent HighwayNH 61

Total Length211.3 km

Numbering SystemPost-2010 (New)

Managed ByNHAI / MoRTH

Speed Limit on NH 161B

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 161B

⚠️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 161B pass through?

National Highway 161B passes through Telangana.

What are the major cities on National Highway 161B?

The major cities and towns along National Highway 161B include Nizampet, Moodguntal, Narayanakhed, Manoor, Bellapur, Pulkurthi, Pipri, Ibrahimpur, Nyalkal, Athnoor, Dappur, Telangana/Karnataka border via Madnoor, Sonala, Thadi Hipperga, Limboor.

What is the total length of National Highway 161B?

The total length of National Highway 161B is 211.3 km.

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

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

What is the speed limit on National Highway 161B?

The speed limit on National Highway 161B 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 161B? (Route Map)

National Highway 161B follows this route: NH161 near Nizampet, Moodguntal, Narayanakhed, Manoor, Bellapur, Pulkurthi, Pipri, Ibrahimpur, Nyalkal, Athnoor, Dappur, Telangana/Karnataka border via NH161 near Madnoor, Sonala, Thadi Hipperga, Limboor, Sirpur, Pothangal, Kotagiri, Rudrur, NH63 near Bodhan.

Planning a Road Trip on NH 161B?

Check out our road safety guides and highway speed limits.

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