National Highway 218B (NH 218B)
Written and checked byRamanathan Virli· Roads & Infrastructure
Damda to Duarsini ending — 89.8 km
NH 218B is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Damda to Duarsini ending, spanning 89.8 km through Jharkhand, West Bengal. It branches from NH 18.
89.8
Kilometres
2
States
5
Major Cities
NH 18
Parent Highway
NH 218B Route Map
NH18 near Damda (Purulia) in the state of West Bengal connecting Chaklator, Barabazar, Banduan, Duarsini ending on NH-18 in Galudih in the State of Jharkhand (Purulia-Duarsini-Galudih Road)
States & Union Territories
NH 218B passes through the following 2 states:
Major Cities & Towns Along NH 218B
The highway passes through 5 major cities and towns:
NH 218B Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Damda
End Point (Terminus)
Duarsini ending
Highway Classification
Speed Limit on NH 218B
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 218B
- ⚠️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).
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