🛣️Secondary Highway

National Highway 316A (NH 316A)

Pipli to Digha

NH 316A is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Pipli to Digha through Odisha, West Bengal. It branches from NH 16.

States

Major Cities

NH 16

Parent Highway

NH 316A Route Map

NH316 near Pipli, Charichak, Jagatsinghpur, Tarapur, Pattmundai, Chandbali, Bhadrak, Balasore, Jaleswar, Digha

States & Union Territories

NH 316A passes through the following 2 states:

OdishaWest Bengal

Major Cities & Towns Along NH 316A

The highway passes through 10 major cities and towns:

●Pipli→●Charichak→●Jagatsinghpur→●Tarapur→●Pattmundai→●Chandbali→●Bhadrak→●Balasore→●Jaleswar→●Digha

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NH 316A Start and End Point

Start Point (Origin)

Pipli

Junction point from route description

End Point (Terminus)

Digha

Junction point from route description

Highway Classification

Highway NumberNH 316A

TypeSecondary/Branch Highway

Parent HighwayNH 16

Numbering SystemPost-2010 (New)

Managed ByNHAI / MoRTH

Speed Limit on NH 316A

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 316A

⚠️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 316A pass through?

National Highway 316A passes through Odisha, West Bengal.

What are the major cities on National Highway 316A?

The major cities and towns along National Highway 316A include Pipli, Charichak, Jagatsinghpur, Tarapur, Pattmundai, Chandbali, Bhadrak, Balasore, Jaleswar, Digha.

Is National Highway 316A a primary or secondary national highway?

National Highway 316A is a secondary/branch national highway that branches from NH 16.

What is the speed limit on National Highway 316A?

The speed limit on National Highway 316A 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 316A? (Route Map)

National Highway 316A follows this route: NH316 near Pipli, Charichak, Jagatsinghpur, Tarapur, Pattmundai, Chandbali, Bhadrak, Balasore, Jaleswar, Digha.

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