🛣️Secondary Highway

National Highway 317C (NH 317C)

Damanpur to Gitaldaha — 77.0 km

NH 317C is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Damanpur to Gitaldaha, spanning 77.0 km through West Bengal. It branches from NH 17.

77.0

Kilometres

State

Major Cities

NH 17

Parent Highway

NH 317C Route Map

NH317 near Damanpur, Alipurduar, Baneswar Battala, Khagrabari Chowpatti, Coochbehar, Ghughumari, Dinhata, Gitaldaha

States & Union Territories

NH 317C passes through the following 1 state:

West Bengal

Major Cities & Towns Along NH 317C

The highway passes through 8 major cities and towns:

●Damanpur→●Alipurduar→●Baneswar Battala→●Khagrabari Chowpatti→●Coochbehar→●Ghughumari→●Dinhata→●Gitaldaha

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NH 317C Start and End Point

Start Point (Origin)

Damanpur

Junction point from route description

End Point (Terminus)

Gitaldaha

Junction point from route description

Highway Classification

Highway NumberNH 317C

TypeSecondary/Branch Highway

Parent HighwayNH 17

Total Length77.0 km

Numbering SystemPost-2010 (New)

Managed ByNHAI / MoRTH

Speed Limit on NH 317C

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 317C

⚠️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 317C pass through?

National Highway 317C passes through West Bengal.

What are the major cities on National Highway 317C?

The major cities and towns along National Highway 317C include Damanpur, Alipurduar, Baneswar Battala, Khagrabari Chowpatti, Coochbehar, Ghughumari, Dinhata, Gitaldaha.

What is the total length of National Highway 317C?

The total length of National Highway 317C is 77.0 km.

Is National Highway 317C a primary or secondary national highway?

National Highway 317C is a secondary/branch national highway that branches from NH 17.

What is the speed limit on National Highway 317C?

The speed limit on National Highway 317C 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 317C? (Route Map)

National Highway 317C follows this route: NH317 near Damanpur, Alipurduar, Baneswar Battala, Khagrabari Chowpatti, Coochbehar, Ghughumari, Dinhata, Gitaldaha.

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