National Highway 512 (NH 512)
Written and checked byRamanathan Virli· Roads & Infrastructure
Gazole to Hilli — 96.0 km
NH 512 is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Gazole to Hilli, spanning 96.0 km through West Bengal. It branches from NH 12.
96.0
Kilometres
1
State
7
Major Cities
NH 12
Parent Highway
NH 512 Route Map
NH12 near Gazole, Daulatpur, Bansihari, Gangarampur, Harsura, Balurghat, Hilli (near Indo/Bangladesh Border)
States & Union Territories
NH 512 passes through the following 1 state:
Major Cities & Towns Along NH 512
The highway passes through 7 major cities and towns:
NH 512 Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Gazole
End Point (Terminus)
Hilli
Highway Classification
Speed Limit on NH 512
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 512
- ⚠️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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