National Highway 522 (NH 522)
Written and checked byRamanathan Virli· Roads & Infrastructure
Chatra to Bagodar — 119.0 km
NH 522 is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Chatra to Bagodar, spanning 119.0 km through Jharkhand. It branches from NH 22.
119.0
Kilometres
1
State
3
Major Cities
NH 22
Parent Highway
NH 522 Route Map
(NH100) NH22 near Chatra, Hazaribagh, NH19 near Bagodar
States & Union Territories
NH 522 passes through the following 1 state:
Major Cities & Towns Along NH 522
The highway passes through 3 major cities and towns:
NH 522 Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Chatra
End Point (Terminus)
Bagodar
Highway Classification
Speed Limit on NH 522
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 522
- ⚠️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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