National Highway 549 (NH 549)
Written and checked byRamanathan Virli· Roads & Infrastructure
Bangriposi to Jhargram — 128.0 km
NH 549 is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Bangriposi to Jhargram, spanning 128.0 km through Odisha, West Bengal. It branches from NH 49.
128.0
Kilometres
2
States
5
Major Cities
NH 49
Parent Highway
NH 549 Route Map
NH-49 near Bangriposi in the state of Odisha connecting Bhanjpur, Baripada, Gopiballavpur, Chichra, Chilkigarh and terminating at its junction with NH-714 near Jhargram in the State of West Bengal
States & Union Territories
NH 549 passes through the following 2 states:
Major Cities & Towns Along NH 549
The highway passes through 5 major cities and towns:
NH 549 Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Bangriposi
End Point (Terminus)
Jhargram
Highway Classification
Speed Limit on NH 549
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 549
- ⚠️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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