🛣️Secondary Highway

National Highway 727A (NH 727A)

Gorakhpur to Jhulnipur — 338.0 km

NH 727A is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Gorakhpur to Jhulnipur, spanning 338.0 km through Bihar, Uttar Pradesh. It branches from NH 27.

338.0

Kilometres

States

Major Cities

NH 27

Parent Highway

NH 727A Route Map

NH27 near Gorakhpur, Deoria, Salempur, NH227 near Mairwa via NH-727 near Chakni Rajwatia connecting Lagunaha, Nawalpur, Gurwalia, Gandakpur, Gopalganj via NH27 near Gorakhpur, Pipraich, Kaptanganj, Ghulghuli, Khadda, Baithwaliya, Jhulnipur

States & Union Territories

NH 727A passes through the following 2 states:

BiharUttar Pradesh

Major Cities & Towns Along NH 727A

The highway passes through 14 major cities and towns:

●Gorakhpur→●Deoria→●Salempur→●Mairwa via NH-727 near Chakni Rajwatia connecting Lagunaha→●Nawalpur→●Gurwalia→●Gandakpur→●Gopalganj via Gorakhpur→●Pipraich→●Kaptanganj→●Ghulghuli→●Khadda→●Baithwaliya→●Jhulnipur

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NH 727A Start and End Point

Start Point (Origin)

Gorakhpur

Junction point from route description

End Point (Terminus)

Jhulnipur

Junction point from route description

Highway Classification

Highway NumberNH 727A

TypeSecondary/Branch Highway

Parent HighwayNH 27

Total Length338.0 km

Numbering SystemPost-2010 (New)

Managed ByNHAI / MoRTH

Speed Limit on NH 727A

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 727A

⚠️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 727A pass through?

National Highway 727A passes through Bihar, Uttar Pradesh.

What are the major cities on National Highway 727A?

The major cities and towns along National Highway 727A include Gorakhpur, Deoria, Salempur, Mairwa via NH-727 near Chakni Rajwatia connecting Lagunaha, Nawalpur, Gurwalia, Gandakpur, Gopalganj via Gorakhpur, Pipraich, Kaptanganj, Ghulghuli, Khadda, Baithwaliya, Jhulnipur.

What is the total length of National Highway 727A?

The total length of National Highway 727A is 338.0 km.

Is National Highway 727A a primary or secondary national highway?

National Highway 727A is a secondary/branch national highway that branches from NH 27.

What is the speed limit on National Highway 727A?

The speed limit on National Highway 727A 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 727A? (Route Map)

National Highway 727A follows this route: NH27 near Gorakhpur, Deoria, Salempur, NH227 near Mairwa via NH-727 near Chakni Rajwatia connecting Lagunaha, Nawalpur, Gurwalia, Gandakpur, Gopalganj via NH27 near Gorakhpur, Pipraich, Kaptanganj, Ghulghuli, Khadda, Baithwaliya, Jhulnipur.

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