National Highway 727A (NH 727A)
Written and checked byRamanathan Virli· Roads & Infrastructure
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
2
States
15
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:
Major Cities & Towns Along NH 727A
The highway passes through 15 major cities and towns:
NH 727A Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Gorakhpur
End Point (Terminus)
Jhulnipur
Highway Classification
Speed Limit on NH 727A
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
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