🛣️Secondary Highway

National Highway 744A (NH 744A)

Alampatti to Vadipatti

NH 744A is a secondary/branch national highway connecting Alampatti to Vadipatti through Tamil Nadu. It branches from NH 44.

State

Major Cities

NH 44

Parent Highway

NH 744A Route Map

NH-744 near Alampatti connecting Vadagarai, Nedummadurai, Eliyarpathi, Erukkilaivellur, Kondagai, Manalur, Kunnathur, Parayankulam, Thamaraipatti, Iraniyam, Usilampatti, Kulamangalam, Kalvellipatti, Tatampatti and terminating at its junction with NH-44 near Vadipatti in the State of Tamil Nadu (Madurai Ring Road)

States & Union Territories

NH 744A passes through the following 1 state:

Tamil Nadu

Major Cities & Towns Along NH 744A

The highway passes through 13 major cities and towns:

●NH-744 near Alampatti connecting Vadagarai→●Nedummadurai→●Eliyarpathi→●Erukkilaivellur→●Kondagai→●Manalur→●Kunnathur→●Parayankulam→●Thamaraipatti→●Iraniyam→●Usilampatti→●Kulamangalam→●Kalvellipatti

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NH 744A Start and End Point

Start Point (Origin)

Alampatti

Junction point from route description

End Point (Terminus)

Vadipatti

Junction point from route description

Highway Classification

Highway NumberNH 744A

TypeSecondary/Branch Highway

Parent HighwayNH 44

Numbering SystemPost-2010 (New)

Managed ByNHAI / MoRTH

Speed Limit on NH 744A

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 744A

⚠️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 744A pass through?

National Highway 744A passes through Tamil Nadu.

What are the major cities on National Highway 744A?

The major cities and towns along National Highway 744A include NH-744 near Alampatti connecting Vadagarai, Nedummadurai, Eliyarpathi, Erukkilaivellur, Kondagai, Manalur, Kunnathur, Parayankulam, Thamaraipatti, Iraniyam, Usilampatti, Kulamangalam, Kalvellipatti.

Is National Highway 744A a primary or secondary national highway?

National Highway 744A is a secondary/branch national highway that branches from NH 44.

What is the speed limit on National Highway 744A?

The speed limit on National Highway 744A 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 744A? (Route Map)

National Highway 744A follows this route: NH-744 near Alampatti connecting Vadagarai, Nedummadurai, Eliyarpathi, Erukkilaivellur, Kondagai, Manalur, Kunnathur, Parayankulam, Thamaraipatti, Iraniyam, Usilampatti, Kulamangalam, Kalvellipatti, Tatampatti and terminating at its junction with NH-44 near Vadipatti in the State of Tamil Nadu (Madurai Ring Road).

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