National Highway 56 (India)

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National Highway 56
Route information
Length703 km (437 mi)
Major junctions
North end NH 27 in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
Major intersections
South end NH 48 in Vapi, Gujarat
Location
CountryIndia
Highway system
← NH 55→ NH 57

National Highway 56, commonly referred to as NH 56, is a highway connecting the city of Nimbahera in Rajasthan to Vapi in Gujarat. The highway passes through the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat.[1]

Route

The Highway traverses 703 kilometres (437 mi) starting from NH156 at Nimbahera & passing through Pratapgarh, Banswara, Limdi, Dahod, Alirajpur, Chhota Udepur, Bodeli, Ektanagar(Kevadiya), Rajpipla, Mandvi, Dharampur ending on NH48 at Vapi. The highway is mostly 4 laned in the state of Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh but just 2 laned in Rajasthan. It is one of the worst highways of India in terms of dacoity & vehicle hijacking.

References

  1. ↑ "Rationalization of Numbering Systems of National Highways" (PDF). Govt of India. 28 April 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2011.