Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Kelnor to Ramkrishnapur
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway connecting Kelnor in Rajasthan to Ramkrishnapur in West Bengal, spanning a total distance of 1,850 km. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and promote economic development across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. Currently, the route covers 2,215 km and takes approximately 38 hours. With the proposed expressway, travel time is expected to decrease significantly to just 18 hours and 30 minutes.
Details:
| Route | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelnor | Rajasthan | 25.34982 | 70.73061 |
| Bagoda | Rajasthan | 25.22023 | 72.02286 |
| Sanderao | Rajasthan | 25.30719 | 73.15034 |
| Shahpura | Rajasthan | 25.62462 | 74.88338 |
| Jaini | Madhya Pradesh | 25.87012 | 76.7062 |
| Indergarh | Madhya Pradesh | 25.92622 | 78.5528 |
| Fatehpur | Uttar Pradesh | 25.90398 | 80.79898 |
| Shahganj | Uttar Pradesh | 26.08064 | 82.66653 |
| Ballia | Uttar Pradesh | 25.9531 | 84.0848 |
| Samstipur | Bihar | 25.80364 | 85.73202 |
| Chandipur | Bihar | 25.32658 | 87.12668 |
| Ramkrishnapur | West Bengal | 25.27993 | 88.98089 |
| Total Distance | |||
| Current Route | 2,215 km | ||
| Proposed Expressway | 1,850 km | ||
| Travel Time | |||
| Current Travel Time | 38 hr | ||
| Proposed Time | 18 hr 30 min | ||
| Saved Distance | |||
| Distance Saved | 365 km | ||
| Saved Time | |||
| Time Saved | 19 hr 30 min | ||
| Percentage Savings | |||
| Distance Saved (%) | 16.47% | ||
| Time Saved (%) | 51.32% |
Route Map:
- Starting from Kelnor, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.34982
- Longitude: 70.73061
- Passing through Bagoda, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.22023
- Longitude: 72.02286
- Passing through Sanderao, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.30719
- Longitude: 73.15034
- Passing through Shahpura, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.62462
- Longitude: 74.88338
- Passing through Jaini, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.87012
- Longitude: 76.7062
- Passing through Indergarh, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.92622
- Longitude: 78.5528
- Passing through Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.90398
- Longitude: 80.79898
- Passing through Shahganj, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 26.08064
- Longitude: 82.66653
- Passing through Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.9531
- Longitude: 84.0848
- Passing through Samstipur, Bihar
- Latitude: 25.80364
- Longitude: 85.73202
- Passing through Chandipur, Bihar
- Latitude: 25.32658
- Longitude: 87.12668
- Ending at Ramkrishnapur, West Bengal
- Latitude: 25.27993
- Longitude: 88.98089
Proposed Interchanges:
- Interchange at Kelnor, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.34982
- Longitude: 70.73061
- Interchange at Bagoda, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.22023
- Longitude: 72.02286
- Interchange at Sanderao, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.30719
- Longitude: 73.15034
- Interchange at Shahpura, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 25.62462
- Longitude: 74.88338
- Interchange at Jaini, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.87012
- Longitude: 76.7062
- Interchange at Indergarh, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.92622
- Longitude: 78.5528
- Interchange at Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.90398
- Longitude: 80.79898
- Interchange at Shahganj, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 26.08064
- Longitude: 82.66653
- Interchange at Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 25.9531
- Longitude: 84.0848
- Interchange at Samstipur, Bihar
- Latitude: 25.80364
- Longitude: 85.73202
- Interchange at Chandipur, Bihar
- Latitude: 25.32658
- Longitude: 87.12668
- Interchange at Ramkrishnapur, West Bengal
- Latitude: 25.27993
- Longitude: 88.98089
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The expressway will provide seamless connectivity between Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal, facilitating smoother transportation of goods and people.
- Economic Development: Reduced travel time and enhanced connectivity will stimulate economic activities along the route, promoting regional development.
- Efficient Transportation: The expressway will offer a faster and more efficient transportation corridor, reducing logistics costs and improving overall efficiency.
- Environmental Impact: By reducing travel distance, the project aims to minimize environmental impact and optimize resource utilization.
Benefits:
- Reduced Travel Time: Travel time will be reduced by approximately 19 hours and 30 minutes, enhancing convenience and efficiency for travelers and commuters.
- Distance Savings: The proposed expressway will shorten the travel distance by 365 km, contributing to reduced fuel consumption and emissions.
- Public Satisfaction: Improved travel conditions and reduced congestion will enhance public satisfaction, ensuring smoother and safer journeys.
- Strategic Importance: The expressway will play a crucial role in enhancing national connectivity and integrating diverse regions, fostering regional cooperation and development.
The proposed Kelnor to Ramkrishnapur expressway is a transformative infrastructure initiative that promises significant benefits for regional development, economic growth, and enhanced connectivity across multiple states in India. The Indian Volunteers Trust urges the government to consider this project as a critical step towards fostering faster development and connecting all major cities across the northern and eastern regions of India.