Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Kolkata to Kozhikode
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway connecting Kolkata in West Bengal to Kozhikode in Kerala, covering a distance of 1,868 km. This expressway aims to significantly reduce travel time and distance, enhancing connectivity between key cities and promoting regional development.
Route Details:
| Point | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | West Bengal | 22.60944 | 88.36945 |
| Kharagpur | West Bengal | 22.28033 | 87.40125 |
| Dhamanagar | Odisha | 20.92568 | 86.42618 |
| Kankya | Odisha | 19.24577 | 84.7152 |
| Srikakulam | Andhra Pradesh | 18.53886 | 83.99683 |
| Vishakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh | 17.73294 | 83.14117 |
| Eluru | Andhra Pradesh | 16.72839 | 81.10078 |
| Ongole | Andhra Pradesh | 15.50187 | 80.04526 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | 13.01441 | 77.43174 |
| Pulpally | Kerala | 12.26514 | 76.54206 |
| Kozhikode | Kerala | 11.26036 | 75.78132 |
Benefits:
- Improved Connectivity: Direct route from Kolkata to Kozhikode via key points in West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala.
- Reduced Travel Time: Travel time will decrease from 48 hours to 18 hours and 40 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cover 1,868 km, significantly reducing the current distance of 2,475 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 2,475 | 1,868 | 607 | 24.53% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 48 | 18.67 | 29.33 | 61.10% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Kolkata, West Bengal
- Latitude: 22.60944
- Longitude: 88.36945
- Passing through Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Latitude: 22.28033
- Longitude: 87.40125
- Passing through Dhamanagar, Odisha
- Latitude: 20.92568
- Longitude: 86.42618
- Passing through Kankya, Odisha
- Latitude: 19.24577
- Longitude: 84.7152
- Passing through Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
- Latitude: 18.53886
- Longitude: 83.99683
- Passing through Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Latitude: 17.73294
- Longitude: 83.14117
- Passing through Eluru, Andhra Pradesh
- Latitude: 16.72839
- Longitude: 81.10078
- Passing through Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
- Latitude: 15.50187
- Longitude: 80.04526
- Passing through Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Latitude: 13.01441
- Longitude: 77.43174
- Passing through Pulpally, Kerala
- Latitude: 12.26514
- Longitude: 76.54206
- Ending at Kozhikode, Kerala
- Latitude: 11.26036
- Longitude: 75.78132
Purpose and Objectives:
- Facilitate Economic Growth: By connecting major cities and regions, the expressway will facilitate faster movement of goods and services.
- Promote Tourism: Improved accessibility to tourist destinations along the route, boosting tourism in the region.
- Regional Integration: Enhancing connectivity across multiple states to promote cultural exchange and socio-economic development.
Conclusion:
The proposed expressway from Kolkata to Kozhikode by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a crucial infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time between West Bengal and Kerala. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to boost regional integration and foster faster development across India.