Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Laukahi to Kumta
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway connecting Laukahi in Bihar to Kumta in Karnataka, covering a distance of 1,835 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laukahi | Bihar | 26.42519 | 86.52995 |
| Samastipur | Bihar | 25.80364 | 85.73202 |
| Gaya | Bihar | 24.83458 | 85.0297 |
| Panki | Bihar | 24.10262 | 84.49456 |
| Kusmi | Chhattisgarh | 23.28401 | 83.90563 |
| Khaija | Chhattisgarh | 22.13592 | 82.58967 |
| Raipur | Chhattisgarh | 21.206 | 81.64898 |
| Dhanora | Maharashtra | 20.30421 | 80.32676 |
| Jainoor | Telangana | 19.44976 | 79.01963 |
| Nizamabad | Telangana | 18.65417 | 78.09265 |
| Chitaguppa | Karnataka | 17.6712 | 77.36009 |
| Chattanhalli | Karnataka | 16.70941 | 76.41893 |
| Hubballi | Karnataka | 15.36609 | 75.1295 |
| Kumta | Karnataka | 14.42169 | 74.40744 |
Benefits:
- Improved Connectivity: Direct route from Laukahi to Kumta via key points in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Karnataka.
- Reduced Travel Time: Travel time will decrease from 41 hours to 18 hours and 21 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cover 1,835 km, significantly reducing the current distance of 2,333 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 2,333 | 1,835 | 498 | 21.35% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 41 | 18.35 | 22.65 | 55.24% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Laukahi, Bihar
- Latitude: 26.42519
- Longitude: 86.52995
- Passing through Samastipur, Bihar
- Latitude: 25.80364
- Longitude: 85.73202
- Passing through Gaya, Bihar
- Latitude: 24.83458
- Longitude: 85.0297
- Passing through Panki, Bihar
- Latitude: 24.10262
- Longitude: 84.49456
- Passing through Kusmi, Chhattisgarh
- Latitude: 23.28401
- Longitude: 83.90563
- Passing through Khaija, Chhattisgarh
- Latitude: 22.13592
- Longitude: 82.58967
- Passing through Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Latitude: 21.206
- Longitude: 81.64898
- Passing through Dhanora, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 20.30421
- Longitude: 80.32676
- Passing through Jainoor, Telangana
- Latitude: 19.44976
- Longitude: 79.01963
- Passing through Nizamabad, Telangana
- Latitude: 18.65417
- Longitude: 78.09265
- Passing through Chitaguppa, Karnataka
- Latitude: 17.6712
- Longitude: 77.36009
- Passing through Chattanhalli, Karnataka
- Latitude: 16.70941
- Longitude: 76.41893
- Passing through Hubballi, Karnataka
- Latitude: 15.36609
- Longitude: 75.1295
- Ending at Kumta, Karnataka
- Latitude: 14.42169
- Longitude: 74.40744
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 Laukahi to Kumta by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a crucial infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time between Bihar and Karnataka. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to boost regional integration and foster faster development across India.