Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Pakur to Bengaluru
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway connecting Pakur in Jharkhand to Bengaluru in Karnataka, covering a distance of 1,728 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakur | Jharkhand | 24.63465 | 87.84919 |
| Naraingarh | Jharkhand | 24.41806 | 87.6699 |
| Raniganj | Jharkhand | 23.8481 | 87.25051 |
| Jharbagda | West Bengal | 23.04245 | 86.65279 |
| Jashipur | Odisha | 21.9964 | 86.03822 |
| Angul | Odisha | 20.84697 | 85.13548 |
| Siripanga | Odisha | 19.94678 | 84.10342 |
| Rayagada | Odisha | 19.2706 | 83.33621 |
| Kollar | Odisha | 18.68652 | 82.40893 |
| Khammam | Telangana | 17.36176 | 80.17524 |
| Durgi | Telangana | 16.70207 | 79.5792 |
| Giddalur | Andhra Pradesh | 15.42203 | 78.97064 |
| Pulivendula | Andhra Pradesh | 14.38939 | 78.25933 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | 13.01441 | 77.43174 |
Benefits:
- Improved Connectivity: Direct route from Pakur to Bengaluru via key points in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
- Reduced Travel Time: Travel time will decrease from 34 hours to 17 hours and 16 minutes.
- Distance Savings: The new route will cover 1,728 km, significantly reducing the current distance of 1,864 km.
Table of Savings:
| Metric | Current | Proposed | Savings | Percentage Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 1,864 | 1,728 | 136 | 7.30% |
| Travel Time (hours) | 34 | 17.27 | 16.73 | 49.21% |
Route Overview:
- Starting from Pakur, Jharkhand
- Latitude: 24.63465
- Longitude: 87.84919
- Passing through Naraingarh, Jharkhand
- Latitude: 24.41806
- Longitude: 87.6699
- Passing through Raniganj, Jharkhand
- Latitude: 23.8481
- Longitude: 87.25051
- Passing through Jharbagda, West Bengal
- Latitude: 23.04245
- Longitude: 86.65279
- Passing through Jashipur, Odisha
- Latitude: 21.9964
- Longitude: 86.03822
- Passing through Angul, Odisha
- Latitude: 20.84697
- Longitude: 85.13548
- Passing through Siripanga, Odisha
- Latitude: 19.94678
- Longitude: 84.10342
- Passing through Rayagada, Odisha
- Latitude: 19.2706
- Longitude: 83.33621
- Passing through Kollar, Odisha
- Latitude: 18.68652
- Longitude: 82.40893
- Passing through Khammam, Telangana
- Latitude: 17.36176
- Longitude: 80.17524
- Passing through Durgi, Telangana
- Latitude: 16.70207
- Longitude: 79.5792
- Passing through Giddalur, Andhra Pradesh
- Latitude: 15.42203
- Longitude: 78.97064
- Passing through Pulivendula, Andhra Pradesh
- Latitude: 14.38939
- Longitude: 78.25933
- Ending at Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Latitude: 13.01441
- Longitude: 77.43174
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 Pakur to Bengaluru by the Indian Volunteers Trust is a crucial infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time between Jharkhand and Karnataka. The Trust urges the government to consider this proposal to boost regional integration and foster faster development across India.