Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Piparala to Krishnanagar
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway connecting Piparala in Gujarat to Krishnanagar in West Bengal, covering a distance of 1,822 km. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and promote economic development across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Currently, the route covers 2,140 km and takes approximately 39 hours. With the proposed expressway, travel time is expected to decrease significantly to just 18 hours and 13 minutes.
Details:
| Route | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piparala | Gujarat | 23.65437 | 71.08565 |
| Mujpur | Gujarat | 23.61422 | 71.88592 |
| Pratapgadh | Gujarat | 23.72408 | 73.07096 |
| Partapgarh | Rajasthan | 23.89405 | 74.55722 |
| Rajgarh | Madhya Pradesh | 24.03033 | 76.72407 |
| Sagar | Madhya Pradesh | 23.83851 | 78.73797 |
| Bharauli | Madhya Pradesh | 24.17537 | 80.66403 |
| Nadhra | Uttar Pradesh | 24.41218 | 82.75671 |
| Panki | Jharkhand | 24.10262 | 84.49456 |
| Bagodar | Jharkhand | 24.00179 | 85.80438 |
| Raniganj | Jharkhand | 23.8481 | 87.25051 |
| Krishnanagar | West Bengal | 23.35841 | 88.77208 |
| Total Distance | |||
| Current Route | 2,140 km | ||
| Proposed Expressway | 1,822 km | ||
| Travel Time | |||
| Current Travel Time | 39 hr | ||
| Proposed Time | 18 hr 13 min | ||
| Saved Distance | |||
| Distance Saved | 318 km | ||
| Saved Time | |||
| Time Saved | 20 hr 47 min | ||
| Percentage Savings | |||
| Distance Saved (%) | 14.87% | ||
| Time Saved (%) | 53.31% |
Route Map:
- Starting from Piparala, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.65437
- Longitude: 71.08565
- Passing through Mujpur, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.61422
- Longitude: 71.88592
- Passing through Pratapgadh, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.72408
- Longitude: 73.07096
- Passing through Partapgarh, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 23.89405
- Longitude: 74.55722
- Passing through Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 24.03033
- Longitude: 76.72407
- Passing through Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 23.83851
- Longitude: 78.73797
- Passing through Bharauli, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 24.17537
- Longitude: 80.66403
- Passing through Nadhra, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 24.41218
- Longitude: 82.75671
- Passing through Panki, Jharkhand
- Latitude: 24.10262
- Longitude: 84.49456
- Passing through Bagodar, Jharkhand
- Latitude: 24.00179
- Longitude: 85.80438
- Passing through Raniganj, Jharkhand
- Latitude: 23.8481
- Longitude: 87.25051
- Ending at Krishnanagar, West Bengal
- Latitude: 23.35841
- Longitude: 88.77208
Proposed Interchanges:
- Interchange at Piparala, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.65437
- Longitude: 71.08565
- Interchange at Mujpur, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.61422
- Longitude: 71.88592
- Interchange at Pratapgadh, Gujarat
- Latitude: 23.72408
- Longitude: 73.07096
- Interchange at Partapgarh, Rajasthan
- Latitude: 23.89405
- Longitude: 74.55722
- Interchange at Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 24.03033
- Longitude: 76.72407
- Interchange at Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 23.83851
- Longitude: 78.73797
- Interchange at Bharauli, Madhya Pradesh
- Latitude: 24.17537
- Longitude: 80.66403
- Interchange at Nadhra, Uttar Pradesh
- Latitude: 24.41218
- Longitude: 82.75671
- Interchange at Panki, Jharkhand
- Latitude: 24.10262
- Longitude: 84.49456
- Interchange at Bagodar, Jharkhand
- Latitude: 24.00179
- Longitude: 85.80438
- Interchange at Raniganj, Jharkhand
- Latitude: 23.8481
- Longitude: 87.25051
- Interchange at Krishnanagar, West Bengal
- Latitude: 23.35841
- Longitude: 88.77208
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The expressway will provide seamless connectivity between Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, 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 20 hours and 47 minutes, enhancing convenience and efficiency for travelers and commuters.
- Distance Savings: The proposed expressway will shorten the travel distance by 318 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 Piparala to Krishnanagar 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 western, central, and eastern regions of India.