Varanasi–Ranchi–Kolkata Expressway: All Villages & Route Details Revealed

A Seamless Link from Varanasi to Kolkata via Ranchi Now Taking Shape

The Varanasi–Ranchi–Kolkata Expressway — also known as the Varanasi–Kolkata Expressway — is a major greenfield project under the Government of India’s ambitious Bharatmala Pariyojna. This six-lane expressway spans 610 kilometers, connecting Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, and aims to transform regional connectivity by 2027.

Key Project Highlights

Particulars	Details
Total Length	610 km
Project Cost	₹35,000 Crores
Number of Lanes	6 (expandable)
Starting Point	Barhuli (UP)
Ending Point	Uluberia (WB)
Construction Model	EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction)
Project Owner	National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Declared as National Highway	NH-319B (from July 2023)
Foundation Stone Laid	February 2024 by PM Narendra Modi

Route Overview and State-wise Coverage

This expressway runs parallel to NH-19, keeping a 100-meter Right of Way, and includes a 5 km tunnel in Kaimur, Bihar. Here's how the expressway moves through states:

• Uttar Pradesh: 22 km; starts from Barhuli, near Chandauli district
  
• Bihar: 159 km; covers Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Gaya
  
• Jharkhand: 187 km; moves through Chatra, Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Bokaro
  
• West Bengal: 242 km; ends at Uluberia, via Purulia, Bankura, Arambagh
  

Expressway Sections & Route Segmentation

To streamline execution, the project is split into five major sections:

1. Barhuli to Rampur (UP to Buxar) – 74 km
   
2. Rampur to Tetahar (Bihar) – 40 km
   
3. Tetahar to Shahpur (Bihar) – 70 km
   
4. Shahpur to Kamalpur (Bihar-Jharkhand) – 191 km
   
5. Kamalpur to Uluberia (Jharkhand-WB) – 237 km
   

Villages and Districts Along the Route

Each state contributes key regions:

• Uttar Pradesh: Barhuli (Chandauli)
  
• Bihar: Kaimur, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Gaya
  
• Jharkhand: Chatra, Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Bokaro, Peterbar
  
• West Bengal: Purulia, Bankura, Arambagh, Uluberia (Howrah)
  

Package-Wise Breakdown

The project has 13 construction packages, many already awarded:

• Package-1: Varanasi Ring Road to Khainti (27 km) – ₹988 Cr
  
• Package-2: Khainti to Palka – ₹945 Cr (HAM model)
  
• Package-3 to 13: Includes key stretches like Konki, Malpura, Sonepurbigha, Chatra, Bongabar, Lepo, and Kamlapur — covering entire Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of West Bengal.
  

Construction Status and Bidders

Construction work has begun in multiple districts:

• NKS Projects (Gurgaon) and PNC Infratech (Agra) have begun laying 90 km across Chandauli, Kaimur, and Rohtas.
  
• 6 flyovers, 4 large bridges, 44 underpasses, 3 toll plazas, and 28 small bridges are underway.
  
• Land acquisition completed across 89 villages, with Rs 338 crore compensation disbursed.
  

Timeline of Events

Date	Milestone
2019	Proposal submitted to MoRTH
Nov 2022	NHAI floated tenders
Jan 2023	Land acquisition began
Mar 2023	Bidding for 8 packages, 15 firms participated
Jul 2023	Declared NH-319B
Feb 2024	Foundation laid by PM Modi
Mar 2024	Land compensation camps held in Bokaro

Economic, Industrial & Local Impact

This expressway will offer direct, high-speed connectivity from Varanasi to Kolkata, slashing travel time from 12–14 hours to just 6–7 hours.

Key Benefits:

• Traffic Decongestion: Nearby national highways will see relief.
  
• Freight Boost: Faster goods movement to Kolkata and Haldia ports.
  
• Industrial Upliftment: New logistics and warehousing hubs will emerge.
  
• Employment: Jobs will grow — during and post construction.
  
• Local Development: Townships, service centers, and businesses will emerge along the corridor.
  

Part of Mumbai-Kolkata Corridor Vision

This expressway will integrate with four other key expressways:

1. Raipur–Dhanbad Economic Corridor
   
2. Nagpur–Gondia Expressway
   
3. Mumbai–Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway
   
4. Eastern Maharashtra Highway
   

This network will enable seamless cargo and passenger movement from Mumbai to Kolkata by 2028, forming a vital East-West industrial corridor.

Conclusion

The Varanasi–Ranchi–Kolkata Expressway is not just another road; it's a lifeline in the making. With faster travel, better freight efficiency, and growth-ready local economies, this expressway will change the way Eastern India connects.

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