Module 3: Road Network Classification & Width Distribution (Table 5.4.1)
National Highways (NH), State Highways (SH), and Major District Roads (MDR) are constructed and maintained by the Road Construction Department. Roadways are categorized into single, intermediate, double, and multiple lanes based on road width (ranging from 3.75 meters to over 7.0 meters).
Table 5.4.1: Status of Road Network in Bihar (as on September 2020)
| Category of Road | National Highways (kms / %) | State Highways (kms / %) | Major District Roads (kms / %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Lane (3.75 m width) | 525.20 (9.6%) | 467.92 (12.6%) | 6805.33 (45.7%) |
| Intermediate Lane (5.50 m width) | 578.79 (10.6%) | 401.78 (10.8%) | 5879.60 (39.5%) |
| Double Lane (7.0 m width) | 2108.67 (38.5%) | 2513.24 (67.7%) | 1928.03 (13.0%) |
| More than 7.00 m width | 1248.03 (22.8%) | 285.61 (7.7%) | 170.25 (1.1%) |
| 4 Lane / 6 Lane & 8 Lane | 957.46 (17.5%) | 45.00 (1.2%) | 103.15 (0.7%) |
| Missing Link | 56.90 (1.0%) | — | — |
| Total Length | 5475.05 km (100%) | 3713.53 km (100%) | 14886.36 km (100%) |
Key takeaway: The highest proportion of NH (38.5%) and SH (67.7%) is double lane, while 45.7% of MDRs remain single lane.
- Single Lane (3.75 m width), National Highways (kms / %): 525.20 (9.6%)
- Single Lane (3.75 m width), State Highways (kms / %): 467.92 (12.6%)
- Single Lane (3.75 m width), Major District Roads (kms / %): 6805.33 (45.7%)
- Intermediate Lane (5.50 m width), National Highways (kms / %): 578.79 (10.6%)
- Intermediate Lane (5.50 m width), State Highways (kms / %): 401.78 (10.8%)
- Intermediate Lane (5.50 m width), Major District Roads (kms / %): 5879.60 (39.5%)
- Single Lane (3.75 m width), National Highways (kms / %): 525.20 (9.6%)
- Single Lane (3.75 m width), State Highways (kms / %): 467.92 (12.6%)
- Single Lane (3.75 m width), Major District Roads (kms / %): 6805.33 (45.7%)
- Intermediate Lane (5.50 m width), National Highways (kms / %): 578.79 (10.6%)
- Intermediate Lane (5.50 m width), State Highways (kms / %): 401.78 (10.8%)
- Intermediate Lane (5.50 m width), Major District Roads (kms / %): 5879.60 (39.5%)
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What percentage of Major District Roads (MDR) in Bihar were single lane as of September 2020?
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Single Lane (3.75 m width), National Highways (kms / %): ______
525.20 (9.6%)Single Lane (3.75 m width), State Highways (kms / %): ______
467.92 (12.6%)Single Lane (3.75 m width), Major District Roads (kms / %): ______
6805.33 (45.7%)Intermediate Lane (5.50 m width), National Highways (kms / %): ______
578.79 (10.6%)Intermediate Lane (5.50 m width), State Highways (kms / %): ______
401.78 (10.8%)Intermediate Lane (5.50 m width), Major District Roads (kms / %): ______
5879.60 (39.5%)