National Highway 715A (India) Explained

Country:	IND
Type:	NH
Route:	715A
Map Custom:	yes
Map Notes:	Map of the National Highway in red
Length Km:	125
Direction A:	South
Direction B:	North
Terminus A:	Jagiroad
Terminus B:	Harishinga
Previous Type:	NH
Next Type:	NH
Previous Route:	27
Next Route:	15
States:	Assam

National Highway 715A, commonly called NH 715A is a national highway in India.^[1] It is a spur road of National Highway 15.^[2] NH-715A traverses between Jagiroad and Harishinga in the state of Assam in India.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Route

NH715A begins at Jagiroad in the Morigaon district. It traverses northwards, passing through:

• Bhuragaon (Morigaon district)
• Rowta (Udalguri district)
• Khoirabari (Udalguri district)

The highway terminates at the Indo-Bhutan border in Bhairabkunda (Udalguri district).

Junctions

Terminal with National Highway 27 in Jagiroad.

Junction with National Highway 15 near Rowta.

Significance

NH715A will play a crucial role in Assam's transportation network and will hold additional significance due to its strategic location:

• Regional Connectivity: The highway will provide a vital link between towns and villages within Assam, facilitating trade, movement of goods, and access to essential services for local communities. It will contribute to the economic and social development of the region.
• Strategic Importance: NH715A's proximity to the Indo-Bhutan border and near to Tawang will make it a strategically valuable asset. The highway will provide access to the border area, enhancing India's ability to monitor and manage border security.
• Cross-Border Trade: The highway will have the potential to streamline trade and logistics between India and Bhutan, improving connectivity with its neighboring country.
• Tourism Potential: With proper development, NH715A and the surrounding region will be able to attract tourism, leveraging its natural beauty and proximity to the border, thereby stimulating local economies.

See also

• List of National Highways in India by highway number
• List of National Highways in India by state

External links

• NH 715A on OpenStreetMap

Notes and References

1. Web site: New highways notification dated March, 2014. The Gazette of India - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 29 Jun 2018.
2. Web site: New Numbering of National Highways notification - Government of India. The Gazette of India. 29 June 2018.
3. Web site: Assam Government Handbook. morth.nic.in.
4. Web site: State-wise length of National Highways in India . 30 November 2018. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 9 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20200929205249/https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/State_wise_Length_of_National_Highways_in_India.pdf. 29 September 2020.
5. Web site: National Highways in Assam. Assam Public Works Department (APWD). 29 Jun 2018.