Extracted Data Points

  • Project: Upgrade of NH-31 and NH-231 Khagaria-Purnia section (143.529 km) in Bihar to 4-lane standard
  • Project mode: BOT (Toll)
  • Total project cost: ₹3936.05 crore
  • Civil cost: ₹2467.77 crore
  • Land acquisition cost: ₹290.16 crore
  • Project includes development of 6.729 km greenfield bypass for Purnia city
  • Corridor: Patna-Purnia
  • Connected major roads: NH-27, NH-13, NH-131A, NH-231, SH-95, SH-77
  • Connected transportation nodes: Purnia Airport; Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnia Railway Stations
  • Connected economic nodes: 1 Textile Cluster, 2 Mega Food Parks, 2 Fisheries and Marine Food Parks
  • Employment generation capacity: 32.59 lakh person-days (direct) and 40.55 lakh person-days (indirect)
  • Expected benefits: Increased average travel speed, approximately 2 hours travel time reduction, improved road safety, fuel efficiency, and vehicle operating costs
  • Geographic coverage: Connects Khagaria, Bhagalpur, Katihar, and Purnia districts
  • Project will address severe geographical deficiencies, sharp curves, and congestion problems in urban areas
  • Will promote regional connectivity and socio-economic development
  • Will facilitate multi-modal integration connecting 5 PM Gati-Shakti economic centers and 11 logistics centers