India Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads
Length of National Highways: All India
Length of National Highways: All India data was reported at 146,145.000 km in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 145,240.000 km for 2023. Length of National Highways: All India data is updated yearly, averaging 66,079.500 km from Mar 1951 (Median) to 2024, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 146,145.000 km in 2024 and a record low of 22,200.000 km in 1951. Length of National Highways: All India data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC002: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 146,145.000 2024 | yearly | 1951 - 2024 |
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Length of Roads
Length of Roads data was reported at 6,331,757.000 km in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,215,797.000 km for 2018. Length of Roads data is updated yearly, averaging 3,809,156.000 km from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2019, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,331,757.000 km in 2019 and a record low of 2,327,362.000 km in 1991. Length of Roads data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC002: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads. Includes rural roads constructed under Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY) from 1990-1999.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6,331,757.000 2019 | yearly | 1991 - 2019 |
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Length of Roads: Highways
Length of Roads: Highways data was reported at 1,837,432.000 km in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,700,495.000 km for 2018. Length of Roads: Highways data is updated yearly, averaging 1,716,172.000 km from Mar 1971 (Median) to 2019, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,473,267.000 km in 2008 and a record low of 56,800.000 km in 1971. Length of Roads: Highways data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC002: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads. Prior to 2009, Highways consist of National Highways, State Highways, Other Public Works Department Roads and Panchayat Raj Roads. Since 2009, only National and State Highways are under the category of Highways.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1,837,432.000 2019 | yearly | 1971 - 2019 |
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India Length of Roads: Highways: Public Works Department
Length of Roads: Highways: Public Works Department data was reported at 1,387,504.000 km in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,366,278.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Highways: Public Works Department data is updated yearly, averaging 928,035.000 km from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2016, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,387,504.000 km in 2016 and a record low of 659,628.000 km in 1993. Length of Roads: Highways: Public Works Department data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1,387,504.000 2016 | yearly | 1991 - 2016 |
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India Length of Roads: Highways: Public Works Department: Others
Length of Roads: Highways: Public Works Department: Others data was reported at 1,110,327.000 km in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,101,178.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Highways: Public Works Department: Others data is updated yearly, averaging 747,132.500 km from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2016, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,110,327.000 km in 2016 and a record low of 495,836.000 km in 1993. Length of Roads: Highways: Public Works Department: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1,110,327.000 2016 | yearly | 1991 - 2016 |
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Length of Roads: Project
Length of Roads: Project data was reported at 343,163.000 km in 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 347,547.000 km for 2018. Length of Roads: Project data is updated yearly, averaging 268,505.000 km from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2019, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 347,547.000 km in 2018 and a record low of 209,737.000 km in 1991. Length of Roads: Project data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC002: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 343,163.000 2019 | yearly | 1991 - 2019 |
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India Length of Roads: Project: Coal Mines
Length of Roads: Project: Coal Mines data was reported at 4,039.000 km in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,120.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Project: Coal Mines data is updated yearly, averaging 2,753.000 km from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2016, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,039.000 km in 2016 and a record low of 2,470.000 km in 2005. Length of Roads: Project: Coal Mines data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4,039.000 2016 | yearly | 2003 - 2016 |
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India Length of Roads: Project: Electricity Department
Length of Roads: Project: Electricity Department data was reported at 5,137.000 km in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,916.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Project: Electricity Department data is updated yearly, averaging 4,902.500 km from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2016, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,137.000 km in 2016 and a record low of 4,381.000 km in 2013. Length of Roads: Project: Electricity Department data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5,137.000 2016 | yearly | 2003 - 2016 |
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India Length of Roads: Project: Forest Department
Length of Roads: Project: Forest Department data was reported at 171,068.000 km in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 170,558.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Project: Forest Department data is updated yearly, averaging 154,760.500 km from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2016, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 171,068.000 km in 2016 and a record low of 147,448.000 km in 2005. Length of Roads: Project: Forest Department data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 171,068.000 2016 | yearly | 2003 - 2016 |
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India Length of Roads: Project: Irrigation Department
Length of Roads: Project: Irrigation Department data was reported at 99,913.000 km in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 100,995.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Project: Irrigation Department data is updated yearly, averaging 82,263.000 km from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2016, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101,053.000 km in 2014 and a record low of 76,023.000 km in 2003. Length of Roads: Project: Irrigation Department data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 99,913.000 2016 | yearly | 2003 - 2016 |
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India Length of Roads: Project: Steel Authority and New Delhi Municipal Council
Length of Roads: Project: Steel Authority and New Delhi Municipal Council data was reported at 2,867.000 km in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,739.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Project: Steel Authority and New Delhi Municipal Council data is updated yearly, averaging 2,702.000 km from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2016, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,901.000 km in 2012 and a record low of 2,477.000 km in 2003. Length of Roads: Project: Steel Authority and New Delhi Municipal Council data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2,867.000 2016 | yearly | 2003 - 2016 |
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India Length of Roads: Project: Sugarcane Authority
Length of Roads: Project: Sugarcane Authority data was reported at 14,728.000 km in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 14,084.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Project: Sugarcane Authority data is updated yearly, averaging 24,267.500 km from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2016, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30,925.000 km in 2011 and a record low of 13,816.000 km in 2014. Length of Roads: Project: Sugarcane Authority data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 14,728.000 2016 | yearly | 2003 - 2016 |
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Length of Roads: Rural
Length of Roads: Rural data was reported at 3,649,698.000 km in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,633,613.000 km for 2018. Length of Roads: Rural data is updated yearly, averaging 966,976.000 km from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2019, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,649,698.000 km in 2019 and a record low of 329,142.000 km in 1991. Length of Roads: Rural data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC002: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads. Prior to 2009, Rural Road Constructed category only consists of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and Jawahar Rojgar Yojana Roads. Since 2009, Panchayat Raj Roads has been categorized under Rural Road Constructed. Therefore, Rural Road Constructed category consists of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Jawahar Rojgar Yojana and Panchayat Raj Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3,649,698.000 2019 | yearly | 1991 - 2019 |
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India Length of Roads: Rural: Jawahar Rojgar Yojana
Length of Roads: Rural: Jawahar Rojgar Yojana data was reported at 900,000.000 km in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 900,000.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Rural: Jawahar Rojgar Yojana data is updated yearly, averaging 900,000.000 km from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 900,000.000 km in 2016 and a record low of 900,000.000 km in 2016. Length of Roads: Rural: Jawahar Rojgar Yojana data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 900,000.000 2016 | yearly | 2001 - 2016 |
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India Length of Roads: Rural: Panchayati Raj
Length of Roads: Rural: Panchayati Raj data was reported at 1,860,573.000 km in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,831,043.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Rural: Panchayati Raj data is updated yearly, averaging 1,172,274.500 km from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2016, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,860,573.000 km in 2016 and a record low of 931,288.000 km in 1991. Length of Roads: Rural: Panchayati Raj data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads. Prior to 2009, Panchayat Raj Roads was under the category of Highways. It was reclassified under Rural Roads category since 2009.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1,860,573.000 2016 | yearly | 1991 - 2016 |
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India Length of Roads: Rural: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Length of Roads: Rural: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana data was reported at 626,377.000 km in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 606,212.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Rural: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana data is updated yearly, averaging 188,011.000 km from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 626,377.000 km in 2016 and a record low of 3,996.000 km in 2001. Length of Roads: Rural: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 626,377.000 2016 | yearly | 2001 - 2016 |
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Length of Roads: Urban
Length of Roads: Urban data was reported at 541,554.000 km in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 534,142.000 km for 2018. Length of Roads: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 297,259.000 km from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2019, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 541,554.000 km in 2019 and a record low of 186,799.000 km in 1991. Length of Roads: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC002: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 541,554.000 2019 | yearly | 1991 - 2019 |
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India Length of Roads: Urban: Military Engineering Service
Length of Roads: Urban: Military Engineering Service data was reported at 16,911.000 km in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 12,995.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Urban: Military Engineering Service data is updated yearly, averaging 13,284.500 km from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,835.000 km in 2012 and a record low of 10,793.000 km in 2013. Length of Roads: Urban: Military Engineering Service data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 16,911.000 2016 | yearly | 2001 - 2016 |
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India Length of Roads: Urban: Municipal
Length of Roads: Urban: Municipal data was reported at 480,105.000 km in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 441,109.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Urban: Municipal data is updated yearly, averaging 312,429.500 km from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 480,105.000 km in 2016 and a record low of 226,705.000 km in 2002. Length of Roads: Urban: Municipal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 480,105.000 2016 | yearly | 2001 - 2016 |
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India Length of Roads: Urban: Ports
Length of Roads: Urban: Ports data was reported at 1,197.000 km in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,089.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Urban: Ports data is updated yearly, averaging 1,153.000 km from Mar 2003 (Median) to 2016, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,265.000 km in 2011 and a record low of 1,077.000 km in 2004. Length of Roads: Urban: Ports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1,197.000 2016 | yearly | 2003 - 2016 |
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India Length of Roads: Urban: Railways
Length of Roads: Urban: Railways data was reported at 11,517.000 km in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 11,913.000 km for 2015. Length of Roads: Urban: Railways data is updated yearly, averaging 11,347.500 km from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 24,591.000 km in 2012 and a record low of 9,792.000 km in 2009. Length of Roads: Urban: Railways data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC001: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11,517.000 2016 | yearly | 2001 - 2016 |
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Length of State Highways: All India
Length of State Highways: All India data was reported at 179,535.000 km in 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 186,908.000 km for 2018. Length of State Highways: All India data is updated yearly, averaging 137,950.000 km from Mar 1971 (Median) to 2019, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 186,908.000 km in 2018 and a record low of 56,800.000 km in 1971. Length of State Highways: All India data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Transportation, Post and Telecom Sector – Table IN.TC002: Roads and Highways Statistics: Length of Roads.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 179,535.000 2019 | yearly | 1971 - 2019 |