India has a huge network of over 3.314 million kilometers of roadways (2.1 million miles), making it one of the largest road networks in the world. This huge network, which includes both paved and unpaved roads, are categorized as expressways or freeways, National Highways, State Highways, major district roads, and rural & other roads. The roads generally are dual carriageways in expressways and highways.
Road infrastructure is the main catalyst for the development of important key sectors of economy like Agriculture, Industry, Mining, Energy, Forestry and Dairy Development. These sectors depend heavily on the development and maintenance of the road network and efficient transportation system.
| Class | Length (km) |
|---|---|
| Access Controlled Expressways | 200 |
| 4-6 lane Divided Expressways (with service rd in crowded areas) | 4850 |
| National Highways | 66,590 |
| State Highways | 1,31,899 |
| Major district roads | 4,67,763 |
| Rural & other roads | 26,50,000 |
| Total (approx) | 33,00,000 |
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