Thathri–Gandoh National Highway

Thathri–Gandoh National Highway (also Thathri–Gandoh Road) is a 30-kilometre (19 mi) road that connects Thathri to Gandoh, located in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The road serves as a lifeline for the people living in the Bhalessa region as it provides access to various link roads leading to rural and far-flung areas. In 2022, this road was declared a National Highway by Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha.[1]

Thathri–Gandoh Road
Route information
Length30 km (19 mi)
Major junctions
FromThathri
ToGandoh
Location
CountryIndia
StatesJammu and Kashmir
Primary
destinations		Thathri, Kahara, Gandoh
Highway system

History

The Thathri–Gandoh Road was initially proposed by Prime Minister Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad in 1962, but the construction did not commence until 1967–1968. For a considerable time, the road was operational up to Kahara, located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) away from Thathri. However, it was only in 1975 that the road was made motorable up to Gandoh town, albeit only in fair weather conditions.[2] In 2022, it was declared a National Highway.[1][3]

Route

The Thathri–Gandoh National Highway starts from Thathri, located at an altitude of 750 metres (2,460 ft) above sea level (ASL), and traverses through the scenic landscape of the Bhalessa region before reaching Gandoh, which is situated at an altitude of 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) ASL. The road passes through several small towns and villages, including Kahara, Jakyas, Bhatyas, etc., providing access to various government offices, hospitals, schools, and markets. The highway is prone to accidents.[4]

References
  1. "LG Sinha Visits Doda, Announces Thathri–Gandoh Road As National Highway". Kashmir Life. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  2. "Thathri-Kilotran-Soti road in Bhallessa incomplete even after 50 years". Daily Excelsior. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  3. "LG calls for people-centric plans to generate livelihood avenues". Greater Kashmir. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  4. "1 dead, 2 injured as car falls into gorge in Doda". The Tribune India. Tribuneindia News Service. 28 April 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
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