National Highway 97 (India)
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National Highway 97 is a short National Highway in India
entirely within the state of Uttar Pradesh
. NH-97 runs for just 45 km (28 mi) and connects Ghazipur
with Saiyedraja
(which is 25 km (15.5 mi) east of Chandauli
). Zamania
is a major settlement lying along the highway in the state.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
entirely within the state of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
. NH-97 runs for just 45 km (28 mi) and connects Ghazipur
Ghazipur
Ghazipur , or Ghazipur City, previously spelt Ghazeepore, is a city/town and a municipal corporation and headquarter of Ghazipur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Ghazipur Division and Sub-division...
with Saiyedraja
Saiyedraja
Saiyedraja is a town in Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh.-Location:It is 25 km from the district headquarter at Chandauli. National Highway 97 terminates at Saiyedraja. Nearest airport is Varanasi Airport....
(which is 25 km (15.5 mi) east of Chandauli
Chandauli
Chandauli , also known as Chandoli, is a town and a nagar panchayat in Chandauli district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Chandauli District.-Geography:...
). Zamania
Zamania
Zamania is a city and a municipal board in Ghazipur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Zamania, as quoted by the historians is a name originated from Jamadagni Rishi .It is located on the banks of river Ganges. It is divided into two main towns Zamania tehsil and Zamania Railway station...
is a major settlement lying along the highway in the state.
See also
- List of National Highways in India (by Highway Number)
- List of National Highways in India
- National Highways Development ProjectNational Highways Development ProjectThe National Highways Development Project is a project to upgrade, rehabilitate and widen major highways in India to a higher standard. The project was implemented in 1998. "National Highways" account for only about 2% of the total length of roads, but carry about 40% of the total traffic across...