The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is in charge of overseeing more than a thousand toll plazas on India’s major highways. These toll booths contribute to smooth transport and road upkeep across all the states. Rajasthan has the most toll plazas of any state, roughly 156, due to the extensive highways that connect Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Delhi. The following three states with the most toll points on their congested highways are Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
Rajasthan Has The Maximum Number Of Toll Plazas
Rajasthan is a vast geographic region. It is traversed by a number of significant highways that link Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Delhi. There are several toll stations established since the Delhi–Jaipur Highway (NH-48) and other desert roads require routine repair.
Total Toll Plazas In India
There are around 1,087 toll plazas on National Highways in India. If we include expressways, state highways, and city toll points, the total toll booths cross 3,000 across the country.
States With Maximum Toll Plazas
| No. | State | Approx. No. Toll Plazas |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan | 156 |
| 2 | Uttar Pradesh | 97 |
| 3 | Madhya Pradesh | 90 |
| 4 | Maharashtra | 89 |
| 5 | Tamil Nadu | 78 |
| 6 | Andhra Pradesh | 72 |
| 7 | Delhi NCR | 60 |
| 8 | Gujarat | 58 |
| 9 | Karnataka | 55 |
| 10 | Haryana | 45 |
| 11 | Punjab | 40 |
| 12 | Kerala | 35 |
| 13 | Odisha | 30 |
| 14 | Bihar | 28 |
| 15 | West Bengal | 25 |
| 16 | Jharkhand | 20 |
Technology And FASTag In Toll Collection
With FASTag, an electronic toll collection system that allows drivers to pay tolls without stopping, India has made the transition to digital toll payments.
- Advantages of FASTag
- Quicker (less than ten seconds) processing.
- Reduced traffic at toll booths.
- SMS notifications with every transaction.
- Lowers the possibility of overcharging and human error.
FASTag is currently used for over 90% of toll transactions in India. However, keep in mind that even with FASTag, you are exempt from paying the toll if the line is longer than 100 meters.
What Is FASTag?
India’s national highways are equipped with the electronic toll collection system FASTag. It makes use of technology known as radio frequency identification or RFID. Every car has a FASTag, which is a tiny tag that is affixed to the windshield. The tag is scanned as the car enters a toll plaza, and the associated account is automatically charged the toll.
Vehicles no longer need to stop at toll plazas in order to pay the toll since the implementation of FASTag. The wait time at toll booths has been greatly decreased as a result. The line gets shorter because there is no need for cash, and the money is taken out of the account automatically. Additionally, FASTag lowers the possibility of human error in toll collection. There is no room for error in the amount collected because the toll is taken electronically.
How To Determine The Distances To Toll Plazas
Before a trip, you can use these tools to find the locations and distances of toll booths:
- NHAI website: For information about toll plazas, refer to www.nhai.gov.in.
- FASTag Apps: These apps, which display toll prices and booth locations, are Paytm, Google Pay, or PhonePe.
- Google Maps: Google Maps shows toll roads along with the anticipated toll amount.
- NHAI Helpline: For complaints or questions, you can contact the NHAI toll-free number.
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