Located along the Brahmaputra and the Barak River valley, Assam is a state in the north eastern part of India. It is well known for tea and silk, which contributes to the economic development of the state. In addition, there is a well-maintained road network that includes national, state and district highways that help to link various cities and towns of Assam hence boosting business.

This article will focus on the top 20 state highways in Assam, the cities and towns that it links to and the benefits that come alongside.

1. Assam State Highway (AS SH1)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Kamargaon and ends at Joypur
• Route: Kamargaon, Kakadunga, Kamarbandha, Amguri, Dillighat, Joypur
• Distance: 210.2 km

2. Assam State Highway (AS SH20)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Haflong Tiniali and ends near NH-54 extension
• Route: Haflong Tiniali, Umrangsc, Khandong, Jatinga near NH-54 extension
• Distance: 173.2 km

3. Assam State Highway (AS SH16)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Amsoigate and ends at Dehangi
• Route: Amsoigate, Borgaon, Forest Gate, Baithalahgsho, Doyangmukh, Diyung River District Boundary, Dehangi
• Distance: 163.4 km

4. Assam State Highway (AS SH3)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Narengi Tiniali and ends at Bhakatgaon
• Route: Narengi Tiniali, Gobardhan Bazar, Bhakat Gaon, Morigaon Police Point, Barpujia ,Naltali ,Jagiroad ,Bhakatgaon
• Distance: 150 km

5. Assam State Highway (AS SH2)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Bongaigaon and ends at Amingaon Check Gate
• Route: Bongaigaon, NH31 Junction, NH31B Junction, Santoshpur, Doalasal District Boundary, Adabari , Amingaon Check Gate
• Distance: 142.2 km

6. Assam State Highway (AS SH46)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Dudhnoi Traffic Point and ends at Fakirganj
• Route: Dudhnoi Traffic Point, Khansabhita, Fakirganj
• Distance: 120.2 km

7. Assam State Highway (AS SH18)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Nagaon and ends at Khanduli Aamei
• Route: Nagaon, Kamrup Railway Crossing, Baithalangso, Khanduli Aamei
• Distance: 112.1 km

8. Assam State Highway (AS SH10)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Barama and ends at Rowta
• Route: Barama, Niz Dhamdhama, Dhamdhama, Bangalipara, Panei, Rowta
• Distance: 101.2 km

9. Assam State Highway (AS SH6)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Simalguri and ends at Kumari Kate
• Route: Simalguri, Barpeta Railway Station, Manas National Sancturay Gate, Basbari, Kumari Kate
• Distance: 91.3 km

10. Assam State Highway (AS SH37)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Dwarbond NH54 and ends at Mahur Town
• Route: Dwarbond NH54 ,Ghantibari ,Mahur Town
• Distance: 87.6 km

11.Assam State Highway (AS SH39)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Rangirkhari Point Silchar and ends at Poamara NH44
• Route: Rangirkhari Point Silchar ,Borakai TE Dwarbond ,Hailakandi NH154 ,Rakhal Basti ,Poamara NH44
• Distance: 86.3 km

12. Assam State Highway (AS SH35)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Kohra and ends at Golaghat Tokani Circle
• Route: Kohra, Bogorijuri IORA, Morphulani TE Board, Rangajan NH39, Golaghat Tokani Circle
• Distance: 84.5 km

13. Assam State Highway (AS SH19)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Hamren Forest Gate and ends at Jamuna River
• Route: Hamren Forest Gate, Tumpring, Jamuna River
• Distance: 81.4 km

14. Assam State Highway (AS SH47)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Basnaghat and ends at Bordwar Gate
• Route: Basnaghat, Niz, Dhing, Moirabari, Bordwar Gate
• Distance: 71.7 km

15. Assam State Highway (AS SH36)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Lumding District Boundary and ends at Tilabasti District Boundary
• Route: Lumding District Boundary, Rangapahar, Tilabasti District Boundary
• Distance: 73.10 km

16. Assam State Highway (AS SH19)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Kalitakuchi and ends at Nagaon Market Tiniali
• Route: Kalitakuchi, Bijulighat, Amrikhowa, Nagaon Market Tiniali
• Distance: 60.9 km

17. Assam State Highway (AS SH4)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Mangaldoi and ends at Chamrang Bhutan Border
• Route: Mangaldoi, Police Point, Golubandha, Chamrang Bhutan Border
• Distance: 60.3 km

18. Assam State Highway (AS SH27)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Mangaldoi and ends at Chamrang Bhutan Border
• Route: Moran, Police Point, Golubandha, Naharkatia
• Distance: 56.9 km

19. Assam State Highway (AS SH20A)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from New Sangbar and ends at NH-54
• Route: New Sangbar, Ditakcherra, NH-54
• Distance: 54.1 km

20. Assam State Highway (AS SH11)

• Entry and exit point: Starts from Korim Chowk and ends at Barangajuli
• Route: Korim Chowk, Khoirabari, Barangajuli
• Distance: 53 km