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National Highway 544 (India)

National highway in South India connecting Salem and Kochi

Summary

National highway in South India connecting Salem and Kochi

Field	Value
country	IND
type	NH
route	544
map
map_custom	yes
map_notes	Map of the National Highway in red
length_km	340
image	Looking-down-National-Highway-Chittode-Junction.JPG
image_notes	NH 544 Expressway at Chithode near Erode, between Salem and Coimbatore
direction_a	North
direction_b	South
terminus_a	in Salem, TN
junction	{{plainlist
*{{jct	NH	381A	country	IND}} in Sankagiri, TN
*{{jct	NH	544H	country	IND}} in Erode, TN
*{{jct	NH	381	country	IND}} in Avinashi, TN
*{{jct	NH	83	NH	181	country	IND}} in Coimbatore, TN
*{{jct	NH	966	country	IND}} in Palakkad, KL
*{{jct	NH	966A	country	IND}} in Kalamassery, KL
terminus_b	in Edappally, KL
previous_type	NH
next_type	NH
previous_route	44
next_route	66
states	Kerala: 146 km
Tamil Nadu: 194 km
destinations	Salem - Erode - Tiruppur - Coimbatore - Palakkad - Thrissur - Kochi

in Sankagiri, TN
in Erode, TN
in Avinashi, TN
in Coimbatore, TN
in Palakkad, KL
in Kalamassery, KL Tamil Nadu: 194 km National Highway 544, commonly referred to as NH 544, is a 340 km National Highway in South India connecting Salem in Tamil Nadu to Kochi in Kerala. It is a spur of National Highway 44 and forms part of the North–South corridor of the National Highway Development Project. The highway passes through the towns of Erode, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Palakkad, and Thrissur. It was formerly designated National Highway 47.

Route description

Starts from NH44 near Salem and passes through Sankagiri, Bhavani, Chithode, Erode, Perundurai, Perumaanallur, Tiruppur, Avinashi, Karumathaampatti, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Thrissur, and ends at junction with NH66 at Edapally in Kochi. Check the NH 544 videos.

Major intersections

Tamil Nadu

National Highway 544 (NH 544) begins in Tamil Nadu, with key intersections facilitating access to various districts and cities. Starting from Salem, NH 44 connects travelers to major destinations such as Bangalore, Namakkal, and Chennai, marking the western end of the highway. The Coimbatore bypass, beginning at Neelambur, serves as a significant junction for local traffic, allowing vehicles to navigate around the city more efficiently. Further along, NH 181 and NH 81 near Saraswathi Hospitals direct traffic to Coimbatore and Karur, while the Eachanari Pirivu junction links NH 748 and NH 83, connecting to Coimbatore and Pollachi. These intersections enhance the connectivity of NH 544 with vital routes within Tamil Nadu.

Kerala

As NH 544 progresses into Kerala, it continues to serve as a critical transportation artery with several important intersections. The highway reaches Palakkad, where it intersects NH 966, providing access to Kozhikode. Moving forward, the Kannadi junction connects to SH 27, facilitating travel towards Chittur. In Thrissur, Kodakara serves as a crucial link along SH 51, leading to Kodungallur, while Potta connects to SH 61 towards Irinjalakkuda. Chalakkudy is notable for its proximity to the popular Athirapilly waterfalls, accessible via SH 21. Further down, Angamaly, situated on SH 1, connects to Muvattupuzha, Munnar, and Kottayam, while Athani offers expressway access to Cochin International Airport, emphasizing the importance of these intersections for enhancing connectivity and supporting local economies in Kerala.

References

(28 April 2010). "Rationalization of Numbering Systems of National Highways". [[Government of India]].
(6 September 2015). "National Highways get new numbers". [[The Hindu]].
"NH 544 🔥 National Highway 544 (India)".
(2012-03-14). "Now, jump red signal and get caught on cameras". The Times Of India.

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