# Nepal Road Network Facts (FY 2080/081)

Key statistics and facts regarding Nepal's road infrastructure, highways, and tunnels for the fiscal year 2080/081.

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Language: en
Author: GyanUdaan Team
Published: 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Introduction
Road infrastructure is a critical component of Nepal's development. This guide provides the latest data on road connectivity, highways, and historical milestones in Nepal's transport sector for the fiscal year 2080/081.

## Main Content

| Indicator | Fact / Statistic |
|---|---|
| Districts with road access | All 77 districts |
| Districts connected to headquarters by national road network | All 77 districts |
| Districts connected to headquarters by blacktopped roads | 72 districts |
| Number of National Highways | 80 |
| Total identified length of National Highways | 14,913 km |
| Length of blacktopped National Highways | approx. 7,800 km |
| Blacktopped roads with four or more lanes | approx. 400 km |
| Expansion of Strategic Road Network (SRN) | Over 10,000 km |

- The first road outside Kathmandu Valley was the Amlekhgunj-Bhimphedi road (42 km).
- Tribhuvan Rajpath is Nepal's first long-distance highway.
- Churiya Tunnel is the first tunnel road in Nepal and South Asia.
- Pushpalal (Mid-Hill) Highway is the longest highway in Nepal at 1,879 km.
- Hulaki Highway is the second longest highway at 1,857 km.
- Simkot, Humla is the most recent district headquarters to be reached by road.

## Key Takeaways
- All 77 districts now have road access and are connected to the national road network.
- Pushpalal Highway is the longest (1,879 km), followed by Hulaki Highway (1,857 km).
- There are currently 80 national highways in Nepal.
- 72 district headquarters are connected by blacktopped roads.

## What to Avoid
- Do not confuse the longest highway (Pushpalal) with the second longest (Hulaki).
- Avoid stating that all 77 headquarters are blacktopped; only 72 are.
- Do not mistake the Churiya Tunnel as just Nepal's first; it was also the first in South Asia.

## FAQ
**Q1: Which is the longest highway in Nepal?**
The Pushpalal (Mid-Hill) Highway, with a length of 1,879 km.

**Q2: Which district headquarters was most recently connected by road?**
Simkot, Humla.

**Q3: What was the first road built outside the Kathmandu Valley?**
The Amlekhgunj-Bhimphedi road (42 km).

**Q4: How many national highways are there in Nepal?**
There are 80 national highways.

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