Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Bihar: Over 4,800 km of Rural Roads Built in Past Year
The government in Bihar built many roads and bridges in villages last year to help people travel and get to important services.
They constructed nearly 5,000 km of roads.
This makes it easier for villagers to get to school, hospitals, and jobs.
The government has set aside money this year to continue building roads.
The Rural Works Department (RWD) constructed 4,818.36 km of rural roads.
1,843 rural roads and 852 bridges were built in the last financial year.
The RWD approved the construction of 2,024 roads and 1,211 bridges.
Completed roads include 493 in Patna division and 266 in Tirhut division.
Rs 991 crore has been allocated for rural infrastructure in the current fiscal year.
- Who
- Rural Works Department (RWD)
- What
- Construction of rural roads and bridges
- When
- Last financial year, current fiscal
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- To improve rural connectivity and access to services.
- Roads Constructed (Length)
- 4,818.36 km
- Roads Approved (Length)
- 5,250.62 km
- Roads Constructed (Number)
- 1,843
- Bridges Constructed
- 852
- Current Fiscal Budget
- Rs 991 crore
