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{{Infobox bridge
| bridge_name = Bhuragaon-Kaupati Bridge
| native_name = ভূৰাগাঁও-কৌপাটি দলং
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| image = SMOOTHEST CURVE IN VIADUCTS MADE THROUGH SEGMENTS.JPG
| carries = [[Pedestrian]]s, [[Pipeline transport|pipelines]], [[automobile]]s, [[truck]]s
| crosses = [[Brahmaputra River]]
| locale = [[Darrang district]] and [[Marigaon district|Morigaon District]], [[Assam]], India
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| designer = NPEC Consultancy Private Limited
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| design = [[Truss bridge]]
| material = [[Steel]], [[Concrete]]
| length = {{convert|7.63|km}}
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'''Bhuragaon-Kaupati bridge''' is a {{convert|7.63|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} proposed concrete road [[bridge]] on [[National Highway 715A (India)|National Highway-715A]] (NH 715A) over the [[Brahmaputra River]] in [[Assam]]. It will connect [[Darrang district]] on the northern bank with [[Bhuragaon]], [[Marigaon District|Morigaon District]] on the southern bank.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=দলং নিৰ্মাণৰ সিদ্ধান্তক লৈ উৎফুল্লিত দলগাওঁবাসী |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/assamese/assam/state/darrang/government-announced-morigaon-koupati-connected-bridge-over-brahmaputra/assam20200313134436226
| date= 13 March 2020
|access-date=2023-01-31 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=as}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{cite web |url=https://www.dainandinbartagroup.in/the-bridge-will-be-the-second-largest-in-assam-to-be-built-on-the-brahmaputra-between-bhuragaon-and-kharupetia-in-morigaon/|title=The bridge will be the second largest in Assam to be built|last= |first= |date= 18 December 2023|website= |publisher=Dainandin Barta|access-date=|quote=}}</ref>

==Location==
The Bhuragaon-Kaupati Bridge will be situated downstream of the Brahmaputra River and will connect the town of Bhuragaon in the south to Darrang district to the river's north.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Assam CM Hiamanta Biswa Sarma announces new road connecting Darrang and Morigaon |url=https://pragnews.com/regional/Assam-CM-announces-new-road-connecting-Darrang-and-Morigaon |access-date=2024-09-21 |website=pragnews.com |language=en}}</ref> The bridge will be located over 77 km away from the Assam-Bhutan border and acts as an alternative to the Kalia Bhomora Bridge and the under-construction Guwahati-North Guwahati Bridge.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |url=https://bhoomirashi.gov.in/showprojfile.asp?EncHid=&project_id=59928 |title=Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study and Preparation of Detailed Project Report of two laning from Morigaon to Rowta via Koupati including a two lane bridge across river Brahmaputra and from Udalguri to Indo - Bhutan Border via Khoiabari including Udalguri and Rowta bypass in the state of Assam. |date=19 July 2021}}</ref>

==Connectivity==
===Road===
It will connect at the junction of NH-27, at Jagiroad, at the South point. On the north side of the bridge from Balugaon, it will link to NH15 and it is will follow parallel to it until Rowta. From Rowta, it will extend to Samrang, near the Indo-Bhutan border.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pwdbnh.assam.gov.in/portlets/national-highways-in-assam|title=National Highways in Assam|website=Assam Public Works Department (APWD)|access-date=29 Jun 2018}}</ref>

===Rail===
Nearest railway station is Mairabari Railway Station. The distance between [[Bhuragaon]] and [[Mairabari]] is 22km. There was a passenger train, Guwahati - Mairabari Kolongpar Passenger (55603) from Mairabari Railway Station via the Haibargaon-Chaparmukh Line.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/mairabari-mbo/8582|title=Mairabari Railway Station Map|first=|last=|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref>

Another important railway station from [[Bhuragaon]] is [[Jagiroad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/station/map/jagi-road-jid/1371|title=Jagi Road Railway Station Map|first=|last=|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref> Which is situated approximately 42km south-west of Bhuragaon.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://alldistancebetween.com/in/distance-between/bhuragaon-jagiroad-06faee54f48920aa370dad9e84a22560|title=Distance between Bhuragaon and Jagiroad |last= |first= |date= |website=alldistancebetween.com |publisher=|access-date=|quote=}}</ref> The Guwahati-Lumding line of Indian Railway passes through Jagiroad Railway Station.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nfr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,6,655,659,848|title=Indian Railways Portal | Northeast Frontier Railway|website=nfr.indianrailways.gov.in}}</ref> Many intercity and passenger trains stop at this station.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/jagi-road-jid/1371|title=Arrivals to Jagi Road Station | Railway Enquiry|first=|last=|website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref>

After completing the bridge and the new [[NH-715A|National Highway-715A]], the Rowta Bagan railway station will be accessible to people near the bridge.

==History==
Several places named '''Khalingduar''', '''Chari Duar''' and '''Chaiduar''' to the north of [[Mangaldai]] and [[Tezpur|Tezpur sub-divisions]] prove that these were the dwaram (roads) from the [[Himalayas]] and were used to travel to heaven in ancient times.The name of [[Darrang District]] originated from these ancient places called '''Dwaram''' or '''Dwar'''. it means '''Roads'''. There are still two roads to the mountains, through Khekheria Bagicha in the north of Mangaldai sub-division and near [[Bhairabkunda]] in the north of [[Udalguri District]].<ref>Duni Xahitya Sabhar Mukhopattro, Mishra Kumar Sharma</ref>

There was an ancient route from china along the course of the [[Brahmaputra|lohit river]] to Assam. Chinese records of about 248 A.D mentions a trade route from [[Yunnan]], South China through hukong valley To Bhairabkunda, Udalguri District. The route from Lhasa took two months to reach Chounahat to Assam And they traded mainly in silk. This ancient route generally called '''seres-cirradoi Road''' or simply '''Indo-Tibet Silk Road.'''<ref>{{cite book | title=The background of assamese culture | author=Rajmohan Nath | pages=14}}</ref>

According to Scholar Late Dineswar Sarma, the word Darrang came from '''Dawrang''' which means Gateway, As the traders from different parts of China, Tibet, Bhutan & Central Asia flocked to Assam through this route.<ref>{{cite book | title=Mangladai Buranjii | author=Dineswar Sharma | pages=3}}</ref> Sir Edward Gate
also mentioned a short-road from [[Udalguri|Odalguri]] to Tibet.<ref>{{cite book | title=Assam History | author=Sir Edward Gate | pages=29}}</ref>

The Sharchops of Tashigang, Dundsan, Orong and Yangtse used to trade in a small Indian border town in Assam called Gudama (current day darranga or Darrangamela, better known as Mela Bazar).<ref name=":3">{{cite news |title=Border Trade Centre: Volume of trade between Assam and Bhutan crosses Rs 500 crore a month |url=https://nenow.in/neighbour/bhutan/border-trade-centre-volume-trade-assam-bhutan-crosses-rs-500-crore-month.html |access-date= |work=North-East Now |date=1 December 2018}}</ref>

==Current status==
It is a halfway between [[Guwahati]] and [[Tezpur]], and will reduce a {{convert|180|km|mi|adj=on}} distance to {{convert|40|km|mi}}. It will further connect [[Tawang]] and the eastern end of the East–West Arunachal Industrial Corridor Highway to [[South Assam]].<ref name=":2" />

The bridge will be built along with NH715A at a cost of Rs 3,706 crore. The total length of both will be 39 km, according to Office Memorandum Ref No. NH-15017/24/2024-P&M.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Approved Sanction Ceiling and Annual Plan for NH(O) Works for State/UT PWDs |url=https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/Sanction/1-OM-approved-2024-25.pdf |website=morth.nic.in}}</ref>

==Future==
Further it will be connected to jomotsangkha via Samrang-Jomotsangkha Highway. Construction of the 58 km highway starts from Samrang to Rongchuthang in Jomotshangkha, Bhutan.<ref name="san">{{cite news |author= |date= |title=residents look forward to jomotsangkha-samrang highway |url=https://kuenselonline.com/Residents-look-forward-to-jomotsangkha-samrang-highway/ |access-date=18 March 2023 |work= |publisher=Kuensel |location=}}</ref>

In addition to its practical benefits, the new bridge will significantly impact the social and cultural fabric of the region. It will bring the people of Morigaon district and Darrang district closer together, fostering cultural exchanges and enabling more frequent visits between the two districts. The bridge will also improve access to essential services such as healthcare and education, allowing both the district to share their resources more effectively.<ref name="san" />

==Importance==
The new bridge will boost trade by making it easier for farmers in Morigaon, Darrang and nearby places to reach markets. It will also help small businesses grow by improving access to resources and customers.<ref name=":3" /><ref name="dantak" /> It will also enhance education and healthcare by making these services more accessible. Additionally, it will protect people from the severe floods along the Brahmaputra River each year.<ref name=":0" />

This development will also boost tourism and defense in both the northeastern states of India and Bhutan. It is also important for India's defense against China. Because of its strategic location, it will be built to support the movement of tanks and aircraft.<ref name="dantak">{{cite news |author =Kelzang Wangchuk |date = |title=Samrang-Jomotshangkha highway construction incomplete|url=https://kuenselonline.com/samrang-jomotshangkha-highway-construction-incomplete/ |work= |publisher=Kuensel |location= |access-date=}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of bridges on Brahmaputra River]]
*[[National Highway 715A (India)|National Highway-715A]]
*[[Brahmaputra River]]
*[[Bhuragaon]]
*[[Marigaon District|Morigaon District]]

==References==
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[[Category:Bridges in India]]
[[Category:Bridges in Assam]]
[[Category:Transport in Assam]]
[[Category:Bhuragaon]]

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CarrerNaksha at 08:51, 28 April 2025