Debra Toll Plaza is an important toll collection point on National Highway 16 in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It serves vehicles travelling between Kolkata, Howrah, Kolaghat, Panskura, Debra, Kharagpur and destinations farther towards Odisha.
The plaza forms part of the Dhankuni–Kharagpur highway project. It is located near Debra and Balichak, east of Kharagpur.
Older maps and highway documents may show this road as NH 6. Following the renumbering of National Highways, the Kolkata–Kharagpur corridor is now officially identified as NH 16.
Debra Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official name | Debra Fee Plaza |
| Common name | Debra Toll Plaza |
| Location | Near Debra and Balichak |
| Subdivision | Kharagpur |
| District | Paschim Medinipur |
| State | West Bengal |
| Current highway number | NH 16 |
| Former highway number | NH 6 |
| Highway section | Dhankuni–Kharagpur |
| Toll-plaza chainage | Km 112.245 |
| Tollable distance | 53 kilometres |
| Toll-plaza code | 205002 |
| Project type | BOT Toll project |
| Number of toll lanes | 17 |
| Commercial operation began | October 17, 2008 |
| Concession period | Up to March 31, 2037 |
| Concessionaire | Ashoka Dhankuni Kharagpur Tollway Limited |
| Main payment method | FASTag |
| Toll control room | 8130007451 |
| National Highway helpline | 1033 |
| Approximate coordinates | 22.397144, 87.522855 |
| Nearest major town | Kharagpur |
| NHAI project office | PIU Kolkata |
The plaza handles private cars, interstate buses, tourist vehicles and substantial commercial traffic using the Kolkata–Kharagpur–Odisha highway corridor.
Debra Toll Plaza Rates
The following toll charges are applicable from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
| Vehicle category | Single journey | Return journey | Monthly pass |
| Car, jeep or van | ₹80 | ₹125 | ₹2,750 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹135 | ₹200 | ₹4,440 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹280 | ₹420 | ₹9,305 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹440 | ₹655 | ₹14,590 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹440 | ₹655 | ₹14,590 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹440 | ₹655 | ₹14,590 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹535 | ₹800 | ₹17,765 |
A car, jeep or van pays ₹80 for one crossing through Debra Toll Plaza. An eligible outward and return journey costs ₹125 when both crossings are completed within the permitted 24-hour period.
The ₹2,750 monthly pass is the standard pass for frequent car users. It should not be confused with the concessional local monthly pass for eligible residents.
Single and Return-Journey Charges Explained
The ₹80 car rate applies to one crossing through Debra Toll Plaza.
The ₹125 return rate covers one outward journey and one eligible return journey through the same plaza. It does not mean that ₹125 is charged separately in both directions.
For example, a car travelling from Kharagpur towards Panskura and returning through Debra Toll Plaza within 24 hours may be charged:
- First crossing: ₹80
- Eligible return crossing: ₹45
- Total outward and return cost: ₹125
The same active FASTag should be used for both crossings.
A vehicle returning after the permitted 24-hour period may be charged another complete single-journey toll of ₹80. Drivers should retain both FASTag transaction messages until the return journey is completed.
Local Resident Monthly Pass
A person living within 20 kilometres of Debra Toll Plaza may qualify for a concessional monthly pass for a privately owned, non-commercial car, jeep or van.
The local monthly-pass charge for the 2026–27 financial year is:
₹360 per month
The pass allows repeated journeys through the respective toll plaza during its approved monthly validity.
Applicants may be required to provide:
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Aadhaar card or another identity document
- Current residential-address proof
- Active FASTag linked to the vehicle
- Registered mobile number
- Recent photograph
- Completed pass application
Eligible residents may check the local-pass facility through the RajmargYatra application. They may also contact the Debra toll office when physical document verification is required.
The concession is linked to a particular resident, vehicle and FASTag. Merely owning a vehicle registered in Paschim Medinipur district does not automatically activate the local pass.
Local Commercial Vehicle Rates
The current Debra tariff does not list a separate reduced toll rate for commercial vehicles registered in Paschim Medinipur district.
Commercial vehicle owners should therefore not assume that a local district registration number will automatically produce a discounted FASTag deduction.
Any special arrangement may depend on:
- Vehicle registration category
- Commercial permit
- Registered business address
- Regular operating route
- FASTag details
- Conditions of the concession agreement
- Approval from the toll administration
Taxi, bus, minibus and goods-vehicle operators should contact the toll control room before expecting a local commercial concession.
Address and Exact Location
The commonly used address is: Debra Toll Plaza, Km 112.245, NH 16, near Debra and Balichak, Paschim Medinipur District, West Bengal 721126.
The approximate coordinates are:
- Latitude: 22.397144
- Longitude: 87.522855
For accurate navigation, search for:
“Debra Toll Plaza NH 16”
or
“Debra Toll Plaza Balichak.”
Some navigation applications may show:
- Debra Toll Gate
- Debra NH 6 Toll Plaza
- Ashoka Debra Toll Plaza
- Debra Toll Plaza Kharagpur Road
These names generally refer to the same toll facility.
The plaza is situated on the main Kolkata–Kharagpur highway. It is outside central Debra and Balichak, so drivers should follow NH 16 rather than entering narrow local roads.
Directions to Debra Toll Plaza
1. From Kolkata
Travel towards Howrah and join the highway route leading to Kona Expressway and NH 16.
Continue through the Dhulagarh, Bagnan, Kolaghat and Panskura sections towards Kharagpur.
Remain on the Kharagpur-bound carriageway while approaching Debra and Balichak. The complete Kolkata–Debra journey generally involves Jaladhulagori Toll Plaza before reaching Debra.
2. From Howrah
Use Kona Expressway or the most suitable connection to join NH 16.
Travel west towards Uluberia, Bagnan, Kolaghat, Panskura and Kharagpur. Continue on NH 16 until the signs for Debra Toll Plaza appear.
3. From Kolaghat
Join NH 16 and travel west towards Panskura, Debra, Balichak and Kharagpur.
Continue on the main Kharagpur-bound carriageway. Follow the toll-lane signs when approaching Debra.
4. From Panskura
Use the appropriate connecting road to join NH 16 towards Kharagpur.
Continue west on the main highway. The plaza is reached near the Debra and Balichak area.
5. From Kharagpur
Travel east on NH 16 towards Debra, Panskura, Kolaghat and Kolkata.
Remain on the Kolkata-bound carriageway. Debra Toll Plaza is reached after leaving the main Kharagpur area.
6. From Midnapore
Take the appropriate road towards Kharagpur or Debra and join NH 16 through an authorised interchange.
Whether the toll plaza is crossed depends on the exact entry point, destination and direction of travel.
7. From Balichak or Debra Town
Use an authorised local-road connection to reach NH 16.
Drivers should check the plaza’s position before joining the highway because some short local journeys may enter or leave NH 16 on one side of the toll point.
Debra and Jaladhulagori Toll Plazas Are Different
Debra Toll Plaza and Jaladhulagori, also called Dhulagarh Toll Plaza, are separate toll collection points on NH 16.
Jaladhulagori Toll Plaza is located closer to Howrah and Kolkata. Debra Toll Plaza is situated farther west near Balichak and Kharagpur.
A vehicle travelling between Kolkata and Kharagpur normally crosses both plazas.
Separate FASTag deductions from Jaladhulagori and Debra are therefore not automatically duplicate charges. Each toll plaza covers a different portion of the Dhankuni–Kharagpur highway project.
Drivers checking an unexpected transaction should compare:
- Toll-plaza name
- Plaza code
- Transaction date and time
- Amount deducted
- Direction of travel
Debra Toll Plaza’s code is 205002.
FASTag and Payment Information
FASTag is the standard toll-payment method at Debra Toll Plaza.
Before travelling, drivers should ensure that their FASTag:
- Is active and has sufficient balance
- Is correctly fixed to the windscreen
- Is linked to the correct registration number
- Shows the proper vehicle category
- Has completed the required KYC
- Is not damaged, suspended or blacklisted
Maintain sufficient distance from the vehicle ahead when entering a toll lane. Driving too close may interfere with the scanner’s ability to recognise each FASTag correctly.
After crossing, check the transaction message for:
- Debra Toll Plaza or plaza code 205002
- Correct vehicle category
- Correct amount
- Transaction date and time
- Return-journey adjustment, where applicable
An incorrect deduction can be reported through the FASTag-issuing bank, RajmargYatra or National Highway helpline 1033.
FASTag Annual Pass
The NHAI FASTag Annual Pass costs ₹3,075 for the 2026–27 financial year. It is available for eligible privately registered, non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans.
The pass remains valid for one year from activation or 200 eligible fee-plaza crossings, whichever occurs first.
Each one-way passage through Debra Toll Plaza normally counts as one crossing. Travelling through the plaza and later returning generally counts as two crossings.
Before relying on the pass, drivers should ensure that:
- Debra Fee Plaza is shown as eligible in RajmargYatra
- The vehicle is privately registered and non-commercial
- The registered category is car, jeep or van
- The FASTag is linked to the correct registration number
- The tag is active and KYC-compliant
The Annual Pass is activated on the existing FASTag. It cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
Highway Facilities and Emergency Contacts
The highway project listing includes a rest area near Km 126 on the right-hand side of NH 16. Truck lay-bys are listed near Km 20.200 and Km 53.150. A static weighbridge is located at the Debra Toll Plaza.
| Service | Contact number |
| National Highway emergency assistance | 1033 |
| Highway emergency service | 1073 |
| National emergency number | 112 |
| Government ambulance | 108 |
| Medical emergency service | 102 |
| Toll control room | 8130007451 |
| Crane assistance | 9800002085 |
| Ambulance assistance | 9800002086 |
| Route-patrol assistance | 9800002085 |
| Concessionaire representative | 9831018681 |
| Debra Police Station | 03222-244246 |
| NHAI PIU Kolkata | 8130006169 |
| B.C. Roy Technology Hospital, Kharagpur | 03222-282630 |
Nearby medical facilities include Ramkrishna Seva Sadan in the Debra–Balichak area and B.C. Roy Technology Hospital at IIT Kharagpur.
When requesting emergency assistance, provide:
- NH 16 as the highway number
- Direction of travel
- Nearest kilometre marker
- Nearby village or landmark
- Vehicle registration number
- Nature of the emergency
Traffic and Safety Tips
Debra Toll Plaza may experience increased traffic during:
- Friday and Sunday travel periods
- Public holidays and long weekends
- Durga Puja and other festival journeys
- Peak Kolkata–Kharagpur bus travel
- Heavy commercial-vehicle movement
- Road repairs or diversions
- Monsoon rainfall
- Foggy winter mornings
Choose the correct toll lane early and avoid sudden lane changes near the booths.
NH 16 carries trucks, buses, motorcycles and local vehicles entering from village and service-road connections. Maintain additional distance from heavy commercial vehicles.
During heavy rain, reduce speed and allow more braking distance. Water accumulation and poor visibility can affect parts of the highway during the monsoon.
Drivers travelling long distances should use authorised rest areas, restaurants, fuel stations or parking facilities rather than stopping on the highway shoulder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will a Kolkata-to-Kharagpur journey cross Debra Toll Plaza?
A: Normally, yes. Vehicles following NH 16 from Kolkata towards Kharagpur generally cross Debra Toll Plaza near Balichak, along with Jaladhulagori Toll Plaza closer to Howrah.
Q: Why did FASTag deduct ₹80 first and ₹45 during the return?
A: The eligible car return rate is ₹125 in total. The system may deduct ₹80 during the first crossing and the remaining ₹45 when the vehicle returns within 24 hours using the same FASTag.
Q: Why does an older map show Debra Toll Plaza on NH 6?
A: The Kolkata–Kharagpur road was previously part of NH 6. Following highway renumbering, the same route is now identified as NH 16.
Q: How can an incorrect Debra FASTag transaction be challenged?
A: Save the transaction message and note the plaza name, time, amount and vehicle number. Report it through the FASTag-issuing bank, RajmargYatra or helpline 1033. Include both transaction records when disputing a return-journey charge.
