Sergarh Toll Plaza is an important National Highway fee-collection point on NH 16 in Balasore district, Odisha. It is located near Karanaghanti and Khantapada on the busy Bhadrak–Balasore highway section.
The plaza serves cars, buses and commercial traffic travelling between Bhadrak, Balasore, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Jaleswar, Kharagpur and Kolkata.
FASTag messages may display Sergarh, Seragarh or plaza code 375012. These descriptions generally refer to the same toll facility.
Sergarh Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official name | Sergarh Fee Plaza |
| Common name | Sergarh Toll Plaza or Seragarh Toll Plaza |
| Location | Near Karanaghanti and Khantapada |
| District | Balasore |
| State | Odisha |
| Highway number | NH 16 |
| Highway section | Bhadrak–Balasore |
| Official chainage | Km 97.960 |
| Project stretch | Km 136.500 to Km 199.141 |
| Tollable distance | 62.641 kilometres |
| FASTag plaza code | 375012 |
| Project type | Public-funded |
| Number of toll lanes | 10 |
| Fee notification date | August 30, 2011 |
| Commercial operation date | January 16, 2012 |
| Collection agency | M/s Coral Associates |
| Operating hours | 24 hours a day |
| Control room | 8130006890 |
| Toll-plaza in-charge | Manoj – 9773638531 |
| National Highway helpline | 1033 |
| Approximate coordinates | 21.429986, 86.836853 |
| Nearest police station | Khantapada Police Station |
| NHAI project office | PIU Chandikhole |
| Postal area | Karanaghanti, Balasore, Odisha 756060 |
Sergarh Toll Plaza Rates
The following charges apply from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
| Vehicle category | Single journey | Return journey | Monthly pass | Local commercial rate |
| Car, jeep or van | ₹100 | ₹150 | ₹3,385 | ₹50 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹165 | ₹245 | ₹5,470 | ₹80 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹345 | ₹515 | ₹11,465 | ₹170 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹375 | ₹565 | ₹12,505 | ₹190 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹540 | ₹810 | ₹17,975 | ₹270 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹540 | ₹810 | ₹17,975 | ₹270 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹655 | ₹985 | ₹21,885 | ₹330 |
A private car, jeep or van pays ₹100 for one crossing through Sergarh Toll Plaza.
An eligible outward and return journey costs ₹150 when the same vehicle returns through the plaza within 24 hours using the same active FASTag.
The standard monthly pass for a car, jeep or van costs ₹3,385. It is different from the concessional ₹350 monthly pass available to eligible local residents.
Single and Return-Journey Charges Explained
The ₹100 car toll applies to one passage through Sergarh Toll Plaza. The ₹150 return tariff covers one outward crossing and one eligible return crossing. It does not mean that ₹150 is charged during each passage.
A normal FASTag deduction for a car may appear as:
- First crossing: ₹100
- Eligible return crossing within 24 hours: ₹50
- Total charge for both crossings: ₹150
The same vehicle and active FASTag should be used for both journeys.
When the vehicle returns after the permitted 24-hour period, the second passage may be treated as another single journey and charged ₹100.
Keep both transaction messages until the journey is complete.
Local Commercial Vehicle Rates
The final tariff column lists reduced single-journey charges for eligible commercial vehicles registered within Balasore district.
A qualifying local commercial car, jeep or van may pay ₹50 instead of the regular ₹100 single-journey charge.
A Balasore registration number does not automatically guarantee the concession. The operator may need to submit the registration certificate, commercial permit, local address proof and active FASTag details before approval.
The reduced toll rate normally becomes available only after the toll administration verifies the vehicle and links the concession to its FASTag.
Local Resident Monthly Pass
A person living within 20 kilometres of Sergarh Toll Plaza may apply 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 ₹350.
Applicants may need:
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Identity document
- Current residential-address proof
- Recent photograph
- Registered mobile number
- Active FASTag linked to the vehicle
- Completed local-pass application
The toll administration must verify that the residence falls within the prescribed 20-kilometre limit.
The pass is linked to one resident, one vehicle and one FASTag. Merely owning a vehicle registered in Balasore district does not automatically qualify the owner.
Address and Exact Location
The commonly used address is:
Sergarh Toll Plaza, NH 16, Karanaghanti, near Khantapada, Balasore District, Odisha 756060.
The approximate coordinates are:
- Latitude: 21.429986
- Longitude: 86.836853
Directions to Sergarh Toll Plaza
1. From Balasore
Join NH 16 and travel south towards Khantapada, Bhadrak, Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.
Continue on the main carriageway towards Karanaghanti. Sergarh Toll Plaza is reached after leaving the wider Balasore city area.
2. From Bhadrak
Join NH 16 and travel north towards Balasore, Jaleswar and Kolkata.
Continue through the Bhadrak–Balasore section. The plaza is encountered near Karanaghanti before reaching central Balasore.
3. From Khantapada
Use an authorised local connection to NH 16 and follow the carriageway signs for Balasore or Bhadrak.
Whether a short local journey crosses the plaza depends on the selected junction, direction and destination.
4. From Cuttack or Bhubaneswar
Travel north on NH 16 through Chandikhole and Bhadrak.
The journey may cross Panikholi Toll Plaza before reaching Sergarh Toll Plaza.
5. From Jaleswar or Kolkata
Travel south on NH 16 towards Balasore and Bhadrak.
The route may cross Lakshannath Toll Plaza before reaching Sergarh. These are separate toll facilities covering different highway sections.
Sergarh, Panikholi and Lakshannath Are Different Toll Plazas
Sergarh Toll Plaza covers the Bhadrak–Balasore section of NH 16.
Panikholi Toll Plaza is farther south on the Chandikhole–Bhadrak section, while Lakshannath Toll Plaza is farther north near the Odisha–West Bengal side of the corridor.
A long journey between Bhubaneswar and Kolkata may therefore create separate FASTag deductions at more than one toll plaza.
These deductions are not automatically duplicate charges. Compare the following details before raising a complaint:
- Plaza name
- FASTag plaza code
- Toll amount
- Transaction date and time
- Direction of travel
- Vehicle registration number
Sergarh Toll Plaza’s FASTag code is 375012.
FASTag and Payment Information
FASTag is the standard payment method at Sergarh Toll Plaza.
Before travelling, confirm that the FASTag:
- Is active
- Has sufficient balance
- Is fixed correctly to the windscreen
- Is linked to the correct vehicle number
- Shows the proper vehicle category
- Has completed the required verification
- Is not damaged, suspended or blacklisted
Maintain enough distance from the vehicle ahead while entering a toll lane. Close following behind a bus or truck may interfere with scanning and vehicle classification.
An incorrect deduction can be reported through:
- FASTag-issuing bank
- RajmargYatra
- National Highway helpline 1033
- Toll-plaza control room
Keep the transaction SMS, vehicle number, date, time, amount and plaza name while filing a complaint.
FASTag Annual Pass
The National Highway FASTag Annual Pass costs ₹3,075 for the 2026–27 financial year.
It is intended for eligible privately registered, non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans at participating National Highway and National Expressway fee plazas.
The pass remains valid for:
- One year from activation; or
- 200 eligible toll-plaza crossings,
whichever occurs first.
One passage through Sergarh Toll Plaza normally counts as one crossing. An outward and return journey generally uses two crossings.
Before relying on the Annual Pass, confirm through RajmargYatra that Sergarh is included in the eligible-plaza list and that activation has been completed on the vehicle’s existing FASTag.
The Annual Pass is vehicle-specific and cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
Facilities and Emergency Contacts
Current plaza information does not list a dedicated public rest area, truck lay-by or static weighbridge at the toll-plaza site.
Fuel stations, food outlets, repair facilities and hospitals are available around Balasore, Khantapada and nearby settlements.
| Service | Contact number |
| National Highway assistance | 1033 |
| Highway emergency service | 1073 |
| Government ambulance | 108 or 102 |
| Toll control room | 8130006890 |
| Toll-plaza in-charge | 9773638531 |
| Crane assistance | 7008268967 / 7645025588 |
| Ambulance assistance | 7609995520 |
| Route-patrol assistance | 7609993720 |
| PIU Chandikhole | 8130006085 |
| NHAI Regional Office, Bhubaneswar | 8130006042 |
| Balasore District Hospital | 06782-262010 |
Nearby medical facilities include Balasore District Hospital, Jyothi Hospital and AUM Hospital.
When requesting help, provide:
- NH 16 as the highway number
- Sergarh Toll Plaza as the location
- Direction of travel
- Vehicle registration number
- Nearest village or kilometre marker
- Nature of the emergency
Traffic and Safety Tips
Traffic may increase during weekends, festivals, peak freight hours, monsoon rain, road repairs and vehicle breakdowns.
NH 16 carries heavy bus and truck traffic. Choose the correct lane early and keep extra distance behind large vehicles.
Avoid sudden lane changes near the toll booths. Reduce speed during rain, fog, congestion or roadwork.
Do not stop in an active toll lane or on the main carriageway except during a genuine emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is Seragarh Toll Plaza the same as Sergarh Toll Plaza?
Yes. Sergarh and Seragarh are spelling variations commonly used for the same NH 16 toll facility near Karanaghanti in Balasore district.
Q2. How much does a car pay at Sergarh Toll Plaza in 2026–27?
A car, jeep or van pays ₹100 for a single journey, ₹150 for an eligible return journey completed within 24 hours and ₹3,385 for the standard monthly pass.
Q3. Why did FASTag deduct ₹100 first and ₹50 on the return?
The published car return tariff is ₹150 in total. The system may deduct ₹100 during the first crossing and the remaining ₹50 when the vehicle returns within 24 hours using the same active FASTag.
Q4. Will a Bhadrak-to-Balasore journey cross Sergarh Toll Plaza?
Normally, yes. Vehicles following the main NH 16 route between Bhadrak and Balasore generally cross Sergarh Toll Plaza.
Q5. How can a nearby resident obtain the ₹350 monthly pass?
The owner should contact the toll office with the registration certificate, identity proof, current address proof and active FASTag details. The residence must be verified within 20 kilometres, and the vehicle must be private and non-commercial.
