Banskopa Toll Plaza is an important toll collection point on National Highway 19 near Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It serves vehicles travelling between Kolkata, Bardhaman, Panagarh, Durgapur, Raniganj, Asansol, Dhanbad and destinations farther west.
The plaza is located near Banskopa and Rajbandh in the Kanksa area. It forms part of the Barwa Adda–Panagarh highway project, including the Panagarh Bypass.
Older road signs, FASTag records and official project documents may show the road as NH 2. After the renumbering of National Highways, the Kolkata–Durgapur–Dhanbad corridor became part of NH 19.
Banskopa Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official name | Banskopa Fee Plaza |
| Common name | Banskopa Toll Plaza |
| Location | Near Banskopa and Rajbandh |
| Block or police-station area | Kanksa |
| District | Paschim Bardhaman |
| State | West Bengal |
| Current highway number | NH 19 |
| Former highway number | NH 2 |
| Highway section | Barwa Adda–Panagarh |
| Project limits | Km 398.240 to Km 521.121 |
| Legacy highway chainage | Km 507.085 |
| Current project chainage | Km 27+900 |
| Tollable distance | Approximately 48 km |
| Toll-plaza code | 370001 |
| Project type | BOT Toll project |
| Number of toll lanes | 16 |
| Commercial operation began | October 25, 2017 |
| Concessionaire | Barwa Adda Expressway Limited |
| Main payment method | FASTag |
| Toll control room | 8130007446 |
| National Highway helpline | 1033 |
| Nearest police station | Kanksa Police Station |
| NHAI project office | PIU Durgapur |
| Postal area | West Bengal 713212 |
The plaza handles private cars, interstate buses, tourist vehicles and substantial truck traffic moving between West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and other northern and eastern states.
Banskopa Toll Plaza Rates
The following charges are applicable from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
| Vehicle category | Single journey | Return journey | Monthly pass |
| Car, jeep or van | ₹95 | ₹140 | ₹3,120 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹150 | ₹225 | ₹5,045 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹315 | ₹475 | ₹10,565 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹345 | ₹520 | ₹11,525 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹495 | ₹745 | ₹16,570 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹495 | ₹745 | ₹16,570 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹605 | ₹910 | ₹20,170 |
A car, jeep or van pays ₹95 for one crossing through Banskopa Toll Plaza.
An eligible outward and return journey costs ₹140 when the second crossing is completed within 24 hours using the same FASTag.
The ₹3,120 monthly pass is the standard pass for frequent car users. It is different from the concessional local monthly pass available to eligible residents.
Single and Return-Journey Charges Explained
The ₹95 car rate applies to one passage through Banskopa Toll Plaza.
The ₹140 return rate covers one outward crossing and one eligible return crossing. It does not mean that ₹140 is deducted during each passage.
A normal FASTag transaction may appear as:
- First crossing: ₹95
- Eligible return crossing: ₹45
- Total charge for both crossings: ₹140
The same active FASTag should be used for both journeys.
A vehicle returning after the permitted 24-hour period may be charged another complete single-journey toll of ₹95.
Drivers should retain both FASTag transaction messages until the return journey has been completed.
Local Commercial Vehicle Rates
Reduced toll rates are listed for qualifying commercial vehicles registered within the district where the toll plaza is located.
| Vehicle category | Local commercial rate |
| Commercial car, jeep or van | ₹45 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹75 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹160 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹175 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹250 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹250 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹305 |
A vehicle registered in Paschim Bardhaman district may not receive the reduced rate automatically.
The owner may need to submit:
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Valid commercial permit
- Registered residential or business-address proof
- Active FASTag linked to the vehicle
- Proof of regular local operation
- Completed concession application
- Documents requested by the toll administration
The reduced rate is normally activated only after the toll office verifies the vehicle and approves the application.
Local Resident Monthly Pass
An eligible person living within 20 kilometres of Banskopa Toll Plaza may apply for a concessional monthly pass for a privately owned, non-commercial car, jeep or van.
The listed local monthly-pass charge for 2026–27 is:
₹350 per month
Applicants may be required to submit:
- 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 local-pass application
The toll administration must verify that the applicant lives within the prescribed 20-kilometre distance.
The pass is linked to one resident, vehicle and FASTag. Having a vehicle registered in Paschim Bardhaman district does not automatically qualify its owner for the local pass.
Address and Exact Location
The commonly used address is: Banskopa Toll Plaza, NH 19, Banskopa, near Rajbandh and Durgapur, Kanksa, Paschim Bardhaman District, West Bengal 713212.
The plaza is situated east of Durgapur’s Muchipara area and west of Rajbandh and Panagarh. Drivers should remain on the main NH 19 carriageway rather than entering local Banskopa village roads.
Directions to Banskopa Toll Plaza
1. From Durgapur
Join NH 19 and travel east towards Muchipara, Banskopa, Rajbandh, Panagarh and Bardhaman.
Continue beyond the main Durgapur-side highway junctions. Follow the toll-lane signs while approaching Banskopa.
The plaza is located on the eastern outskirts of the Durgapur urban area.
2. From Panagarh
Travel west on NH 19 towards Rajbandh, Banskopa, Durgapur, Raniganj and Asansol.
Continue through the Panagarh Bypass and Rajbandh section. The toll plaza is reached before entering the main Durgapur area.
3. From Bardhaman
Join NH 19 and travel west towards Galsi, Panagarh, Durgapur and Asansol.
Continue through the Panagarh Bypass towards Rajbandh and Banskopa. The journey may involve Palsit Toll Plaza before reaching Banskopa.
4. From Kolkata
Travel towards Dankuni and join NH 19 towards Bardhaman, Panagarh and Durgapur.
Continue through the Bardhaman and Panagarh sections. A Kolkata-to-Durgapur journey using NH 19 normally crosses Palsit Toll Plaza and Banskopa Toll Plaza.
The ₹95 Banskopa car charge is therefore not the complete toll for the entire Kolkata–Durgapur journey.
5. From Asansol
Travel east on NH 19 through Raniganj, Andal and Durgapur.
Continue beyond Durgapur and Muchipara towards Banskopa, Rajbandh and Panagarh. Follow the toll signs while approaching Banskopa.
6. From Dhanbad
Travel east on NH 19 towards Nirsa, Asansol, Raniganj and Durgapur.
Continue beyond Durgapur towards Panagarh and Bardhaman. The journey may cross other toll plazas before reaching Banskopa.
7. From Bankura
Travel towards Durgapur through Barjora and the Durgapur Barrage route or another suitable connection.
Join NH 19 near Durgapur or Muchipara. Vehicles continuing east towards Panagarh and Bardhaman generally cross Banskopa Toll Plaza.
Banskopa and Palsit Toll Plazas Are Different
Banskopa Toll Plaza and Palsit Toll Plaza are separate toll collection points on NH 19.
Banskopa is situated near Durgapur on the Barwa Adda–Panagarh project section.
Palsit Toll Plaza is located farther east near Bardhaman and covers another portion of the Kolkata–Durgapur highway corridor.
A vehicle travelling between Kolkata and Durgapur, Asansol or Dhanbad may receive deductions at both plazas.
Separate FASTag deductions at Banskopa and Palsit are therefore not automatically duplicate charges. Drivers should compare:
- Exact toll-plaza name
- Plaza code
- Transaction date and time
- Amount deducted
- Route followed
Banskopa Toll Plaza’s code is 370001.
FASTag and Payment Information
FASTag is the standard payment method at Banskopa Toll Plaza.
Before travelling, ensure that the FASTag:
- Is active and has sufficient balance
- Is properly attached to the windscreen
- Is linked to the correct registration number
- Shows the correct vehicle category
- Has completed the required verification
- Is not damaged, suspended or blacklisted
Maintain sufficient distance from the vehicle ahead while entering the toll lane. Banskopa handles considerable truck traffic, and following a large vehicle too closely may interfere with tag scanning.
The transaction message may display Banskopa, Banskopa Plaza, Barwa Adda Expressway or plaza code 370001.
An incorrect deduction can be reported through the FASTag-issuing bank, RajmargYatra or National Highway helpline 1033.
FASTag Annual Pass
The 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 is valid for one year from activation or 200 eligible toll-plaza crossings, whichever occurs first.
One passage through Banskopa normally counts as one crossing. Passing through the plaza and returning through it generally counts as two crossings.
Before relying on the pass, drivers should confirm that:
- Banskopa appears in the current eligible-plaza list
- The vehicle is privately registered and non-commercial
- Its registered category is car, jeep or van
- The FASTag is active and linked to the complete vehicle number
- The tag is properly attached to the same vehicle
The pass is activated on the existing FASTag and cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
Highway Facilities and Emergency Contacts
The project listing records multiple truck lay-bys on the Barwa Adda–Panagarh section and two weighbridges. A dedicated public rest area is not listed directly at Banskopa Toll Plaza.
Drivers can find fuel stations, restaurants, hotels and other services around Rajbandh, Panagarh and Durgapur.
| Service | Contact number |
| National Highway assistance | 1033 |
| Highway emergency service | 1073 |
| National emergency number | 112 |
| Government ambulance | 108 |
| Medical emergency service | 102 |
| Toll control room | 8130007446 |
| Crane assistance | 9046263248 |
| Ambulance assistance | 9046263249 |
| Route-patrol assistance | 9046263250 |
| Gouri Devi Hospital | 8001002222, 8001003333 |
| Nearest police station | Kanksa Police Station |
| NHAI project office | PIU Durgapur |
When requesting assistance, provide:
- NH 19 as the highway number
- Direction of travel
- Nearest kilometre marker or landmark
- Vehicle registration number
- Type of vehicle
- Nature of the emergency
Traffic and Safety Tips
Banskopa Toll Plaza may experience increased traffic during:
- Morning and evening industrial traffic
- Friday and Sunday travel periods
- Public holidays and long weekends
- Durga Puja and other festival journeys
- Heavy truck movement
- Road maintenance or diversions
- Monsoon rainfall
- Foggy winter mornings
Choose the correct toll lane early and avoid sudden lane changes near the booths.
NH 19 around Durgapur carries trucks, trailers, buses, private cars and industrial vehicles. Maintain additional distance from large commercial vehicles.
During heavy rain, reduce speed and allow more braking distance. Winter fog can also reduce visibility around Panagarh, Rajbandh and Durgapur.
Do not stop near the toll lanes or on the active highway shoulder except during a genuine emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Why does a FASTag message show NH 2 instead of NH 19?
NH 2 was the former highway number used for the Kolkata–Durgapur–Dhanbad corridor. The same road is now part of NH 19, although older toll systems may continue to display NH 2.
Q2. Will a Kolkata-to-Durgapur journey cross both Palsit and Banskopa toll plazas?
Normally, yes. Vehicles following NH 19 generally cross Palsit near Bardhaman and Banskopa near Durgapur. They cover separate highway sections.
Q3. Why did FASTag deduct ₹95 first and ₹45 during the return?
The eligible car return rate is ₹140 in total. The system may deduct ₹95 during the first crossing and the remaining ₹45 when the vehicle returns within 24 hours using the same FASTag.
Q4. How can an incorrect Banskopa FASTag deduction be challenged?
Save the transaction message and note the plaza name, code, time, amount and vehicle number. Report the transaction through the FASTag-issuing bank, RajmargYatra or helpline 1033. Include both messages when disputing a return-journey charge.
