Basti Toll Plaza is commonly used to refer to Mandawnagar Toll Plaza, the National Highway fee plaza on NH 27 near Basti city in Uttar Pradesh. It is located at Km 198.000 on the Ayodhya-Gorakhpur highway section and is one of the main toll points used by traffic entering or leaving Basti on the national highway.
The plaza serves private cars, buses, tourist vehicles, trucks and commercial traffic travelling between Basti, Ayodhya, Harraiya, Khalilabad, Gorakhpur, Lucknow and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Older NHAI records identify the road as NH 28, while the current highway number is NH 27. FASTag and current toll databases identify the plaza as Mandawnagar, with plaza code 186001. Travel operators also use the name “Basti Toll Plaza” for stops immediately before and after Mandawnagar Toll Plaza.
Basti Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official name | Mandawnagar Fee Plaza |
| Common name | Basti Toll Plaza / Mandawnagar Toll Plaza |
| Location | Near Mandawnagar and Mishraulia, Basti |
| District | Basti |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Current highway number | NH 27 |
| Former highway number | NH 28 |
| Highway section | Ayodhya-Gorakhpur |
| Toll-plaza chainage | Km 198.000 |
| Tollable distance | 62.860 kilometres |
| FASTag plaza code | 186001 |
| Project type | Public-funded |
| Road configuration | Four-lane highway |
| Number of toll lanes | 10 |
| Fee notification date | June 25, 2013 |
| Commercial operation date | October 31, 2012 |
| Collection agency | M/s IRB Harihara Corridors Pvt. Ltd. |
| Toll control room | 8130007408 |
| Toll-plaza in-charge | Mansih Singh – 9877893115 |
| National Highway helpline | 1033 |
| Approximate coordinates | 26.7967445, 82.6939678 |
| Nearest police station | Basti Police |
| NHAI project office | PIU Ayodhya (UP-West) |
| Commonly used address | Mandawnagar Toll Plaza, NH 27, Mishraulia, Basti, Uttar Pradesh 272002 |
Basti Toll Plaza Rates
The following Mandawnagar Toll Plaza 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 | ₹110 | ₹165 | ₹3,620 | ₹55 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹175 | ₹265 | ₹5,850 | ₹90 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹370 | ₹550 | ₹12,255 | ₹185 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹400 | ₹600 | ₹13,370 | ₹200 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹575 | ₹865 | ₹19,215 | ₹290 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹575 | ₹865 | ₹19,215 | ₹290 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹700 | ₹1,055 | ₹23,395 | ₹350 |
A private car, jeep or van pays ₹110 for one crossing through Basti or Mandawnagar Toll Plaza.
An eligible outward and return journey costs ₹165 when the same vehicle returns through the plaza within the applicable return period using the same active FASTag.
The standard monthly pass for a car, jeep or van costs ₹3,620. It is different from the concessional local-resident monthly pass.
Single and Return-Journey Charges Explained
The ₹110 car toll applies to one passage through Mandawnagar Toll Plaza.
The ₹165 return tariff covers one outward crossing and one eligible return crossing. It does not mean that ₹165 is charged during each passage.
A typical FASTag deduction may appear as:
- First crossing: ₹110
- Eligible return crossing: ₹55
- Total charge for both crossings: ₹165
The same vehicle and active FASTag should be used for both passages.
If the return does not satisfy the applicable time conditions, the second crossing may be treated as another single journey.
Local Commercial Vehicle Rates
Reduced single-journey rates are published for eligible commercial vehicles registered within Basti district.
A qualifying local commercial car, jeep or van may pay ₹55 instead of the normal ₹110 single-journey charge.
The listed local-commercial rates are:
- Car, jeep or van: ₹55
- Light commercial vehicle or minibus: ₹90
- Bus or two-axle truck: ₹185
- Vehicle with up to three axles: ₹200
- Four-to-six-axle vehicle: ₹290
- Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment: ₹290
- Vehicle with seven or more axles: ₹350
A Basti district registration number alone may not automatically activate the concession.
The operator may require the registration certificate, commercial permit, local residential or business-address proof and active FASTag details.
Local Resident Monthly Pass
A person living within 20 kilometres of Mandawnagar Toll Plaza may apply for a concessional monthly pass for a privately owned, non-commercial car, jeep or van.
The published local monthly-pass charge for FY 2026–27 is: ₹360 per month
Applicants may be asked for:
- 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 residence falls within the prescribed 20-kilometre limit.
The local-resident pass is different from the standard ₹3,620 monthly pass.
Address and Exact Location
The commonly used address is:
Basti Toll Plaza (Mandawnagar Toll Plaza), NH 27, near Mishraulia, Basti, Uttar Pradesh 272002.
Approximate coordinates:
- Latitude: 26.7967445
- Longitude: 82.6939678
Why Some Records Show NH 28
Mandawnagar Toll Plaza was originally documented on NH 28.
Following National Highway renumbering, the Ayodhya-Gorakhpur corridor is now NH 27.
Older NHAI pages may therefore show NH 28, while current FASTag and route databases use NH 27.
The official plaza chainage remains Km 198.000, and the FASTag code is 186001.
Directions to Basti Toll Plaza
1. From Basti City
Use the city connection towards NH 27 and Mishraulia.
Follow the National Highway signs towards Ayodhya or Gorakhpur according to the direction of travel. Mandawnagar Toll Plaza lies just outside the main Basti urban area.
2. From Ayodhya or Lucknow
Travel east on NH 27 towards Basti and Gorakhpur.
Continue through the Harraiya side of Basti district. Vehicles following the full route generally cross Chaukadi Toll Plaza before reaching Mandawnagar Toll Plaza.
3. From Gorakhpur
Travel west on NH 27 towards Khalilabad, Basti and Ayodhya.
Continue on the main four-lane highway. Mandawnagar Toll Plaza is encountered on the approach to Basti.
4. From Khalilabad
Travel west on NH 27 towards Basti.
Continue through the main highway corridor towards Mishraulia and Mandawnagar.
5. From Harraiya
Travel east on NH 27 towards Basti and Gorakhpur.
The route normally crosses Chaukadi Toll Plaza first and then continues towards Mandawnagar near Basti city.
Basti Toll Plaza and Chaukadi Toll Plaza Are Different
Basti district has more than one toll plaza on the Ayodhya-Gorakhpur section of NH 27.
The toll point commonly referred to as Basti Toll Plaza near the city is Mandawnagar, while Chaukadi Toll Plaza is farther west near the Harraiya side.
Mandawnagar uses FASTag plaza code 186001 and is located at Km 198.000.
Chaukadi is a separate plaza at Km 163.000 with plaza code 185001.
A longer Ayodhya-to-Gorakhpur journey may therefore create separate FASTag deductions at both locations.
These are not automatically duplicate charges.
FASTag and Payment Information
FASTag is the standard payment method at Basti or Mandawnagar Toll Plaza.
Before travelling, confirm that the FASTag:
- Is active
- Has sufficient balance
- Is attached correctly to the windscreen
- Is linked to the correct vehicle registration number
- Shows the correct vehicle category
- Has completed the required verification
- Is not suspended or blacklisted
Maintain enough distance from the vehicle ahead while entering a toll lane.
Close following behind buses or trucks can interfere with FASTag scanning.
For an incorrect deduction, contact:
- FASTag-issuing bank
- RajmargYatra
- Toll control room
- National Highway helpline 1033
Keep the transaction SMS, vehicle number, date, time and deducted amount while filing a complaint.
FASTag Annual Pass
The National Highway FASTag Annual Pass costs ₹3,075 for FY 2026–27.
It is available for eligible non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag 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.
Before relying on the pass at Mandawnagar, confirm successful activation and current plaza eligibility through RajmargYatra.
One passage through an eligible toll plaza normally counts as one crossing.
Facilities and Emergency Contacts
The current plaza listing does not show a dedicated rest area at Mandawnagar.
One truck lay-by and two static weighbridges are listed on the project section.
| Service | Contact number |
| National Highway assistance | 1033 |
| Highway emergency service | 1073 |
| Government ambulance | 108 / 102 |
| Toll control room | 8130007408 |
| Toll-plaza in-charge | 9877893115 |
| Crane assistance | 9198154394 / 9824950472 |
| Ambulance assistance | 9875974044 |
| Route-patrol assistance | 9680815552 / 9079612731 |
| Basti Police | 9454403115 |
| PIU Ayodhya | 8130010630 |
| NHAI RO Varanasi (UP-East) | 8130006065 |
| Concessionaire representative | 9399636296 |
Nearby medical facilities include District Hospital Basti, Pindari Hospital and Navyug Medical Center.
During an emergency, provide:
- NH 27 as the highway number
- Mandawnagar or Basti Toll Plaza as the location
- Direction of travel
- Vehicle registration number
- Nearest visible landmark
- Nature of the emergency
Traffic and Safety Tips
Basti Toll Plaza may become busy during weekends, public holidays, festival travel and peak freight hours.
NH 27 carries heavy long-distance bus and truck traffic between Lucknow, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur and Bihar.
Choose the correct toll lane early and avoid sudden lane changes.
Maintain extra distance behind heavy vehicles, especially during winter fog and monsoon rain.
Do not stop in an active toll lane or on the main carriageway except during a genuine emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is Basti Toll Plaza the same as Mandawnagar Toll Plaza?
Yes. The toll plaza commonly referred to by travellers and bus operators as Basti Toll Plaza near the city is Mandawnagar Toll Plaza on NH 27.
Q2. How much does a car pay at Basti Toll Plaza in 2026–27?
A car, jeep or van pays ₹110 for a single journey, ₹165 for an eligible return journey and ₹3,620 for the standard monthly pass.
Q3. What is the local commercial car rate?
The published local-commercial rate for an eligible car, jeep or van is ₹55 per crossing, subject to district-registration and verification requirements.
Q4. Is Basti Toll Plaza on NH 27 or NH 28?
The current highway number is NH 27. Older NHAI records may still show NH 28 because the route was renumbered.
Q5. How can a nearby resident obtain the ₹360 monthly pass?
The vehicle owner should contact the toll office with registration, identity, residential-address and FASTag details.
The residence must be verified within 20 kilometres, and the vehicle must be privately registered and non-commercial.
