Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza is an important National Highway fee-collection point on NH 48 in Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located near Hire Bagewadi village on the busy Belagavi-Dharwad highway corridor.
The plaza serves private cars, buses, tourist vehicles, trucks and commercial traffic travelling between Belagavi, Hire Bagewadi, Kittur, Dharwad, Hubballi and other destinations on the Bengaluru-Pune-Mumbai corridor.
Older NHAI records identify the road as NH 4, while the current highway number is NH 48. FASTag statements normally show Hirebagewadi or plaza code 111001.
Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official name | Hirebagewadi Fee Plaza |
| Common name | Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza / Hire Bagewadi Toll Plaza |
| Location | Near Hire Bagewadi village |
| District | Belagavi |
| State | Karnataka |
| Current highway number | NH 48 |
| Former highway number | NH 4 |
| Highway section | Belagavi-Dharwad |
| Toll-plaza chainage | Km 482.600 |
| Tollable distance | 79.360 kilometres |
| FASTag plaza code | 111001 |
| Project type | BOT (Toll) |
| Road configuration | Six-lane highway |
| Number of toll lanes | 10 |
| Fee notification date | April 5, 2011 |
| Commercial operation date | July 7, 2007 |
| Concession period | May 4, 2011 to May 3, 2041 |
| Concessionaire / collection agency | M/s Ashoka Belgaum Dharwad Tollway Ltd. |
| Toll-plaza in-charge | Sundar Myageri |
| Toll control / in-charge contact | 8130006577 |
| National Highway helpline | 1033 |
| Nearest police station | Hirebagewadi Police Station |
| NHAI project office | PIU Dharwad |
| Postal area | Hire Bagewadi, Belagavi 591109 |
Hirebagewadi 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 | ₹125 | ₹185 | ₹4,120 | Not available (NA) |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹200 | ₹300 | ₹6,655 | Not available (NA) |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹420 | ₹625 | ₹13,945 | Not available (NA) |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹655 | ₹985 | ₹21,865 | Not available (NA) |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹655 | ₹985 | ₹21,865 | Not available (NA) |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹655 | ₹985 | ₹21,865 | Not available (NA) |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹800 | ₹1,200 | ₹26,620 | Not available (NA) |
A private car, jeep or van pays ₹125 for one crossing through Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza.
An eligible outward and return journey costs ₹185 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 ₹4,120.
Single and Return-Journey Charges Explained
The ₹125 car toll applies to one passage through Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza.
The ₹185 return tariff covers one outward crossing and one eligible return crossing. It does not mean that ₹185 is charged during each passage.
A normal FASTag transaction for a car may appear as:
- First crossing: ₹125
- Eligible return crossing within 24 hours: ₹60
- Total charge for both crossings: ₹185
The same vehicle and FASTag should be used for both passages.
A return after the permitted 24-hour period may be treated as another single journey and charged ₹125.
Keep both FASTag transaction messages until the trip is complete.
Local Commercial Vehicle Rate
Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza does not currently publish a separate local-commercial toll rate.
The current 2026–27 tariff leaves the local-commercial column blank, while NHAI records for the previous tariff period show this category as NA.
This means a commercial vehicle registered in Belagavi district should not assume that it will receive a reduced per-crossing local-commercial charge at Hirebagewadi.
The normal applicable vehicle-category toll should be expected unless the toll administration confirms a specific concession.
This is different from the local resident monthly pass, which is meant for eligible privately owned, non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans.
Local Resident Monthly Pass
A person living within 20 kilometres of Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza may apply for a concessional monthly pass for an eligible privately owned, non-commercial car, jeep or van.
The local monthly-pass charge for FY 2026–27 is:
₹360 per month
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
- Application documents requested by the toll office
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.
Address
The commonly used address is: Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza, NH 48, Hire Bagewadi, Belagavi District, Karnataka 591109.
Directions to Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza
1. From Belagavi
Join NH 48 and travel south towards Hire Bagewadi, Kittur, Dharwad and Hubballi.
Continue on the main carriageway. Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza is reached after leaving the wider Belagavi city area.
2. From Dharwad
Travel north on NH 48 towards Kittur, Hire Bagewadi and Belagavi.
Continue on the main six-lane highway. The plaza is encountered before reaching Belagavi when travelling from the Dharwad side.
3. From Hubballi
Travel towards Dharwad and continue north on NH 48 towards Belagavi.
The route passes through the Dharwad-Kittur corridor before reaching Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza.
4. From Kittur
Join NH 48 towards Belagavi.
Stay on the main highway and follow the toll-lane signs while approaching Hire Bagewadi.
A short local journey may cross or avoid the plaza depending on the entry junction and destination.
5. From Kolhapur
Travel south on NH 48 towards Belagavi.
A longer Kolhapur-to-Dharwad journey may cross Kognoli, Hattargi and Hirebagewadi toll plazas because they are separate facilities covering different highway sections.
Hirebagewadi and Hattargi Are Different Toll Plazas
Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza and Hattargi Toll Plaza are separate fee plazas on NH 48.
Hirebagewadi is on the Belagavi-Dharwad stretch, while Hattargi is farther north on the Hattargi-Hirebagewadi section.
A long journey through Belagavi district may therefore create separate FASTag deductions at both plazas.
These are not automatically duplicate transactions.
When checking a disputed deduction, compare:
- Exact plaza name
- FASTag plaza code
- Toll amount
- Transaction date and time
- Direction of travel
- Vehicle registration number
Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza’s FASTag code is 111001.
FASTag and Payment Information
FASTag is the standard payment method at Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza.
Before travelling, make sure the FASTag:
- Is active
- Has sufficient balance
- Is attached correctly to the windscreen
- Is linked to the correct registration number
- Shows the proper 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 heavy trucks can interfere with scanning.
For an incorrect deduction, contact:
- FASTag-issuing bank
- RajmargYatra
- Toll-plaza administration
- National Highway helpline 1033
Keep the transaction SMS, vehicle number, date, time, deducted amount and plaza name 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 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.
Before relying on the Annual Pass at Hirebagewadi, confirm successful activation and plaza eligibility through RajmargYatra.
One passage through an eligible plaza generally counts as one crossing. Travelling through the plaza and later returning normally uses two crossings.
The Annual Pass is linked to the vehicle’s existing FASTag and cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
Facilities and Emergency Contacts
No dedicated public rest area is currently listed at Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza.
Two truck lay-bys are listed on the project corridor at Km 490.000 and Km 434.000, and two static weighbridges are available.
| Service | Contact number |
| National Highway assistance | 1033 |
| Highway emergency service | 1073 |
| Government ambulance | 108 / 102 |
| Crane assistance | 8884413167 |
| Ambulance assistance | 8970135999 / 9560108578 |
| Route-patrol assistance | 8970137999 / 8970136999 |
| Toll-plaza in-charge | 8130006577 |
| Highway administrator / PIU Dharwad | 8130006071 |
| NHAI Regional Office, Bengaluru | 8130006041 |
| Concessionaire representative | 8970999444 |
The nearest listed medical facility is Government Hospital, Hire Bagewadi.
During an emergency, provide:
- NH 48 as the highway number
- Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza as the location
- Direction of travel
- Vehicle registration number
- Nearest kilometre marker or village
- Nature of the emergency
Traffic and Safety Tips
Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza can become busy during morning and evening highway movement, weekends, public holidays, festival travel and peak freight hours.
NH 48 carries heavy interstate bus and truck traffic between Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa-linked routes.
Choose the correct lane early and avoid sudden lane changes.
Maintain additional distance behind heavy vehicles. Reduce speed during monsoon rain, fog, congestion or road repairs.
Do not stop in an active toll lane or on the main carriageway except during a genuine emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza on NH 4 or NH 48?
The current highway number is NH 48. Older NHAI records and road references may still show NH 4.
Q2. How much does a car pay at Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza in 2026–27?
A car, jeep or van pays ₹125 for a single journey, ₹185 for an eligible return journey within 24 hours and ₹4,120 for the standard monthly pass.
Q3. Is there a local commercial vehicle rate?
No separate local-commercial rate is currently published for Hirebagewadi. The 2026–27 tariff leaves that column blank, and the previous NHAI tariff showed it as NA.
Q4. Will a Belagavi-to-Dharwad journey cross Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza?
Normally, yes. Vehicles following the main NH 48 route between Belagavi and Dharwad generally cross Hirebagewadi Toll Plaza.
Q5. How can a nearby resident obtain the ₹360 monthly pass?
The owner should contact the toll office with vehicle 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.
