Amakathadu Toll Plaza is an important National Highway fee-collection point on NH 44 in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located near Amakathadu village in Krishnagiri Mandal at Km 250.700 on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway corridor.
The plaza serves private cars, buses, tourist vehicles, trucks and commercial traffic travelling between Kurnool, Veldurthi, Dhone, Gooty, Anantapur, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Older NHAI records identify this road as NH 7, while the current highway number is NH 44. FASTag statements normally show Amakathadu or plaza code 352026.
Amakathadu Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official name | Amakathadu Fee Plaza |
| Common name | Amakathadu Toll Plaza |
| Location | Near Amakathadu village, Krishnagiri Mandal |
| District | Kurnool |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Current highway number | NH 44 |
| Former highway number | NH 7 |
| Highway section | Hyderabad-Bengaluru |
| Project limits | Km 211.000 to Km 295.000 |
| Toll-plaza chainage | Km 250.700 |
| Current tollable distance | 68.300 kilometres |
| FASTag plaza code | 352026 |
| Project type | Public-funded |
| Road configuration | Four-lane highway |
| Number of toll lanes | 12 |
| Fee notification date | February 18, 2013 |
| Commercial operation date | May 16, 2013 |
| Current collection agency | Sri Sri Enterprises |
| Toll control room | 8130006291 |
| Toll-plaza in-charge | Noorulla – 7337417003 |
| National Highway helpline | 1033 |
| Approximate coordinates | 15.48468, 77.897632 |
| Nearest police station | Veldurthi Town Police Station |
| NHAI project office | PIU Anantapur |
| Postal area | Amakathadu / Veldurthi, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh 518216 |
Amakathadu Toll Plaza Rates
The following charges are effective from July 22, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
| Vehicle category | Single journey | Return journey | Monthly pass | Local commercial rate |
| Car, jeep or van | ₹145 | ₹215 | ₹4,770 | ₹70 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹230 | ₹345 | ₹7,700 | ₹115 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹485 | ₹725 | ₹16,140 | ₹240 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹530 | ₹790 | ₹17,605 | ₹265 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹760 | ₹1,140 | ₹25,305 | ₹380 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹760 | ₹1,140 | ₹25,305 | ₹380 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹925 | ₹1,385 | ₹30,810 | ₹460 |
A private car, jeep or van pays ₹145 for one crossing through Amakathadu Toll Plaza.
An eligible outward and return journey costs ₹215 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 ₹4,770. It is different from the concessional local-resident monthly pass.
Single and Return-Journey Charges Explained
The ₹145 car toll applies to one passage through Amakathadu Toll Plaza. The ₹215 return tariff covers one outward crossing and one eligible return crossing. It does not mean that ₹215 is charged during each passage.
A typical FASTag deduction may appear as:
- First crossing: ₹145
- Eligible return crossing: ₹70
- Total charge for both crossings: ₹215
The same vehicle and active FASTag should be used for both passages.
If the return does not satisfy the applicable 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 Kurnool district.
A qualifying local commercial car, jeep or van may pay ₹70 instead of the normal ₹145 single-journey charge.
The listed local-commercial rates are:
- Car, jeep or van: ₹70
- Light commercial vehicle or minibus: ₹115
- Bus or two-axle truck: ₹240
- Vehicle with up to three axles: ₹265
- Four-to-six-axle vehicle: ₹380
- Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment: ₹380
- Seven or more axles: ₹460
A Kurnool registration number alone may not automatically activate the concession.
The operator may need to provide 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 Amakathadu 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 details
- 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 ₹4,770 monthly pass.
Address and Exact Location
The commonly used address is:
Amakathadu Toll Plaza, NH 44, near Amakathadu village, Krishnagiri Mandal, Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh 518216.
Approximate coordinates:
- Latitude: 15.48468
- Longitude: 77.897632
Why Some Records Show NH 7
Amakathadu Toll Plaza was originally documented on NH 7.
Following National Highway renumbering, the Hyderabad-Bengaluru corridor is now identified as NH 44.
Older toll documents may therefore show NH 7, while current FASTag and highway records show NH 44.
The toll-plaza chainage remains Km 250.700.
Directions to Amakathadu Toll Plaza
1. From Kurnool
Travel south on NH 44 towards Veldurthi, Dhone, Gooty and Anantapur.
Continue through the Veldurthi side of the corridor. Amakathadu Toll Plaza is reached near Amakathadu village.
2. From Veldurthi
Join NH 44 and travel towards Dhone or Kurnool according to the destination.
The plaza lies close to the Veldurthi-Amakathadu section, so short local trips may cross or avoid it depending on the highway entry point.
3. From Dhone
Travel north or northeast towards NH 44 and Veldurthi.
Join the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway and continue towards Amakathadu and Kurnool.
4. From Anantapur
Travel north on NH 44 towards Gooty, Kurnool and Hyderabad.
A long Anantapur-to-Kurnool journey may cross Marur, Kasepalli and Amakathadu toll plazas because they cover different sections of NH 44.
5. From Hyderabad
Travel south on NH 44 towards Kurnool and Bengaluru.
Continue beyond Kurnool towards Veldurthi and Dhone to reach Amakathadu Toll Plaza.
Amakathadu, Kasepalli and Marur Are Different Toll Plazas
Amakathadu, Kasepalli and Marur are separate fee plazas on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru section of NH 44.
Amakathadu is at Km 250.700, Kasepalli at Km 310.200 and Marur at Km 376.075.
A long journey towards Anantapur or Bengaluru may therefore create separate FASTag deductions at these plazas.
These deductions 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
Amakathadu Toll Plaza’s FASTag code is 352026.
FASTag and Payment Information
FASTag is the standard payment method at Amakathadu Toll Plaza.
Before travelling, make sure 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 heavy trucks may interfere with 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 crossings,
whichever occurs first.
Before relying on it at Amakathadu, confirm successful activation through RajmargYatra.
One passage through an eligible plaza normally counts as one crossing.
Facilities and Emergency Contacts
The current plaza listing does not show a dedicated public rest area or truck lay-by at Amakathadu.
Two static weighbridges are listed at the plaza.
| Service | Contact number |
| National Highway assistance | 1033 |
| Highway emergency service | 1073 |
| Government ambulance | 108 / 102 |
| Toll control room | 8130006291 |
| Toll-plaza in-charge | 7337417003 |
| Crane assistance | 9989929978 / 9885655635 |
| Ambulance assistance | 8897668884 / 9866946244 |
| Route-patrol assistance | 8897732621 / 7659960036 / 9703594972 / 6300953882 |
| Veldurthi Town Police | 8518259462 |
| PIU Anantapur | 8130006269 |
| NHAI Regional Office, Vijayawada | 8130006067 |
Nearby medical support includes Government Hospital, Veldurthi and other hospitals along the Veldurthi-Kurnool corridor.
During an emergency, provide:
- NH 44 as the highway number
- Amakathadu Toll Plaza as the location
- Direction of travel
- Vehicle registration number
- Nearest kilometre marker or village
- Nature of the emergency
Traffic and Safety Tips
Amakathadu Toll Plaza may become busy during weekends, public holidays, festival travel and peak freight hours.
NH 44 carries heavy interstate bus, truck and container traffic between Hyderabad, Kurnool, Anantapur and Bengaluru.
Choose the correct toll lane early and avoid sudden lane changes.
Maintain extra distance behind heavy vehicles and reduce speed during rain, congestion, road repairs or poor visibility.
Do not stop in an active toll lane or on the main carriageway except during a genuine emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is Amakathadu Toll Plaza on NH 7 or NH 44?
The current highway number is NH 44. Older NHAI records show NH 7 because the Hyderabad-Bengaluru corridor was renumbered.
Q2. How much does a car pay at Amakathadu Toll Plaza in 2026–27?
A car, jeep or van pays ₹145 for a single journey, ₹215 for an eligible return journey and ₹4,770 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 ₹70 per crossing, subject to district-registration and verification requirements.
Q4. Will a Kurnool-to-Anantapur journey cross Amakathadu Toll Plaza?
Normally, yes. Vehicles following the main NH 44 route generally cross Amakathadu and may also cross Kasepalli and Marur farther south.
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 private and non-commercial.
