Manoharabad Toll Plaza is an important toll collection point on National Highway 44 in Medak district, Telangana. It serves vehicles travelling between Hyderabad, Medchal, Manoharabad, Toopran, Chegunta, Kamareddy, Nizamabad and destinations farther north.
The plaza is situated near Kallakal in Manoharabad Mandal. It collects toll for the Chegunta–Bowenpally section of the Nagpur–Hyderabad highway corridor.
Older road records may identify this route as NH 7. Following the renumbering of National Highways, the Hyderabad–Nagpur corridor is now officially numbered NH 44.
Manoharabad Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official name | Manoharabad Fee Plaza |
| Common name | Manoharabad Toll Plaza |
| Location | Near Kallakal and Manoharabad |
| Mandal | Manoharabad |
| District | Medak |
| State | Telangana |
| Current highway number | NH 44 |
| Former highway number | NH 7 |
| Highway section | Chegunta–Bowenpally |
| Project limits | Km 419.793 to Km 481.331 |
| Toll-plaza chainage | Km 443.713 |
| Tollable distance | Approximately 61.538 km |
| Toll-plaza code | 350027 |
| Project type | Public-funded |
| Number of toll lanes | Six |
| Commercial operation began | February 1, 2016 |
| Toll collection agency | Prakash Asphalting & Toll Highways (India) Limited |
| Main payment method | FASTag |
| Toll control room | 8130007238 |
| National Highway helpline | 1033 |
| Approximate coordinates | 17.801103, 78.471683 |
| NHAI project office | PIU Kamareddy |
The plaza handles private cars, passenger buses, taxis, commercial vehicles and heavy goods traffic. It can become busy during weekends, festival holidays and peak travel hours between Hyderabad and northern Telangana.
Manoharabad Toll Plaza Rates
The following toll rates are applicable from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
| Vehicle category | Single journey | Return journey | Monthly pass |
| Car, jeep or van | ₹95 | ₹145 | ₹3,175 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹155 | ₹230 | ₹5,130 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹320 | ₹485 | ₹10,745 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹350 | ₹530 | ₹11,725 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹505 | ₹760 | ₹16,850 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹505 | ₹760 | ₹16,850 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹615 | ₹925 | ₹20,515 |
A car, jeep or van pays ₹95 for one crossing. An eligible return journey costs ₹145 when the outward and return crossings are completed within the permitted 24-hour period.
The standard monthly pass for a car, jeep or van costs ₹3,175. This is different from the concessional local monthly pass available to eligible residents living close to the plaza.
Single and Return-Journey Charges Explained
The ₹95 car rate applies to one crossing through Manoharabad Toll Plaza.
The ₹145 return rate covers one eligible outward and return journey. It does not mean that ₹145 is charged separately in each direction.
For example, a car travelling from Hyderabad towards Toopran and returning through Manoharabad Toll Plaza within 24 hours may pay ₹145 in total instead of two separate ₹95 charges.
The same active FASTag should be used for both crossings. During the first crossing, the system may deduct the single-journey amount. During the second crossing, it normally deducts only the remaining amount required to complete the return tariff.
If the vehicle returns after the permitted period, the second crossing may be treated as another single journey and charged at ₹95.
Drivers should retain both FASTag transaction messages until the return trip has been completed.
Local Commercial Vehicle Rates
Reduced rates may apply to eligible commercial vehicles registered in the district where Manoharabad Toll Plaza is located.
| Vehicle category | Local commercial rate |
| Car, jeep or van used commercially | ₹50 |
| 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 | ₹255 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹255 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹310 |
A Medak district registration number may not be sufficient by itself. The vehicle owner may be required to provide:
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Valid commercial permit
- Residential or business-address proof
- Active FASTag linked to the vehicle
- Documents proving local commercial operation
- Application approved by the toll administration
The reduced rate should not be assumed to activate automatically. Vehicle owners should contact the toll office and complete the required verification.
Local Resident Monthly Pass
An eligible person living within 20 kilometres of Manoharabad 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: ₹360 per month
Applicants may be asked 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
- Completed local-pass application
The concession is linked to a specific resident, vehicle and FASTag. Merely owning a vehicle registered in Medak district does not automatically qualify the owner.
The toll administration must verify that the applicant lives within the permitted 20-kilometre distance before activating the pass.
Address and Exact Location
The commonly used address is: Manoharabad Toll Plaza, Km 443.713, NH 44, near Kallakal, Manoharabad Mandal, Medak District, Telangana 502336.
The approximate coordinates are:
- Latitude: 17.801103
- Longitude: 78.471683
Directions to Manoharabad Toll Plaza
1. From Hyderabad
Travel north towards Secunderabad, Bowenpally, Kompally and Medchal using NH 44.
Continue beyond Medchal towards Kallakal, Manoharabad, Toopran and Kamareddy. Remain on the northbound carriageway and follow the toll-lane signs while approaching Manoharabad.
2. From Secunderabad
Travel towards Bowenpally and join NH 44 towards Kompally and Medchal.
Continue north through the Medchal section. Manoharabad Toll Plaza is reached near Kallakal before the Toopran and Chegunta sections.
3. From Medchal
Join NH 44 towards Manoharabad, Toopran, Kamareddy and Nizamabad.
Continue on the main Nagpur-bound carriageway. Follow signs for Kallakal and Manoharabad Toll Plaza.
4. From Toopran
Travel south on NH 44 towards Manoharabad, Medchal and Hyderabad.
Continue on the Hyderabad-bound carriageway. The toll plaza is reached near Kallakal before entering the Medchal-side highway section.
5. From Kamareddy
Travel south on NH 44 towards Ramayampet, Chegunta, Toopran, Medchal and Hyderabad.
Continue beyond Chegunta and Toopran. Follow the signs for Manoharabad Toll Plaza while approaching Kallakal.
6. From Nizamabad
Travel south on NH 44 towards Kamareddy and Hyderabad.
The complete Nizamabad–Hyderabad journey may involve other toll plazas. Manoharabad’s ₹95 car charge should not be treated as the total toll for the entire route.
Manoharabad and Raikal Toll Plazas Are Different
Manoharabad Toll Plaza and Raikal Toll Plaza are separate toll collection points on NH 44.
Manoharabad is located north of Hyderabad on the Nagpur–Hyderabad corridor. Raikal is situated south of Hyderabad near Shadnagar on the Hyderabad–Bengaluru corridor.
A vehicle travelling from northern Telangana towards Mahabubnagar or Kurnool may cross both plazas after passing through or around Hyderabad.
The ₹95 car charge at Manoharabad covers only the applicable Chegunta–Bowenpally toll section. It is not the complete toll for a long journey across Telangana.
FASTag and Payment Information
FASTag is the standard toll-payment method at Manoharabad Toll Plaza. Before travelling, drivers should ensure that the tag:
- Is active and has sufficient balance
- Is correctly fixed to the windscreen
- Is linked to the correct vehicle registration number
- Shows the proper vehicle category
- Has completed the required KYC
- Is not damaged, suspended or blacklisted
Maintain sufficient distance from the vehicle ahead while entering the toll lane. Driving too close may prevent the scanner from identifying each FASTag separately.
Check the transaction message after crossing. It should show the plaza name, transaction time and amount deducted.
An incorrect deduction can be reported through the FASTag-issuing bank, RajmargYatra or the National Highway helpline 1033.
FASTag Annual Pass
Eligible privately registered, non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans may use the NHAI FASTag Annual Pass at approved National Highway and National Expressway toll plazas.
The Annual Pass costs ₹3,075 for the 2026–27 financial year. It remains valid for one year from activation or 200 toll-plaza crossings, whichever is completed first.
Each one-way passage through Manoharabad Toll Plaza normally counts as one crossing. Travelling through the plaza and later returning normally counts as two crossings.
Before purchasing or relying on the pass, drivers should confirm that:
- Manoharabad Fee Plaza appears in the eligible-plaza list
- The vehicle is privately registered and non-commercial
- The registered category is car, jeep or van
- The FASTag is linked to the correct registration number
- The FASTag is active and KYC-compliant
The Annual Pass is activated on the vehicle’s existing FASTag. It cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
Highway Facilities and Emergency Contacts
A rest area is listed near Km 443.950, close to Manoharabad Toll Plaza. A dedicated truck lay-by or weighbridge is not shown in the current plaza information.
| Service | Contact number |
| National Highway emergency assistance | 1033 |
| Highway emergency service | 1073 |
| Toll control room | 8130007238 |
| Crane assistance | 9005026475 |
| Ambulance assistance | 8008875552 |
| Route-patrol assistance | 9618449333 |
| General emergency service | 112 |
| Government ambulance | 108 |
| NHAI PIU Kamareddy | 8130006139 |
When requesting assistance, provide:
- NH 44 as the highway number
- Direction of travel
- Nearest kilometre marker
- Vehicle registration number
- Nature of the emergency
Drivers should stop only at authorised rest areas, fuel stations or parking locations. Stopping on the toll approach or active highway shoulder can be dangerous.
Traffic and Safety Tips
Manoharabad Toll Plaza may experience increased traffic during:
- Morning and evening peak hours
- Friday and Sunday travel periods
- Public holidays and long weekends
- Festival journeys
- Heavy commercial-vehicle movement
- Road repairs or traffic diversions
- Monsoon rainfall
Choose the correct toll lane early and avoid sudden lane changes near the booths. Maintain additional distance from buses, trucks and multi-axle vehicles.
During heavy rain, reduce speed and allow more braking distance. Early-morning fog or poor visibility may occasionally affect the route during cooler months.
Local vehicles and motorcycles may enter through service roads and village connections around Kallakal and Manoharabad. Remain alert after leaving the toll-plaza area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Why did FASTag deduct ₹95 first and another ₹50 during my return?
A: For an eligible car return journey, the total charge is ₹145. The system may deduct ₹95 during the first crossing and the remaining ₹50 during the return crossing.
Q2: Does the FASTag Annual Pass work at Manoharabad?
A: It may be used by eligible private cars, jeeps and vans when Manoharabad Fee Plaza appears in the approved RajmargYatra list. One passage in each direction counts separately.
Q3: Will a Hyderabad-to-Toopran journey cross Manoharabad Toll Plaza?
A: Normally, yes. Vehicles using NH 44 from Hyderabad through Medchal and Kallakal towards Toopran generally cross Manoharabad Toll Plaza.
Q4: What should I do if FASTag shows the wrong vehicle category?
A: Save the transaction message and check the vehicle category registered with the FASTag issuer. Contact the issuing bank to correct the classification and dispute any excess toll deduction.
