Raikal Toll Plaza is an important toll collection point on National Highway 44 in Ranga Reddy district, Telangana. It serves vehicles travelling between Hyderabad, Shamshabad, Shadnagar, Jadcherla, Mahabubnagar, Kurnool and destinations farther south.
The plaza is situated near Raikal village in Farooqnagar Mandal, south of Shadnagar. It collects toll for the Thondapalli–Jadcherla section of NH 44.
Older road records may identify this route as NH 7. Following the renumbering of National Highways, the Hyderabad–Bengaluru corridor is now officially numbered NH 44.
Raikal Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official name | Raikal Fee Plaza |
| Common name | Raikal Toll Plaza |
| Location | Near Raikal village and Shadnagar |
| Mandal | Farooqnagar |
| District | Ranga Reddy |
| State | Telangana |
| Current highway number | NH 44 |
| Former highway number | NH 7 |
| Highway section | Thondapalli–Jadcherla |
| Project chainage | Km 22.300 to Km 80.306 |
| Toll-plaza chainage | Km 54.290 |
| Tollable distance | Approximately 58.006 km |
| Toll-plaza code | 34001 |
| Project type | Public-funded |
| Highway configuration | Four-lane section |
| Number of toll lanes | Ten |
| Toll collection agency | Jadcherla Expressways Limited |
| Main payment method | FASTag |
| Toll control room | 8130007259 |
| National Highway helpline | 1033 |
| Approximate coordinates | 17.005867, 78.194493 |
| Nearest major town | Shadnagar |
| Nearest police station | Shadnagar Police Station |
Raikal Toll Plaza handles private cars, tourist vehicles, interstate buses and heavy goods traffic. The road is one of the main connections between Hyderabad, southern Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Raikal Toll Plaza Rates
The following toll charges are applicable from October 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026.
| Vehicle category | Single journey | Return journey | Monthly pass |
| Car, jeep or van | ₹80 | ₹120 | ₹2,400 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹140 | ₹210 | ₹4,195 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹280 | ₹420 | ₹8,390 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹450 | ₹675 | ₹13,485 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹450 | ₹675 | ₹13,485 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹450 | ₹675 | ₹13,485 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹450 | ₹675 | ₹13,485 |
A car, jeep or van pays ₹80 for a single crossing. An eligible return journey costs ₹120 when both crossings are completed within the permitted period.
The rates are due for revision after August 31, 2026. Travellers crossing the plaza on or after September 1, 2026, should confirm the revised amount through the toll control room or check the FASTag transaction message.
Single and Return-Journey Rates Explained
The ₹80 car rate applies to one crossing through Raikal Toll Plaza.
The ₹120 return rate covers an eligible outward and return journey through the same plaza. It does not mean that ₹120 is charged separately in each direction.
For example, a car travelling from Hyderabad towards Jadcherla and returning through Raikal Toll Plaza within the permitted period may pay a total toll of ₹120 instead of two separate ₹80 single-journey charges.
The same active FASTag should be used for both journeys. The system records the first crossing and normally adjusts the discounted return amount during the second transaction.
When the vehicle returns after the permitted validity period, the second crossing may be treated as another single journey. Drivers should keep the FASTag transaction messages until both journeys are completed.
Local Resident Monthly Pass
Published toll-plaza information lists concessional monthly passes for eligible residents living close to Raikal Toll Plaza.
| Distance of residence from plaza | Local monthly-pass charge |
| Within 10 kilometres | ₹150 |
| More than 10 km and within 20 kilometres | ₹300 |
These concessional passes are intended for eligible private vehicles and are different from the standard ₹2,400 monthly pass shown in the main toll-rate table.
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
- Completed application form
The pass is normally linked to a particular resident, vehicle and FASTag. A Telangana or Ranga Reddy district registration number does not automatically qualify the owner.
The toll office must verify the applicant’s residential distance and documents before activating the concession.
Local Commercial Vehicle Concession
The current published rate table does not provide separate local-commercial vehicle rates for Raikal Toll Plaza.
Commercial vehicle owners should not assume that a local registration number will automatically result in a reduced deduction. Eligibility may depend on the vehicle category, permit, place of registration, nature of operation and toll-project rules.
Owners seeking a commercial concession should contact the toll control room and obtain written confirmation before applying.
Address and Exact Location
The commonly used address is: Raikal Toll Plaza, Km 54.290, NH 44, near Raikal village, Farooqnagar Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana 509202.
The approximate coordinates are:
Latitude: 17.005867
Longitude: 78.194493
Directions to Raikal Toll Plaza
1. From Hyderabad
Travel south using the PV Narasimha Rao Expressway or another suitable route towards Shamshabad.
Join NH 44 towards Bengaluru, Shadnagar, Jadcherla and Kurnool. Continue past the airport-area highway connections and Thondapalli.
Proceed through the Shadnagar section. Raikal Toll Plaza is reached south of Shadnagar on the Jadcherla-bound carriageway.
2. From Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Leave the airport through the authorised road connection and join NH 44 towards Bengaluru and Kurnool.
Continue south past Thondapalli and towards Shadnagar. Remain on the main highway until the signs for Raikal Toll Plaza appear.
3. From Shadnagar
Join NH 44 towards Jadcherla, Mahabubnagar and Kurnool.
Continue south on the main carriageway. The plaza is located near Raikal village, a short distance beyond the Shadnagar area.
4. From Jadcherla
Travel north on NH 44 towards Shadnagar, Shamshabad and Hyderabad.
Continue through the Balanagar side towards Raikal. Follow the toll-lane signs and select the appropriate FASTag lane before reaching the booths.
5. From Mahabubnagar
Use the appropriate road connection towards Jadcherla and join NH 44 towards Hyderabad.
Travel north through the Jadcherla section. Raikal Toll Plaza is reached before Shadnagar.
6. From Kurnool
Travel north on NH 44 towards Mahabubnagar, Jadcherla, Shadnagar and Hyderabad.
The complete Kurnool–Hyderabad journey includes other toll plazas. Therefore, Raikal’s ₹80 car charge should not be treated as the total toll cost for the entire journey.
FASTag and Payment Information
FASTag is the standard payment method at Raikal Toll Plaza. Before travelling, drivers should ensure that the tag:
- Is active and has enough balance
- Is properly fixed to the windscreen
- Is linked to the correct registration number
- Shows the correct vehicle category
- Has completed the required KYC
- Is not damaged, suspended or blacklisted
Drivers should maintain enough distance from the vehicle ahead while entering the toll lane. This helps the scanner read each tag separately and reduces the risk of an incorrect deduction.
Check the FASTag transaction message after crossing. A wrong deduction can be reported to the issuing bank or through the National Highway helpline.
FASTag Annual Pass
Eligible privately registered, non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans can use the FASTag Annual Pass at approved National Highway and National Expressway toll plazas.
The pass costs ₹3,075 for the 2026–27 financial year. It remains valid for one year or 200 toll-plaza crossings, whichever is completed first.
At an open toll plaza such as Raikal, each one-way passage counts as one crossing. Passing through the plaza and later returning normally counts as two crossings.
Before purchasing the pass, drivers should confirm that:
- Raikal Toll Plaza appears on the eligible-plaza list
- The vehicle is privately registered and non-commercial
- The FASTag is linked to the correct registration number
- The vehicle category is car, jeep or van
- The FASTag is active and KYC-compliant
The annual pass is activated on the vehicle’s existing FASTag and cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
Highway Facilities
Facilities connected with Raikal Toll Plaza include:
- One rest area
- One truck lay-by
- Toll control-room assistance
- Ambulance support
- Crane and vehicle-recovery assistance
- Route-patrol service
- National Highway emergency support
A static weighbridge is not listed among the published facilities at the plaza.
Drivers should stop only at authorised rest areas, fuel stations or roadside facilities. Parking on the main carriageway or toll-plaza approach is unsafe.
Emergency Services and Contact Numbers
| Service | Contact number |
| National Highway emergency assistance | 1033 |
| Toll control room | 8130007259 |
| Crane assistance | 7267987943 |
| Ambulance assistance | 9959911374 |
| Route-patrol assistance | 9866899400 |
| General emergency services | 112 |
| Ambulance services | 108 |
| Shadnagar Police Station | 08548-252333 |
| NHAI PIU Hyderabad | 8130006138 |
| NHAI Regional Office, Hyderabad | 8130006049 |
When requesting help, provide the highway number, direction of travel, nearest kilometre marker, vehicle registration number and nature of the emergency.
Traffic and Safety Tips
NH 44 carries heavy passenger, bus and commercial traffic between Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Raikal Toll Plaza may experience increased traffic during:
- Morning and evening travel hours
- Friday and Sunday evenings
- Public holidays and long weekends
- Festival travel periods
- School and college holidays
- Peak journeys between Hyderabad and Bengaluru
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 monsoon rain, reduce speed and allow more braking distance. Early-morning fog or poor visibility can occasionally affect the highway during cooler months.
Local vehicles may enter or leave through service-road connections around Shadnagar and Raikal. Drivers should remain alert after crossing the toll plaza.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the car toll at Raikal Toll Plaza?
A car, jeep or van pays ₹80 for a single journey. An eligible return journey costs ₹120 under the rates applicable up to August 31, 2026.
Q2. Where is Raikal Toll Plaza located?
It is located at Km 54.290 on NH 44 near Raikal village and Shadnagar in Ranga Reddy district, Telangana.
Q3. Is Raikal Toll Plaza on NH 44 or NH 7?
It is on present-day NH 44. Older road records may show NH 7, which was the highway’s previous number.
Q4. Is a local monthly pass available?
Yes. Published information lists a ₹150 monthly pass for eligible residents within 10 kilometres and ₹300 for those living more than 10 kilometres but within 20 kilometres of the plaza.
