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Andheri
Andheri ( n̪d̪ʱeɾiː is a locality in the western part of the city of Mumbai in India. Udayanagari, the name of a hill near the Mahakali caves, inspired the name Andheri. On the former islet of Versova, also known as Vasave, there was another cluster of native East Indians. Andheri east and west are key areas in Mumbai, with several film studios and TV news channels. high-profile police cases. Andheri west is covered by a fire complaint filed at the Oshiwara police station. MIDC, Andheri has a jewelry production unit (east). Government For administrative purposes, the area is separated into Andheri West and Andheri East. Andheri West comes under K/W ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation while Andheri East comes under the K/E ward of the same. Transportation The Andheri railway station is among the busiest railway stations in the city The expansion of the Mumbai Metro in the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor is a part of the government's master transportati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andheri Railway Station
Andheri (station code: A (Western)/AD (Harbour)/ADH (Indian Railways)) is a passenger rail station located at Andheri suburb of Mumbai. It serves the Western line and Harbour lines of the Mumbai Suburban Railway. It is also a stop for some express trains and August Kranti Rajdhani Express. The station also inter-connects the Line 1 of the Andheri metro station. Andheri station first came under prominence after the development of Salsette–Trombay Railway services in 1928 by the British Empire of India during the pre-independence period. With a pre-eminent number of passengers boarding daily, it has been termed "one of the busiest stations" in Mumbai surpassing Ghatkopar station on the Central line. In 2014, the station, along with and stations, was re-developed and expanded with the expenditure of . In addition, the station has two bus stations operating more than 30 bus routes. History Salsette–Trombay railway service The Indian Railways was first established by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Line 1 (Mumbai Metro)
The ''Blue Line'' of thMumbai Metro 1 or the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Line, is part of the metro system for the city of Mumbai, India. The 11.40 km line is fully elevated, and consists of 12 stations from Versova to Ghatkopar. The line connects the eastern and western suburbs of Mumbai. It was built at an estimated cost of and is operated by the Metro One Operation Pvt Ltd (MOOPL) on a 5-year contract. This special purpose vehicle, namely, Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (Mumnbai Metro 1) was incorporated for the implementation of the projectReliance Infrastructureholds 74% of the equity share capital of MMOPL, and remaining 26% is witMMRDA The Mumbai Metro 1 Blue Line started operations on 8 June 2014. It has the eighth highest passenger density of any metro line in the world. The Blue Line has the steepest curve of any metro line in India. There are a total of 64 curves on the line, with the steepest curve being 107 meters. History Background The Government of Mahar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Schools And Colleges In Andheri
The following is a list of schools and colleges in Andheri, Mumbai, India: * The Little Flower's High School and College * The Little Buds International Pre-School Municipal Andheri East municipal schools They include:Information of Municipal Schools Buildings " . pp. 39–46/102. Retrieved on 21 October 2017. * Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Marg Marathi School, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Marg U.P. Hindi School, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Marg Gujarati School, and Dr. S. Radhakri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Line 7 (Mumbai Metro)
Red Line 7 of the Mumbai Metro is part of the metro system for the city of Mumbai, India. The line is partially elevated ( section completed, and under construction) and partially underground ( underground section under construction), and consists of 29 (14 elevated under construction, 12 elevated approved and 3 underground approved) stations, stretching from Golden Nest, Bhayander in the north as Metro 9 to CSMIA T2 in the south as Line 7A. Planning In February 2017, the MMRDA announced that the DMRC was preparing a detailed project report (DPR) on Red line extension, a proposed 9 km extension of Red Line from Dahisar to Bhayander, via Mira Road. Preliminary plans prepared jointly by MMRDA and DMRC, proposed a 9 km elevated extension of Red Line from Dahisar to Bhayander, via Mira Road. The extension will have 9 stations, with an inter-station distance of 1 km. The line will run parallel to the Surat-Dahisar Highway, then turn left at Kashi Mira Junction, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andheri Metro Station
Andheri (Officially, LIC Andheri), is a metro station on Line 1 of the Mumbai Metro serving the Andheri suburb of Mumbai, India. It was opened to the public on 8 June 2014. After Ghatkopar, Andheri is the busiest station on Line 1, with a daily passenger traffic of 72,125 in February 2017. The Andheri station is connected with the Andheri railway station's foot-over bridge through a skywalk. MMOPL later built a shorter connector that reduced the time taken by commuters to switch systems. Like other Line 1 stations, the interior walls of Andheri station are embellished with murals. The designs at Andheri were styled by three third-year architecture students: Shamika Desai, Misri Patel, and Shriya Sanil. History In February 2017, MMOPL announced that Andheri station would be rebranded as Bank of Baroda Andheri Metro station, as part of a sponsorship deal. Station layout Connections Exits See also *Public transport in Mumbai *List of Mumbai Metro stations * List of r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Express Highway Metro Station
Western Express Highway, (Officially, Bisleri Western Express Highway )Abbreviated- Bisleri WEH, is a metro station on Line 1 of the Mumbai Metro serving the Andheri suburb of Mumbai, India. It is the flagship station of the line and was opened to the public on 8 June 2014. History In August 2016, MMOPL announced that WEH station would be rebranded as MagicBricks WEH Metro station, as part of a sponsorship deal. Station layout Facilities List of food outlets available are: Monginis, Burger King, Jumbo King and Bisleri Connections The station will be an interchange station between Lines 1 and 7 of the Metro once the latter is commissioned. Exits See also *Public transport in Mumbai *List of Mumbai Metro stations * List of rapid transit systems in India *List of Metro Systems *Western Express Highway The Western Express Highway, abbreviated to WEH (officially Ali Yavar Jung Marg after the former Governor of Maharashtra), is a major north–south 8-10 lane arte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai Metro
The Mumbai Metro is a rapid transit (MRT) system serving the city of Mumbai and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region in Maharashtra, India.Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority is responsible authority for maintaining the metro system. Maha Metro is responsible for all the metro rail projects undergoing in Maharashtra except the Mumbai Metropolitan Area. The system is designed to reduce traffic congestion in the city, and supplement the overcrowded Mumbai Suburban Railway network. It is being built in three phases over a 15-year period, with overall completion expected in October 2026. When completed, the core system will comprise fourteen high-capacity metro railway lines and one metrolite line, spanning a total of (24% underground, the rest elevated, with a minuscule portion built at-grade), and serviced by 286 stations. Line 1 of the Mumbai Metro Line 1 is operated by Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL), a joint venture between Reliance Infrastructure (69%), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai Suburban District
Mumbai Suburban district (Marathi: ''Mumbai Upanagar Jilhā'') is the second most populous district of Maharashtra in the Konkan Division. With its administrative headquarters in Bandra, the district consists of three subdivisions or tehsils (townships): Kurla, Andheri, and Borivali. The district along with Mumbai City district and other suburban localities make up ''Greater Mumbai''. The district occupies an area of 446 km2. This is the second smallest district of Maharashtra, and the jurisdiction of Mumbai Suburban district extends from Bandra to Dahisar, from Kurla to Mulund, and from Kurla up to Trombay creek. The district is one of the largest in the country by population. The current population is 9,356,962, according to the 2011 census of India, making it the fifth most populous district in India (out of 672). The Mithi River is the main river in the district. Officer Members of Parliament *Gopal Shetty (BJP) *Gajanan Kirtikar ( SS(UBT)) * Manoj Kotak (BJP) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mira Road
Mira Road (Marathi pronunciation: iɾaː is a suburb in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai which stretches from Bandra to Bhayander in Mumbai Metropolitan Region situated in the north-western portion of Salsette Island, Maharashtra state, India. Mira road has a large Gujarati population followed by Marathis and others. Mira road is in the Northern part of Mumbai City and lies in the North west ward within the jurisdiction of Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation . History The rise of Mumbai's real estate prices has been instrumental in the development of the Mira-Bhayandar region. From 1947 onwards, primarily developed by Bharat Shah the rise in real estate prices prompted several largely lower and middle-income families to migrate to the satellite cities of Mumbai like Virar, Vasai and Nalasopara. At that time, the Mira-Bhayandar area was part of a Gram Panchayat and was consisted primarily of agricultural land, majorly rice. This delayed and deterred builders from starting dev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jogeshwari
Jogeshwari (Pronunciation: ͡ʒoɡeːʃʋəɾiː is a suburb located in the western part of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is notable for its caves - 'Jogeshwari Caves', particularly one containing a shrine of the Hindu Goddess Jogeshwari, Lord Shiva and the deity Hanuman. It belongs to the K/E Ward of Mumbai. On the Mumbai Suburban Railway, (which is part of the Indian Western Railway line,) that runs from Churchgate to Dahanu, Jogeshwari is north of and next to Andheri and has a train station of the same name. The Jogeshwari - Vikhroli Link Road connects Jogeshwari a western suburb of Mumbai with Vikhroli an eastern suburb. This road typically experiences traffic jams during peak hours but has improved access and connectivity between the city's suburbs. For healthcare a public governed HBT trauma hospital is located near the Western express highway. Education * Ismail Yusuf College Ismail Yusuf College, is the fourth oldest college of Mumbai, India. ''"I Y college"' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanjurmarg
Kanjur Marg (Marathi pronunciation: Help:IPA/Marathi, [kaɲd͡zuɾmaːɾɡ]) is a suburb in east central Mumbai. Kanjurmarg railway station is the main access point for IIT Bombay, Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Powai, KV Powai, Larsen & Toubro, L&T, Hiranandani Gardens, and other locations in Powai. The station was built in 1968 and named after the local Kanjur village.''Star Track''; ''Times of India'' Mumbai; pg-2; 2006-04-21 Colleges * Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, IIT Bombay * PACE IIT & Medical Coaching Centre References Suburbs of Mumbai {{Mumbai-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lokhandwala Complex
Lokhandwala Complex, also known as Lokhandwala, is a large upmarket and affluent residential and commercial neighbourhood in Andheri West suburb in Mumbai, India. It is approximately 5 km from Andheri station. The name Lokhandwala comes from the name of the developer with the construction firm beinLokhandwala Constructions Pvt. Ltd.It was the primary developer of the suburb of Versova, which was previously basically a marshland. It is the starting point of Line 6 of the city's metro system. History When Siraj Lokhandwala, proprietor of Lokhandwala Constructions, spotted the vast marshland in the area of Versova in 1968 he decided to purchase the area for development. He was discouraged by every broker in Mumbai from buying the land, simply because they felt that no one would wish to live at a comparative distance from the old centre of Mumbai. Today, however,Lokhandwala Complex is one of the most eagerly aspired to and most desirable suburbs of Mumbai. A veritable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
