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Thane
Thane (; previously known as Thana, List of renamed Indian cities and states#Maharashtra, the official name until 1996) is a metropolitan city located on the northwestern side of the list of Indian states, state of Maharashtra in India and on the northeastern side of Mumbai. It is an immediate neighbour of Mumbai city proper, and a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. It is situated in the north-eastern portion of the Salsette Island. Thane city is situated entirely within Thane taluka, one of the seven talukas of Thane district. It serves as the headquarters of the district. Thane city ranks as the 15th most populous city in India, with a population of 1,890,000 according to the 2011 census. Etymology and other names The ancient name of Thana was . It appears as in early medieval Arab sources. The name Thane has been variously Romanised as Tana, Thana, Thâṇâ, and Thame. Ibn Battuta and Abulfeda knew it as KukinTana; Duarte Barbosa as TanaMayambu. Before Renaming of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thane District
Thane district (Pronunciation: Help:IPA/Marathi, [ʈʰaːɳe], previously named Taana or Thana) is a districts of Maharashtra, district in the Konkan Division of Maharashtra, India. At the 2011 Census it was the most populated district in the country, with 11,060,148 inhabitants; however, in August 2014 the district was split into two with the creation of a new Palghar district, leaving the reduced Thane district with a 2011 census population of 8,070,032. The headquarters of the district is the city of Thane. Other major cities in the district are Navi Mumbai, Municipal Corporation of Kalyan-Dombivli, Kalyan-Dombivli, Mira-Bhayander, Bhiwandi, Ulhasnagar, Ambarnath, Badlapur, Murbad and Shahapur (Thane), Shahapur. The district is situated between 18°42' and 20°20' north latitudes and 72°45' and 73°48' east longitudes. The revised area of the district is 4,214 km2. The district is bounded by Nashik District, Nashik district to the north east, Pune District, Pune and Ahm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thane (Lok Sabha Constituency)
Thane Lok Sabha constituency (formerly, Thana Lok Sabha constituency) is one of the 48 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies of Maharashtra state in western India. Assembly segments At present, after the implementation of the President of India, Presidential notification on delimitation on 19 February 2008, Thane Lok Sabha constituency comprises six Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments. These segments are: Members of Parliament In 1952 and 1957, this Thane area contributed two members to Lok Sabha. *1952: Govind Dharmaji Vartak, Indian National Congress *1952: Anant Savalaram Nandkar, Indian National Congress (ST) *1952:Choithram Gidwani, Choithram Partabrai Gidwani, PSP *1952 (by-poll): Yashwantrao Martandrao Mukne, Indian National Congress (ST) *1957: Shamrao Vishnu Parulekar, Communist Party of India *1957: Laxman Mahadu Matera, Communist Party of India (ST) In 2008, the Delimitation Commission of India split the seat into Thane and Kalyan Lok Sabha constituen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maharashtra
Maharashtra () is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, the Indian states of Karnataka and Goa to the south, Telangana to the southeast and Chhattisgarh to the east, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to the north, and the Indian union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu to the northwest. Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India, the third most populous country subdivision in South Asia and the fourth-most populous in the world. The state is divided into 6 divisions and 36 districts. Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra due to its historical significance as a major trading port and its status as India's financial hub, housing key institutions and a diverse economy. Additionally, Mumbai's well-developed infrastructure and cultural diversity make it a suitable administrative center for the state, and the most populous urban are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thane Municipal Corporation
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) is the governing body of the city of Thane in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The municipal corporation consisting of democratically elected members, is headed by a mayor and administers the city's infrastructure, public services and transport. Members from the nation's and state's leading political parties such as the Nationalist Congress Party, Indian National Congress, Shiv Sena, Bhartiya Janata Party The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP; , ) is a political party in India and one of the two major Indian political parties alongside the Indian National Congress. BJP emerged out from Syama Prasad Mukherjee's Bharatiya Jana Sangh. Since 2014, ... and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena hold elected offices in the corporation. The TMC has jurisdiction over the towns of Kalwa, and Mumbra- Kausa, along with the main city of Thane. Thane Municipal Corporation has been formed with functions to improve the infrastructure of town. Taxes in Tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thane (Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Thane Assembly constituency is one of the 288 Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituencies of Maharashtra, India. It is one of the six assembly seats which make up Thane Lok Sabha constituency. Thane is near Mumbai. Members of the Legislative Assembly Election results 2024 2019 2014 2009 See also * Thane (Lok Sabha constituency) Thane Lok Sabha constituency (formerly, Thana Lok Sabha constituency) is one of the 48 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies of Maharashtra state in western India. Assembly segments At present, after the implementation of the President of I ... References {{coord, 19, 11, 50, N, 72, 58, 20, E, display=inline,title Assembly constituencies of Thane district Thane Assembly constituencies of Maharashtra Year of establishment missing Politics of Thane district Constituencies established in 1962 1962 establishments in Maharashtra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai
Mumbai ( ; ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the seventh-most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia. The seven islands that constitute Mumbai were earlier home to communities of Marathi language-speaking Koli people. For centuries, the seven islands of Bombay were under the control of successive indigenous rulers before being ceded to the Portuguese Empire, and subsequently to the East India Company in 1661, as part of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upvan Lake
Upvan (or Upavan) Lake is located in Thane in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is known for hosting the Sanskruti Arts Festival. Here one can also view thousands of Ganpati idols which are brought here for immersion on final day of Ganeshotsav. It was reconstructed by J.K. Singhania for water supply to Raymond textile factory at Vartaknagar (Jekegram). Singhania also constructed the lord Ganesha's temple at Upvan lake. The lake is located near Gawand Baug, Shivai Nagar, Ganesh Nagar, Vasant Vihar and Vartak nagar. This is one of the recreational areas for people who live in Thane. It is one of the biggest lakes in Thane Thane (; previously known as Thana, List of renamed Indian cities and states#Maharashtra, the official name until 1996) is a metropolitan city located on the northwestern side of the list of Indian states, state of Maharashtra in India and on ..., surrounded by Yeoor Hills, and lies in the Pokhran-II area. One of the eco friendly lake of city, Upvan La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kopri-Pachpakhadi (Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Kopri-Pachpakhadi Assembly constituency is one of the 288 Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha, Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies of Maharashtra state in western India. Overview Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency is one of the 18 Vidhan Sabha constituencies located in the Thane district. It comprises part of the Thane Municipal Corporation and part of Thane tehsil of the district. Kopri-Pachpakhadi is part of the Thane (Lok Sabha constituency), Thane Lok Sabha constituency along with five other Vidhan Sabha segments, namely, Mira Bhayandar Assembly constituency, Mira Bhayandar, Ovala-Majiwada Assembly constituency, Ovala-Majiwada, Thane Assembly constituency, Thane, Airoli Assembly constituency, Airoli and Belapur Assembly constituency, Belapur in Thane district. Members of the Legislative Assembly Election results 2024 2019 2014 2009 See also * Kopri * Pachpakhadi * List of constituencies of Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiranandani Estate
Hiranandani Estate is an upmarket condominium-style township built by the Hiranandani Group in the city of Thane, a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Area in Maharashtra.Goregaonkar, Devendra"Fear strikes Hiranandani as 59-yr-old killed" '' Daily News & Analysis''. 9 January 2009 It is accessible via Ghodbunder Road which connects the Eastern Express Highway to the western suburbs of Borivali, Kandivali, and Mira Road. Hiranandani Group has developed 241 547 square metres of commercial real estate space in the Hiranandani Estate township across 142 hectares on Ghodbunder Road, Thane. The township has a distinctive skyline which stands out in comparison to buildings from neighbouring complexes, particularly because of the heavy usage of Art Deco and Neoclassical architectural influences. Designed to be self-sufficient, the township includes the Hiranandani Hospital, the Hiranandani Foundation School (ICSE), and an exclusive club house along with other cafes, restaurants, AT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ovala-Majiwada Assembly Constituency
Ovala-Majiwada Assembly constituency is one of the 288 Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies of Maharashtra state in western India. Overview Ovala-Majiwada constituency is one of the 18 Vidhan Sabha constituencies located in Thane district. Ovala-Majiwada is part of Thane Lok Sabha constituency along with five other Vidhan Sabha segments, namely, Mira Bhayandar, Kopri-Pachpakhadi, Thane, Airoli and Belapur in Thane district Thane district (Pronunciation: Help:IPA/Marathi, �ʰaːɳe previously named Taana or Thana) is a districts of Maharashtra, district in the Konkan Division of Maharashtra, India. At the 2011 Census it was the most populated district in the c .... Members of the Legislative Assembly Election results 2024 2019 2014 2009 See also * Majiwada * List of constituencies of Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha References {{coord, 19.2742323, 72.9576651, display=title Assembly constituencie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Mumbai Metropolitan Region (ISO 15919, ISO: ''Muṁbaī Mahānagara Pradēśa''; abbreviated to MMR and previously also known as Greater Bombay Metropolitan Area), is a metropolitan area consisting of Mumbai and its Satellite city, satellite towns in the northern Konkan division of Maharashtra in western India. The region has an area of and with a population of over 26 million it is among the List of metropolitan areas by population, most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Developing over a period of about 20 years, it consists of nine municipal corporations and eight smaller municipal councils. The entire area is overseen by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), a Government of Maharashtra, state-owned organisation in charge of town planning, development, transportation and housing in the region. The MMRDA was formed to address challenges in planning and development of integrated infrastructure for the metropolitan region.The areas outside Briha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyan (Lok Sabha Constituency)
Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 48 Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament) constituencies in Maharashtra state in western India. This constituency was created on 19 February 2008 as a part of the implementation of the Presidential notification based on the recommendations of the Delimitation Commission of India constituted on 12 July 2002. It first held elections in 2009 and its first member of parliament (MP) was Anand Paranjpe of Shiv Sena. As of the 2014 elections, this constituency is represented by Shrikant Shinde also of Shiv Sena. Assembly segments At present, after the implementation of the Presidential notification on delimitation on 19 February 2008, kalyan Lok Sabha constituency comprises six Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments. These segments are: Members of Parliament Election results General election 2024 General election 2019 General election 2014 General election 2009 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
