Boisar is the largest industrial suburb in the

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in the Indian state of

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. It was originally a part of the

Thane district Thane district (Pronunciation: �ʰaːɳe previously named Taana or Thana) is a 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, i ...

before becoming a part of the

Palghar district Palghar District (Marathi pronunciation: aːlɡʱəɾ is a district in the state of Maharashtra in Konkan Division. On 1 Aug 2014, the State government of Maharashtra announced the formation of the 36th district of Maharashtra Palghar, it was ...

. It is approximately 111 kilometers (69 miles) away from the state capital

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, and is from the union territory Daman. It is located in the district Palghar in Maharashtra. Boisar is governed by the Palghar Municipal Council (PMC). It is home to the largest Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). Boisar hosts India's first nuclear power station Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS). It has a railway station in the

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as well as

Mumbai Suburban Railway The Mumbai Suburban Railway ( Marathi: मुंबई उपनगरीय रेल्वे) (colloquially called local trains or simply locals) consists of exclusive inner suburban railway lines augmented by commuter rail on main lines ser ...

. The

Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR) or Mumbai–Ahmedabad HSR is an under-construction high-speed rail line connecting India's economic hub Mumbai with the city of Ahmedabad. When completed, it will be India's first high-speed r ...

will have a stop at Boisar. In Boisar, Yashwant shrusti, Harmony residency and Ostwal like area's are well developed compared to other places of Boisar because of this the cost of flats and rooms is quite expensive.There are some beautiful park's and resorts. Boisar is industrial, chemical hub but IT sector is also developing in Boisar. Boisar is a popular weekend spot for tourists and locals due to nearby beaches, forts and lakes. The place has seen rapid development due to: * The existence of more than 1500 industrial units. * Its proximity to

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. * Easy access by train and road. * * Availability of surplus power and water. * Its vicinity of Maharashtra's largest fishing port Satpati (). * The upcoming Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train having a stop at Boisar. *The upcoming Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project (DMIC) being planned to pass via Boisar. * The upcoming Mumbai-Vadodara expressway. * The expansion of sea transport project.

Demonym

A resident of Boisar is called a Boisarkar, Boisarean, or Boisary in Marathi, in which the suffixes "kar"', "ean" and "y" means "resident of" or "to belong to". Boisar is located within the

History

Boisar city was part of the

Rashtrakuta dynasty Rashtrakuta (IAST: ') (r. 753-982 CE) was a royal Indian dynasty ruling large parts of the Indian subcontinent between the sixth and 10th centuries. The earliest known Rashtrakuta inscription is a 7th-century copper plate grant detailing their ...

which had ruled the

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between the 8th and 10th centuries. It was ruled by

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(1521–1594), the Portuguese Empire (1594), the

Maratha Empire The Maratha Empire, also referred to as the Maratha Confederacy, was an early modern Indian confederation that came to dominate much of the Indian subcontinent in the 18th century. Maratha rule formally began in 1674 with the coronation of Shi ...

(1739–1818), the

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(1818–1857) and the

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(1857–1947). There are some forts near the city, such as Asava Fort (11 km), Tarapur Fort (), Kaldurg Fort(), Shirgaon Fort (), Mahim Fort (), and Asheri Fort (). Boisar was initially inhabited by the

Kolis The Koli is an Indian caste found in Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Odisha and Jammu and Kashmir states in India. Koli is an agriculturist caste of Gujarat but in coastal areas they ...

and

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who were fish and used to live in the

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coast. The Kolis are traditional fishermen who speak different dialects of

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. The present Vanjari community of Boisar was part of the

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and originate from

Chittorgarh Chittorgarh (also Chittor or Chittaurgarh) is a major city in Rajasthan state of western India. It lies on the Berach River, a tributary of the Banas, and is the administrative headquarters of Chittorgarh District. It was a major stronghol ...

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. In the 15th century they served as a main

grain trade The grain trade refers to the local and international trade in cereals and other food grains such as wheat, barley, maize, and rice. Grain is an important trade item because it is easily stored and transported with limited spoilage, unlike other ...

r, supplier and salesman in the

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. They migrated to "Moradi" port (today "Murbe") to trade in Boisar because the British started the railway in 1853 which halted the grain trade. Their language is distinct from standard

as it influenced by

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and

Gujarati Gujarati may refer to: * something of, from, or related to Gujarat, a state of India * Gujarati people, the major ethnic group of Gujarat * Gujarati language, the Indo-Aryan language spoken by them * Gujarati languages, the Western Indo-Aryan sub- ...

. The Vadval community is located in Boisar, Tarapur. They are said to be the descendants of Yadava dynasty of Devagiri who escaped from the Muslims. They form one of the few Marathi-speaking communities which belong to

Kshatriya Kshatriya ( hi, क्षत्रिय) (from Sanskrit ''kṣatra'', "rule, authority") is one of the four varna (social orders) of Hindu society, associated with warrior aristocracy. The Sanskrit term ''kṣatriyaḥ'' is used in the con ...

varna but not the traditional 96-clan Maratha caste. Boisar was town in

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between 18th to 19th century. It was also city in the

after the

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is the current district of Boisar from 1 August 2014.

Geography

Boisar encompasses an area of . It is located at 19° 48' 13N 72° 45' 22E and has an average altitude of at the base of the eastern slopes of the Sahyadri. Boisar is a part of the coastal country known as the

Konkan The Konkan ( kok, कोंकण) or Kokan () is a stretch of land by the western coast of India, running from Damaon in the north to Karwar in the south; with the Arabian Sea to the west and the Deccan plateau in the east. The hinterland ...

with the

forming its western coast, and is about from the shores. It is close to

, and Daman. People in and around Boisar use Marathi as a common language.

Hydrography

The two main rivers flowing through the city are the Surya and the Banganga (which has Betegaon Railway Bridge). Many small creeks are found all along the western coast villages like Kolwade, Kumbhavali, and Murbe where tidal waters flood upstream. There are dams such as the Surya Dam and the Devkhop dam. Boisar has no natural lakes but it has artificial ones. The Babule Lake and Navale Lake near the city are known for lotus blooms in winter. The Kokner/Kokaner hot water spring is on the banks on the Surya river; the water is a murky greenish brown due to sulphur & chemical deposits from the spring.

Pedology

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and medium deep grayish black soil are found in the hill area and deep black soils are found in the basins of Surya river. Coastal saline soil occurs along the

. Other than basalt, minor minerals like murrum are found in the city.

Climate

According to the

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, the climate of Boisar is tropical, very humid, and warm because of the western coastal plains. The city experiences three main seasons and one transitional season. They are: #Winter Season (December to February). #Summer Season (March to June). #Monsoon Season (June to September). #Post Monsoon Season / Autumn (October and November): Hot and humid in the coastal areas.

Demographics

Census India 2011 reported a total of 20319 males and 15832 females and a total number of 4896 children below 6 years of age in Boisar. The is around 919 compared to the Maharashtra state average of 894. The literacy rate of Boisar is 88.49%, higher than the state average of 82.34%. The city has complete administration over 8,711 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within town limits and impose taxes on properties under its jurisdiction. Out of its total population, 14,372 are employed; 12,312 were males while 2,060 were females. In the census survey, a worker is defined as person who performs a job, service, cultivation, or labour. Of the 14372 people that were surveyed to be working, 89.32% were engaged in main work while 10.68% of total workers were engaged in marginal work.

Religion

According to the 2011 census, out of a total of 36,151 people in Boisar, Hindus (83.84%) constituted the majority of the city population. Schedule Caste (SC) constituted 4.82% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.76% of the total population. The official language of Boisar is Marathi but Hindi and English are also allowed to be used for any official purpose. Marathi is the most widely spoken language with Vanjari, Agri, Koli, Vadvali and Warli dialects. Small communities of Gujaratis and Muslims speak Gujarati and Urdu respectively. Marathi, Hindi, and English are compulsory languages in schools whereas Sanskrit and Urdu are optional.

Culture

Festivals

Boisar residents celebrate Marathi, Indian, and Western festivals.

Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi (ISO: ), also known as Vinayak Chaturthi (), or Ganeshotsav () is a Hindu festival commemorating the birth of the Hindu god Ganesha. The festival is marked with the installation of Ganesha's clay idols privately in homes and p ...

and Gokulashtami/Dahi Handi are popular festivals in the city. Some other festivals celebrated in the city are :

Transportation

Railway Station

* Boisar railway station is the main mode of transportation. * All local trains runs between Dahanu and Churchgate; Dahanu-Virar has a stop at Boisar railway station. * It is part of the

. * There are some local trains and express trains that run through Boisar station to the Mumbai Central line and

Central Railway zone Central Railway (abbreviated CR) is one of the 19 zones of Indian Railways. Its headquarters is in Mumbai at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. It has the distinction of operating the first passenger railway line in India, which opened from ...

via the Boisar-Vasai-Bhiwandi-Panvel railway route. * Boisar railway station has 3 platforms and multiple tracks. After a period of neglect, it has become properly maintained.

Road

*Transportation inside city is done by three-wheeled buses

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s. *(Boisar-

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), (Boisar-Navapur, Nandgaon, Alewadi and Kumbhavali) and (Boisar-Tarapur) are connected via 10-seat passenger auto rickshaws and

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buses. *

provides AC and non AC bus services to other cities in Maharashtra. *Boisar is connected to national highway NH 48, which connects to Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Boat Services

*In city, the coastal area usually commutes by ferry. Routes are defined by Maharashtra Maritime Board. # Navapur to Dandi. # Murbe to Satpati. # Murbe to Kharekuran. * Ferries are available throughout the year from 6 am to 6 pm, except during monsoons. Timings of ferry can change depending on the tide.

Air

*Boisar has no airport. *The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji international airport Mumbai(BOM) which is away.

Education

Schools and Higher Secondary Schools (Junior Colleges)

There are schools and junior colleges in Boisar. Mmost of them are run by private individuals and trusts. The city's public school system and junior colleges are managed by the education ministry of the Government of Maharashtra. The schools and junior colleges are affiliated with the following boards: #

Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education () is a statutory and autonomous body established under the "Maharashtra Secondary Boards Act" 1965 (amended in 1977). Most important task of the board, among few others, i ...

. ##

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(SSC): 10th grade. ## Higher School Certificate (HSC): 12th grade. #

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(CBSE). #

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) is an examination conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, a private board designed to provide an examination in a course of general education, in accordance wi ...

(ICSE).

Institutes headquartered in city proximity

Professional Programme (Internship and Apprenticeship)

*Boisar is known for its industrial hub and most industries (especially chemical, pharmaceutical, textile and mechanical companies) offer internship and apprenticeship programs to college undergraduates and postgraduates. Banks and hospitals also provide work experience for students and professionals.

Research Institutions

Boisar is home to two prominent research institutions: the

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is India's premier nuclear research facility, headquartered in Trombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was founded by Homi Jehangir Bhabha as the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET) in January 195 ...

(BARC) and the Agricultural Research Station.

Notable people

Shardul Thakur Shardul Narendra Thakur (born 16 October 1991) is an Indian international cricketer. He is a bowling all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right arm medium pace. Domestic career Thakur was initially criticized for his lack of height for ...

Indian cricketer, CSK player, lives here

References

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