Mumbra

Mumbra is a suburb of Thane in Western India in the state of Maharashtra, a Mumbai suburb within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. It is administered by Thane Municipal Corporation.

History

Mumbra was a flourishing shipbuilding center in early times.

Much of the land around Mumbra was agricultural land until 1975. Between 1968 and 1975, Mumbai experienced significant population growth and greater population density. Then, about 1975, Mumbra's agricultural land was urbanized. This signaled an expansion of the greater Mumbai area, which realized significant population growth in the 1980s. Wafa Hill's "A, B, C" was one of the first planned Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) approved buildings developed in the 1990s. Which lead the foundation for urbanization in Mumbra.

In 1991, there were about 44,000 people. After the riots of 1992 many Muslims fled Mumbai and settled in Mumbra; 10 Sq mile land was allotted by state Government under custody of state waqf board for resettlement of fled Muslims of different part of Mumbai. It is India's largest Muslim locality also known by India's largest Muslim Ghetto. Non-Governmental Organization(NGO) who is working for Mumbra area is Mumbra Welfare Association registered under Registered in Central Government of India (U88900MH2024NPL422145) of Section 8 Company of Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). Registered in NGO Darpan maintained by NITI Aayog. Certified under section 12A and Section 80G. Many other organizations also work in the Mumbra area, contributing to its social and community development. One such organization is the Awaam Foundation, led by Advocate Hasan Mullani. The foundation focuses on welfare initiatives, including education, unemployment, and healthcare, aiming to uplift the local community.

Demographics

The population of Mumbra is 12 lakhs in the Thane urban agglomeration. About 80%+ of Mumbra's residents are Muslim.

Foods

Mumbra is becoming heaven for gourmets. There are several local restaurants serving different types of foods ranging from Mughlai, Real (Traditional) Chinese, Italian, Grill and Arabic foods. There are many The prices are very reasonable. The increasing quality and range of foods is attracting people from neighboring towns of Navi Mumbai, Kalwa, Diwa and Dombivli. Among other foods, Biryani, Grills and Shawarmas are most famous.

Industry and Business

Mumbra is primarily a residential area but has a fair share of industry as well in some parts. The Mek Company Area (near the police station) is an approved small industrial area with tax benefits. Medium scale industries include some units in the Kausa Sheel belt of Mumbra include chemical units, alkyl units, mechanical parts, and many industries set up in the area. Medium to large scale industry includes a plant of the Bharat Group, a private-public undertaking company which makes gears or automobile companies and many more. The shipbuildingindustry of Mumbra; it is the oldest industry in Mumbra. Ships (medium barges up to 4500 tons and supply and tugboats) are made and repaired in Mumbra.

There are two big markets known as Gulab Park market and station market where almost every thing is available. Gulab Park market in Amrut Nagar is very famous for its clothes shops, Abaya (Burkha), Pakistani dresses, All ladies items for there makeups. There are many other businesses which monopolizes here.
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Transport

Bus service is available through the Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) and Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT).

Rail service is available at the Mumbra railway station on Central line, also called as mainline. Mumbra is from the Mumbai airport.

The main source of Transport in Mumbra is the Auto-Rickshaw. Mumbra didn't have any bus starting from Mumbra railway station and hence Auto-Rickshaws was the only possible conveyance.

But now, TMT Thane Municipal Transport runs a bus service starting from Mumbra Railway Station to Bharat Gears Company.

State transport ( MSRTC) operate regular bus service between Panvel, Bhiwandi, and Shil Phata.

Industry and Business

Mumbra is primarily a residential area, but has a fair share of industry as well in some parts. The Mek Company Area (near the police station) is an approved small industrial area with tax benefits. Medium-scale industries include some units in the Kausa Sheel belt of Mumbra include chemical units, alkyl units, and mechanical parts. Medium to large scale industry includes a plant of the Bharat Group, a private-public undertaking company which makes gears for automobile companies and many more. The shipbuilding industry of Mumbra; it is the oldest industry in Mumbra.

There are two big markets known as Gulab Park market and Station market where almost everything is available. Gulab Park market in Amrut Nagar is very famous for its clothes shops, Abaya (Burkha), Pakistani dresses, and all ladies' items for there makeup. There are many other businesses which monopolize here.

Gallery

Mumbra is known for its green, lavish mountains and waterfalls, enhancing the beauty of the city.

File:Mumbra the green side.jpg, The Green Side
File:Landmark Wafa Hills.jpg, Wafa Hills, A-B-C society (Iconic Structure)
File:Kausa Talao Mumbra.jpg, Kausa Talao at Mumbra
File:Mumbrasunset2.jpg, A peak
File:Amrut Nagar.jpg, Amrut Nagar at Night
File:Ship Building Yard.jpg, Ship Building Yard
File:Mumbra sunset.jpg, Mumbra sunset
File:Mumbrasunset.JPG, Mumbra sunset

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Cities and towns in Thane district