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Mumbra — suburb — Sunrise view of Mumbra
Coordinates 19°10′36″N 73°01′20″E / 19.176667°N 73.022222°ECoordinates: 19°10′36″N 73°01′20″E / 19.176667°N 73.022222°E Country India State Maharashtra District(s) Thane Parliamentary constituency Mumbai North East Assembly constituency Mumbra Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) 
Mumbra SunSet
Darul Falah Masjid as seen from the Hills of MumbraMumbra (Marathi: मुंब्रा) is a small town in India, situated around 40 km from Mumbai and is the suburb of city. It is close to Thane (ठाणे) and Diwa (दिवा) and is well connected with Mumbai by roads and the local train network.
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History
A town which formed as a Mughal outpost in early 17th century which guards the entry point towards Kalyan fort, converted into a bustling shipbuilding industry at the Reti Bunder Pier in 17th century, famous for its unique sand boats and fast sail boats. This particular industry still survives till date, because of its natural port. During British era this area was used as a nearest logistical base for transportation of army personals of British Indian Legions. Including transportation of heavy machinery from Bombay Port towards Pune cantonment. After the independence and before opening of alternate route towards Pune till 1987 Mumbra was the only direct route connecting two cities. The National Highway 4 (NH4) passes through Mumbra. A special bypass highway has been made on the exterior of Mumbra, to reduce traffic and the number of accidents in this town. This bypass on NH4 connects Mumbai to Pune. Mumbra is well connected to Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and other towns.
Location
Mumbra is located 39.66 km north east of Mumbai on the western coast of India. It is near Thane - Navi Mumbai - Airoli node via the Old Mumbai Pune Highway or the NH4. The exact latitude and longitude of Mumbra is 19.17541 and 73.026638 respectively.
Transportation
Intercity
The Central Railway
Most of the fast locals coming from Kalyan or from Mumbai bypass through the Parsik Tunnel which is 1.3 km in length and it was once the third largest tunnel of Asia. This tunnel lies on the fast track and has one entry and one exit point in Mumbra. It is the first railway tunnel that was built in India and is more than hundred years old, by the British Empire. It is in the Sahyadri Ranges of Maharashtra and those hills are known as Parsik Hills.
Roads
Currently NH4 is constructed. This project is awarded to Atlanta Limited. The cost of the total project is INR. 649 m. It is a funded by the state government and will complete soon.[1] Another current project is the flyover opposite the Mumbra Railway Station, to bypass the traffic caused due to the auto rickshaws and the road side market. In order to bypass the heavy traffic, a road along with a bridge is constructed near Reti Bunder Pier, in the outskirts of Mumbra, which will cater to the heavy traffic allowing them to grove from outside Mumbra.
The most recent development is the start of Mumbra-Vashi State Transport.Bus Number : 81. This was initiated on 6 October 2008 and can be considered as one of the much awaited move from the authorities. Mira Road Railway Station via Ghodbundar Road & Sion Buses is also a recent added services. The recent bus service upgradation has brought a lot a of option to the citizen of Mumbra to have an ease in journey,
There is BEST service started between Mumbra and Sion (Rani Laxmi Bai Chowk).Bus Number : C-43
Water
Mumbra is a famous port dated back to 17th century. This town formed as a small Mughal outpost, one of the most important ports in the medieval era. Now this city hosts a shipbuilding yard and many ferries connect near villages in the area beside many coastal vessels give a regular port of call to this port due to various reasons.
Air
The nearest Airport from Mumbra is Chatrapati International Airport which is in Mumbai. A new Airport is underway near Panvel (New Mumbai).
Weather
Typical coastal sultry & humid weather. The rainfall averages between 1500mm to 2000mm from beginning of June to the end of September. The temperature averages between 24–35 °C (75–95 °F) and the Humidity ranges from 45% to 87%, the highest being in the month of August.
Industries and Businesses
Mumbra is primarily a residential area but has its fair share of industry as well. The MEK Company Area is an approved small industrial area with tax benefits. New medium sized industries are being set up in the Kausa-Sheel belt of Mumbra. The large scale industry includes a plant of the Bharat Gears ltd a Raunak Group enterprises, a private-public undertaking company which makes gears for automobile companies.
Scientific Devices (Bombay)Pvt.Ltd a private limited co. which makes flow,level,pressure,temperature measurement and control instruments for Chemical Process, Petrochemicals, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Fertilizers, Refineries, Food and Cement Industries etc.
The shipbuilding industry of Mumbra traces back to the Maratha era, making it the oldest industry in Mumbra. Small ships and barges up to 4500 tons of supply and tugboats are made and repaired in Mumbra.
There are two large local markets known as Gulab Park market in Amrutnagar and the one at the Railway Station. The Gulab Park market is famous for its apparel shops. There are many other businesses which are in demand here, by businessmen and customers alike.
People and Culture
Mumbra falls administratively under the Thane Municipal Corporation. People of Mumbra come from diverse backgrounds from all over India. It is a multi-cultural place where people peacefully follow their own culture and religion. Even though Mumbra is not a planned city, there are many buildings and apartments. There are many good schools, colleges, and technical institutions. The literacy level of Mumbra-Kausa is below average and many people are not that educated, hence most of them are under employed though few manage works from reputed companies in India & abroad. Power cuts are very common and due to inclusion of Mumbra under Thane Municipal Corporation octroi limits, there is almost zero industrialization, pushing unemployment rate higher.
Food
Being a Muslim dominant society there are several restaurants serving different types of foods ranging from Mughlai, traditional Muslim delicacies like Biryani, Seekh-kebab, haleem, Khichda, Shawrma and to name a few. There are many restaurants serving Chinese, Grilled, and Arabic foods. The increasing quality and range of foods is attracting people from neighboring cities and towns of [Mumbai], [Thane], Navi Mumbai, Kalwa, and Diwa. Some of the famous restaurants are Sagar, Sugar 'n' Spice, Sahil, Caravan, Noorani, Tuba, Aqsa and Amber. Mumbra also has its fair number of sweet shops like Sagar Sweets & Ajwa Sweets.
Education
There are many acclaimed schools, junior colleges, degree colleges, a couple of polytechnics and the only government approved Industrial Training Institute in Mumbra catering to the different education needs of the students. Education-wise, Mumbra has the highest enrollment of primary students in the district (population to students ratio). With plans to build more schools and colleges in progress, the literacy rate is sure to rise.
Schools and Colleges
- Abdullah Patel High School & Junior College (Arts & Commerce - For Girls)[No 1}
- A.E.Kalsekar Degree College of Arts, Commerce And Science {no 2}
- Ahmed Abdullah Garib Polytechnic And Industrial Training Center
- Amrit Education Academy
- Angels Paradise English High School
- Babaji Sakharam Patil
- Bharat English High School & Junior College
- City Convent School and Shoeb School
- Dyandeep Vidya Mandir
- Government Polytechnic
- G.R.Patil High School And College of Arts, Science and Commerce
- Holy Fatima High School
- Mesco Crescent School
- Mumbra English High School (MEHS)
- M.S.Degree College of Sci,Com,Arts,B.Sc.IT,& BMS
- National Urdu & English High School
- New Modern English High School & Jr. College
- Yusuf Patel High School
- Queen Marys High School
- Rosary Convent English School
- Symbiosis Convent High School
- Sadia Urdu Primary School
- St John's convent school,Mumbra
- Holy Crescent English High School.
- Winsome Flora English High School
- Hilaal international school
- Najmi English Medium School, Mumbra
Media and Information
There are various newspapers circulated in the town, the major being The Times Of India,Mid-Day, DNA, Hindustan Times, Indian Express, Urdu Times, Inquilab. Thane Plus is a daily hyperlocal newspaper that comes with the Times of India, which is read by about 1.3 lakh readers. It is the most popular newspaper which is known to give balanced, unbiased and relevant news about the area it covers – Thane, Kalwa and Mumbra. There are handful of weekly local newspapers that are quite popular in Mumbra.There are some local newspapers printed weekly like the Mumbra Samachar, Buland Ujala, Focus, Dhuandar Samachar running and has played an important role in Mumbra's political and social life.
Studies conducted on Mumbra
- Samant, Hrishikesh P. Subramanyan, V.(Guide)
Geomorphic analysis of the Mumbai-Mumbra region and its applications using a geographic information system. - Ph.D.Thesis. (R) (Earth Science) Mumbai: IIT, 1996
- Investigation on landslides, Mumbra-Highway by pass (Mumbai, PWD).
- Environmental Monitoring Network of Maharashtra, Surface water locations for Thane Region, Mumbra (SWMP)
- Focus News Paper
References
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Mumbra images
Mumbra Sunrise
Mumbra Sunset
Nanga Baba
The peak that stands uniquely tall
Amrut Nagar at NightFile:Than8.jpgService Road thaneMumbra Next station south:
KalwaMumbai Suburban Railway : Central Line Next station north:
Diva (railway station)Stop No: 21 KM from starting: 40 Platforms: 2 Stations on the Central line of Mumbai Suburban Railway C.S.T - Kasara Route Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus • Masjid • Sandhurst Road • Byculla • Chinchpokli • Currey Road • Parel • Dadar • Matunga • Sion • Kurla • Vidyavihar • |Ghatkopar • Vikhroli • Kanjurmarg • Bhandup • Nahur • Mulund • |Thane • Kalwa • Mumbra • Diwa • Kopar • Dombivli • Thakurli • Kalyan • Shahad • Ambivli • Titwala • Khadavli • Vasind • Asangaon • Atgaon • Khardi • KasaraC.S.T - Khopoli Route Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus • Masjid • Sandhurst Road • Byculla • Chinchpokli • Currey Road • Parel • Dadar • Matunga • Sion • Kurla • Vidyavihar • Ghatkopar • Vikhroli • Kanjurmarg • Bhandup • Nahur • Mulund • Thane • Kalwa • Mumbra • Diwa • Kopar • Dombivli • Thakurli • Kalyan • Vitthalwadi • Ulhasnagar • Ambarnath • Badlapur • Vangani • Shelu • Neral • Bhivpuri Road • Karjat • Palasdari • Kelavli • Dolavli • Lowjee • KhopoliVasai Road - Diva - Panvel Route Mumbra has 2 platforms.
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