Badlapur
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| Badlapur | |
  Badlapur
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| State - District(s) |
Maharashtra - Thane |
| Coordinates | |
| Area | 42 km² |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
99,917 - |
| Mayor | |
| Codes - Postal - Telephone - Vehicle |
- 421 503 - +0251 - MH-05 |
Badlapur also known as Kulgaon-Badlapur is one of the fastest growing towns in Mumbai Conurbation, India. Badlapur Gaon is actually 5 kilometers from the railway station. Due to the population growth in the nearby cities, many people working in Mumbai have moved to Badlapur for affordable real estate prices, pleasant weather, beautiful location and quiet neighborhoods along with a proximity to the Metro by Mumbai Suburban Railway and that developed the city near the Badlapur Railway Station faster than actual Badlapur village. Now Badlapur city encompasses the Old Badlapur Village, Kulgaon, Manjarli, Belavli, Katrap and many other small villages.
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[edit] History
Badlapur was named because, via Surat, it was a travel route from Konkan to Gujarat. The town was famous for its rich horse breeds. Warriors changed their horses at the town in anticipation of the difficult climb through the Konkan area. The word 'change' ("Badla", in Marathi) was linked to the town and was named 'pur' in as Badla, meaning village or town. Badlapur was recognised as a town for the first time in 1971 as a municipal town in the Ulhasnagar Tehasil. City has seen a massive growth since 80s and since then the population has increased rapidly.
On July 26, 2005, Badlapur railway station, Katrap, some parts of Kulgaon and many other nearby villages were submerged in more than 17 feet of water when heavy rains destroyed the Barage Dam which is near the city & overflowed the nearby Barvi dam and Chickloli dam.
[edit] Geography
Badlapur city is located at GR2. It is in Thane district in Maharashtra State. It is a railway station on the Mumbai-Pune route of the Central Railway and is located about 68 km (42.25 miles) from Mumbai, 34 km (21 M) from Thane and 10 km (6.21 M) from Ulhasnagar. Badlapur is a terminal station for many Mumbai Suburban local trains. The town is well connected to the Mumbai-Pune expressway and to Vashi through the MIDC road.
This region consists of mountains -- some of which are tunnelled for suburban trains going from Mumbai CST to Badlapur, Karjat or Khopoli. Badlapur city is virtually divided in 2 areas, 'East' and 'West', by railway station. The East-Badlapur is mostly built on the hills also some parts of West- badlapur. Beautiful Ulhas River flows between Kulgaon and Badlapur Gaon. Badlapur gaon is connected with 2 bridges on the river.
[edit] Demography
As of census of 2001 there were 97,917 people residing in the city. According to Census of India there were 51,878 males a 46,039 females living in the city and 11,999 were in the age group of 0-6 yrs. Overall Literacy rate was 76.12% and in which 81.01% males & 72.15% females were literate. There were 1,971 SC(2.01%) and 4,841 (4.94%) people come under ST category. People living in the city are predominantly Marathi. There are also Buddhist, Gujarati, Sindhi, south Indian people. The city is largely recognised as a middle class suburb of Mumbai. The majority of the population is Hindu, Substantial amount of Muslim people also live in Badlapur. There are many temples, Mosque, Church in town. The major festival celebration is Ganesh Chaturthi which many organizations, local groups celebrate with zest and passion. In this festival practically all people with many different faiths participate and enjoy. City had very rare religious conflicts, except one which occurred on October 21, 2002, in which 8 people were injured in a conflict between two groups.
[edit] Economy
MIDC has developed an industrial area within the limits of Kulgaon Badlapur Municipal Council. This area is reserved primarily for Chemical industries. The area has been developed in different blocks and carved out while keeping in mind the needs of small scale and large scale industries. This has stimulated the economical growth of the city.
Majority of the city population is a working middle class. Some people are also dependent on farming as a primary source of income. There are branches of many national banks including SBI, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank.
[edit] Education
City is also famous for education. Many students from the city have been listed in SSC, HSC merit lists. Every year many students from Badlapur attend higher education in Technology, Medicine and many other fields in Mumbai University. Also the city has many fine schools in both Marathi and English medium of teaching. Also there are 2 colleges which are affiliated to University of Mumbai.
- Adarsh Vidya Mandir
- Bharat College
- Shrikrishna Khamkar Vidyalaya & Jr.College
- Katrap Vidyalaya
There are many places around the city, famous for recreation.
[edit] Kondeshwar
Kondeshwar has a beautiful water fall along with a pond. There is a temple of Lord Shiva and hence the name Kondeshwar. Kondeshwar is remotely located away from noise and urban pollution, with the nearest village located about 20/25 minutes by walk.
[edit] Kondeshwar Kund
Though Kondeshwar is a very beautiful place to be in a Monsoon period, there have been many accidents and fatalities due to unsafe swimming practices by people who have very less knowledge of the crevices under the water. Many people have died due to the turbulence of the waterfall and they were taken inside the crevices from where it is very difficult to come out due to the heavy force of water.
[edit] Matheran Range
The Matheran range starts at Shree Malang Gadh in the north-north-west, continues to Tavli in the north, and then runs south and finally terminates at Bhivpuri hill. Strictly speaking, this range is not a part of the Sahyadri, but rather runs parallel to the Badlapur-Karjat railway line to its west. The Sahyadris proper run parallel to the same railway line but to its east.
Badlapur is the starting point for treks to Tavli, Badlapur Hill and Navra-Navri. Vangani is 12 kilometres from the city by railway, and is the starting point for treks to Nakhind and Chanderi. Neral is 20 kilometres from Badlapur city and is the starting point for treks to Nakhind, Peb fort and Matheran.
[edit] Chanderi
Chanderi is a majestic massif, 800 metres high, stands out as one approaches Vangani station on the way from Badlapur to Karjat by train. Joined to Chanderi by a column, are a group of four pinnacles called Mhasmal. The Chanderi-Mhasmal duo is very prominent and can be seen from far away peaks in the Sahyadris.
It looks near from Vangani but the better approach road to Chanderi is from Badlapur. From Badlapur Station hire an auto-rikshw up to Chinchavali Wadi, from there you have a walk of about 45 minutes to the base of Chanderi fort. To reach above it takes about 2 and half hour and to the top it takes next 45 minutes.
[edit] Tavli
Tavli is a conical shaped mountain at the northern end of the Matheran range 790 metres high.
[edit] Barvi Dam
Barvi Dam is 18 kilometres from Badlapur. Barvi dam provides water to Navi Mumbai and Thane.
[edit] Chikhaloli Dam
Chikhaloli Dam is around 5 Kilometers from Badlapur. It is one of the famous recreational spots in a gruelling summer heat. Many people from Mumbai and nearby places come to enjoy the dam for swimming.
[edit] Shiva Temple
The neighboring town of Ambernath has a famous Seventh Century Shiva Temple constructed in a 'Hemad' style, also known as Hemadpanthi sculpture, which is around 12 km from Badlapur.
| Badlapur | ||||
| Next station south: Vangani |
Mumbai suburban railway : Central Railway | Next station north: Ambernath |
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| Stop No: 28 | KM from starting: 68 | Platforms: 3 | ||
| These are the stations on Central line of Mumbai suburban railway |
| Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus | Masjid | Sandhurst Road | Byculla | Chinchpokli | Currey Road | Parel | Dadar | Matunga | Sion | Kurla | Vidyavihar | Ghatkopar | Vikhroli | Kanjurmarg | Bhandup | Nahur | Mulund | Thane |
