Dombivli

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Dombivli or Dombivali (Marathi: डोंबिवली) is a city in India with a population of about 1,500,000 (1991 census). It is the first fully literate town in Maharashtra and the second in India. Dombivli is a small middle class town with a majority population of Hindus. It is located about fifty kilometres from Mumbai. The name "Dombivli" is believed to have come from a tribal group who lived nearby, named the "dombs".

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[edit] History

Dombivli came into being as the Gajabandhan Village, and the "Old Dombivli", which forms the West flank, is embraced by the river Ulhas. The East flank has been developed under the jurisdiction of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC).

Dombivli boasts a cosmopolitan population with Maharashtrians, Jains, Gujarathis, Kannadigas, Tamilians, Malayalees and Punjabis, with a marginal population of Khojas (The Aga-Khan sect). Although the town may have existed for six to seven centuries, little is known of its history, apart from a huge open space which the Archaeological Survey of India declared as a pond used by the peshwas. The land adjacent to it happened to be a horse grazing and training site. A huge stone was unearthed by the Archealogical Department with the encryptions marking the evidence of the same. For more details: http://www.dombivlikar.com/dombrief.htm Dombivli has its own culture and the people of Dombivli are proud of the same. The city has its own ecosystem right down to viruses and fevers found only in this place. 'Dombivli Fever' has its origins in this place.

Dombivli comprises of mainly middle class people.Their problems & worries are best described in a marathi language movie 'Dombivli Fast' released in early 2006.

The unique culture of Dombivli is reflected in the 'Navavarsha Swagat Yatra' that started in the town in late 1990s.The Yatra is organised on the first day of Hindu New Year.In it all the groups, societies, clubs, companies from & near Dombivli take part with their own 'Chitrarathas' to welcome the new year.Ganesh Mandir Samsthan,Dombivli took the initiative in the organisation of first Yatra & today also it is the main organising body.Many cities in Maharashtra followed Dombivli from next year,organising their Yatras.This Yatra is pride of Dombivli, the cultural vice-capital of Maharashtra.It reflect the unity among Dombivlikars as Yatra does not confide itself with only Hindus or to some political party.

[edit] Economy

Today, Dombivli is well known for rapid industrial growth with major dyes, paints, chemical, and heavy metal factories based in the industrial part of the town. Some of the well known ones are Gharda Chemicals, Vicco Labs, Lloyd Steel, and Deepak Fertilizers. The 1980s saw Dombivli growing into a crowded and saturated city due to industrial development under the plan. Dombivli's approachability by road and rail, and its potential in land and manpower increased tremendously. The industries have been developed in two phases so far, and new plans have been proposed.

The town has three railway stations under its jurisdiction: Dombivli Railway Station, Thakurli Railway Station, and the Kopar Bridge Railway Station (under construction). Dombivli is served by all local trains terminating at stations beyond Thane, and it is a stop for all major fast local trains.

Dombivli also has the honour of becoming the first fully "literate" town in Maharashtra and the second in India (a town in Kerala is first). Over a hundred schools offer primary and secondary education, and over a dozen are affiliated with the University of Mumbai. A couple of colleges also offer technical education and are affiliated with the Board of Technical Examination, Mumbai.

The town has produced fine literature, classical music, plays, poetry, and actors.

[edit] Demographics

Dombivli is home to eight colleges and a student population of 20,000. It boasts many high rank holders every year in the Secondary School Certificate and Higher Secondary (School) Certificate exams. There are temples for all faiths, Jamatkhana for the Khoja Muslims, and also a few churches.

Most of the couples in Dombivli are professionals with a more "modern" lifestyle, often reflected in their one-child families and penchance for consumer goods. Consumerism is at its peak here and hence, these families are often referred to as DISCOs (Double Income Single Child Only). About 67-68% of families in the city are classified as DISCOs.

The city's healthcare is some of the best in India. The town boasts about 1500 doctors for the population of 1,500,000, so the ratio of doctors per 1000 is comparable to any developed Western country.

[edit] Educational Institutions

  • S.S Jondhale Polytechnic - Dombivli
  • S.H Jondhale College of Engineering - Dombivli
  • S.V Joshi High School - Dombivli
  • Mahila Samiti English High School - Thakurli
  • Chandrakant Patkar Vidyalaya - Dombivli (Branch -Raja Shivaji Vidyalaya Dadar)
  • Tilak nagar Vidya Mandir
  • Model English School
  • St Mary's English High School, NSS Road, Dombivli (West)
  • Softech Computer Education,NSS Road, Dombivli (West)
  • Systech Computer Education,Near Railway stn,Dombivli (West)
  • Sterlite Foundation, Vitthal krupa building, near thakurwadi, dombivli(West)
  • Swami Vivekanand Vidya Mandir.

[edit] Colleges

  • K V Pendharkar College Of Arts, Commerce and Science, MIDC, Dombivli(E)
  • Model College of Commerce and Arts, MIDC, Dombivli (E)
  • Pragati College, Ayare Road, Dombivli(E)
  • Manjunata College of Commerce and Arts.
  • S.S Jondhale Polytechnic, Dombivli
  • S.H Jondhale College of Engineering, Dombivli
  • SIAS Junior College, Dombivli(W)
  • Swami Vivekanad Junior College, Ayare Gaon, Dombivli(E)
  • Madhvi College Of Commerce And Arts, Dombivli (E)
  • S. K. Patil Junior College Of Commerce And Arts, Dombivli (E)
  • Swami Vivekanand Vidya Mandir Ranapratap Bhavan, Dombivli (W)
  • B.R.Madhavi English School, Dombivli (E)

[edit] Schools

[edit] Special Schools

  • ASTITVA School, Dombivli (E) ('ASTITVA' is the only Institute in whole of the State of Maharashtra catering to the needs of different categories of handicaps under one roof.) http://www.astitvaschool.com

[edit] Government

In 1984, Dombivali Municipal Council was merged that of neighboring Kalyan to form a new governing body, the Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation.

[edit] Hospitals

AIMS Asian Institute of Medical Sciences [1]

Its a super specialty hospitals with 100 beds along with a nursing and paramedical college, started by group of medical entrepreneurs, is located at Milap Nagar, MIDC. They also have website which is under construction http://www.aimshospital.net


Uma Shankar Nursing Home

This is a maternity hospital with 10 beds, started by Dr. V.S.Dhondye, is located at Shastrinagar, Old Dombivli Rd, Dombivli (West).

[edit] External links


Dombivli
Next station south:
Diva (railway station)		 Mumbai suburban railway : Central Railway Next station north:
Thakurli
Stop No:22 KM from starting:49 Platforms:5


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
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