Badlapur
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| Badlapur | |
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  Badlapur
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| State - District(s) |
Maharashtra - Thane |
| Coordinates | |
| Area - Elevation |
42 km² - 44 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2004) - Density |
140,917 - |
| Mayor | Nandkishor(Ram).G.Patkar |
| 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 Mumbai by the Central Railway, one of the two nationally owned operating companies that form the 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.
[edit] Geography
Badlapur city is located at .GR2 It is in Thane district in Maharashtra State. It has an average elevation of 44 meters (144 feet). It is a railway station on the Mumbai-Pune route of the Central Railway and is located about 68 km (42.25 M) 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. 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] Government and Politics
Before 1983, Badlapur Municipal Council was a separate Muncipal Corporation surrounded by twelve villages: - Sonivali, Arenjad, Valivali, Manjarli, Badlapurgaon, Shirgaon, Katrap, Jeweli, Kharvai, Mankivali, Kulgaon, and Belivali.
On 2nd October 1983 Badlapur GramPanchayat became a Municipal Corporation as part of Kalyan- Dombivali- Ambernath and Badlapur Municipal Corporation. But the formation of the corporation was geographically improper as Ulhasnagar, which falls in between the said councils, was set aside. So, many a public personalities raised objection and Badlapur and Ambernath Municipal Councils were formed in 1992. According to the 1991 census the population of the Badlapur Municipal Council was approximately 52,000. So, it was declared as B-Class Municipal Council.
Badlapur Municipal Council was rewarded by the "Presidential Silver Medal of India" for its commendable efforts and achievements based on 1991 census. After formation of Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council, the first Ghadge Baba Cleanliness Mission Award was jointly received by Kulgaon Badlapur Municipal Council and Vasai Municipal Council. K.B.M.C was rewarded with "President Reward of India" for Barrier Free Environment for disabled.
[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
- D. G. Naik High School formerly known as Bal Vikas Mandir
- Fatima High School
[edit] Attractions
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] Moolgaon - Khandoba Temple
The temple of Lord Khandoba is located in Moolgaon, a small village, around 4 Miles (6 km) from Badlapur Railway station. From the temple you can see the panoramic view of Badlapur , Kulgaon and Vangani. The Best time to visit this place is around September to November.
[edit] Shiva Temple
The neighboring town of Ambarnath has a famous Seventh Century Shiva Temple constructed in a 'Hemad' style, also known as Hemadpanthi sculpture, which is around 12 km from Badlapur.
[edit] References
Kulgaon Badlapur Municipal Council
| Badlapur | ||||
| Next station south: Vangani |
Mumbai suburban railway : Central Railway | Next station north: Ambarnath |
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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 |
