Dombivli
| Dombivli डोंबिवली Dombivli | |
|---|---|
| Residential City(Mumbai metropolitan region) | |
  Dombivli Location of Dombivli in Maharashtra | |
| Coordinates: 19°13′06″N 73°05′12″E / 19.218433°N 73.086718°ECoordinates: 19°13′06″N 73°05′12″E / 19.218433°N 73.086718°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Thane |
| Taluka | Kalyan |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Kalyan-Dombivali Municipal Corporation |
| • Deputy Mayor | Vikram Tare (BJP) |
| • Municipal Commissioner | E. Ravendrian (IAS) |
| • MLA | Mr. Subhash Bhoir (Shivsena), Mr.Ravindra Chavan (BJP) Mr.Narendra Pawar (BJP) Mr.Ganpat Gaikwad (Indepnedent - BJP Supporter) |
| Elevation | 13.534 m (44.403 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,246,381 (with Kalyan) |
| Demonym(s) | Dombivlikar |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 421 201 to 421 206 |
| Telephone code | 0251 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-05 [Kalyan Metro] |
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Dombivli is a city in the Thane of Maharashtra state in Konkan division, located about 48 km from Mumbai CST and is a part of Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The population of the Kalyan-Dombivli City at the 2011 census counted to 1,246,381 (52% males and 48% females).
Geography
Dombivli is located at 19°13′06″N 73°05′12″E / 19.218433°N 73.086718°E. It has an average elevation of 13.534 metres (44.403 feet). The land here is rough and rocky by nature.The climate is warm and humid.
Transportation
Rail
Dombivli is served by Mumbai Suburban railway network, i.e. it lies on the main line of the central section of Mumbai suburban railway network.Built in 1886, it is one of the busiest stations on the Central line and witnesses a footfall of more than 3 lakh commuters daily.[1] Though none of the long journey express trains halt here, it is well connected to Mumbai and Navi Mumbai through Thane. Dombivli is the busiest railway station on the central line in Mumbai suburban railway network. Though during rush hours the station is an unacceptably over crowded affair.[2]
References
- ↑ http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/in-mumbai-rto-traffic-police-book-117-autos-near-dombivli-station/story-UOHP6vDR9EVbMLI4Zlkm6M.html
- ↑ Mehta, Manthan (19 January 2016). "Dombivli busiest CR station in 2015, going by ticket sales". Times of India. Retrieved 4 August 2016.