Bhiwandi

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Bhiwandi (About this soundpronunciation (help·info)) is a city in the Thane district of the Konkan division of Maharashtra, India. It is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Mumbai and 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast of the city of Thane. The city is a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Bhiwandi is a commercial city and a major trade center that connects Mumbai and the rest of India through the Mumbai–Agra highway. It is known for its textile industry, though in recent years, economic downturn has forced the closure of a large portion of the sector.[1]

Bhiwandi lies in the Konkan coastal lowland, a region known geographically for its hills and streams. The city houses the tehsil headquarters of Bhiwandi, and it is administered by the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation. According to the 2011 census, the total population of the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation area was 709,665.[citation needed]

Festivals

Majority of the city’s population proudly follows the beautiful religion of Islam so Eid-al-fitr and Eid-al-Azha locally known as Eid and Bakrid respectively are the two most delightful festivals celebrated across the city every year with full intensity.

Business and employment

The city of Bhiwandi has the largest number of power looms and handlooms in the country.[2][3][4] The majority of the population is employed in the power loom sector.[5] The second-largest power loom, after the one in Surat, is located in Bhiwandi. Since 2012, the city’s textile industry has been in decline, partly caused by the sudden enactment of new goods and services taxes.[6] Another concern facing textile producers is a lack of contact with buyers, leading many to sell primarily to middlemen, mostly from Gujrat, who charge significant markup prices.[7] Bhiwandi has also a red light area.[8][9]

Bhiwandi initially developed as an industrial hub for the textile industry, but more recently has hosted other industries and logistics sectors. Bhiwandi is among Asia’s biggest warehousing hubs; its godownsare considered Asia’s largest.[10] It is a major contributor to the logistic landscape of Mumbai and India due to its close proximity to the Nhava Seva port of Mumbai, India’s financial capital. Many e-commerce companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance Industries, Snapdeal, and FedEx have branches in the city. The city is the next developed region for MMRDA, which has developed other regions such as the Bandra–Kurla Complex, Mumbai Metro, Monorail Project, and Eastern Freeway.[11]

Bhiwandi’s economy is divided into three sectors: textiles, groceries, and service (supplying, logging, and food delivery). During the COVID-19 pandemic, small hotels faced significant challenges, and Crisfood – a food delivery supply chain network – gained coverage and business.[12]

Transportation

Roads

The NH3 highway passes through the city of Bhiwandi. Only auto-rickshaws are available in the city. Bhiwandi is well-connected by all the highways and it is among the largest hubs for logistics and warehouses. The pin code of Bhiwandi is 421308.

Railways

Bhiwandi has two railway stations: Bhiwandi Road railway station and Kharbao railway station, both of which are under Central Railway administration. Locals commute via passenger trains. The trains connect to central line railways at Kopar railway station, western line railways at Vasai Road Railway Station, and Harbor Line at Panvel railway station.

Airways

The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, 45 km (28 mi) from Bhiwandi.

 

Famous Places in Bhiwandi

  • Viviana Mall
    Runwal Nagar, Thane West, Eastern Express Highway-Thane, Mumbai, Thane District
  • Lodha Xperia Mall
    Sonar Pada, Bhiwandi, Beyond Thane, Thane, Thane District
  • Brand Factory
    Dokali Pada, Manpada, Thane West, Ghodbunder Road, Mumbai, Thane District