Bhiwindi, in the Thane District of the Konkan area of Maharashtra, is part of the Metropolitan region of Mumbai. During the Moghul era, it was called Islamabad. It is in the Coastal lowland of Konkanwith many hills and streams. The coordinates are19.296664o N, and 73.063121o E. With a total 699 km2 area, it has a population of 11,41,386 approximately.Marathi is the official language. Marathi and Hindi are commonly spoken. The town is famous for Vasai Creek, DindigadMahadevShivamandir, Lonad Caves and VaraladeviTalao.
Infrastructure and Details
Bhiwandi,earlier known as the Manchester of India,has many textile units. It is under the BhiwandiNizampur Municipal Corporation.The place has many large Godownswith logistics. Large warehouses cater to many e-Commerce Companies. It is well connected with Mumbai- Agra highway. Bhiwandi Road Rail Way Station is nearby. Mumbai Central is 20 km and ... अधिक पढ़ें