Bhandup - Where the City Finds Its Calm
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Devashrita Gujral
Posted on January 3, 2024. 10 mins

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As one of the oldest suburbs in Mumbai, Bhandup has a rich history and a thriving community. Its unique blend of residential and commercial developments makes it an attractive destination for those seeking a convenient and vibrant place to live and work. Located in the eastern part of Mumbai, Bhandup is a developing locality offering a mix of residential and commercial developments.

Unique features of the neighborhood

  • Bhandup (West) is home to several large and small scale industries

  • The commercial hub of Bandra Kurla Complex is about 16 km from the locale via Eastern Express Highway

  • NITIE Pond, Powai Lake and Mahakali Caves are a few famous tourist destinations within 10 km radius

Famous to - do’s in Bhandup

  • Mangrove Conservation Area is a beautiful mangrove forest, known as the Thane creek flamingo Sanctuary.

  • Tulshet Pada Ganpati Temple: This temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is a local religious attraction and a place for cultural immersion.

  • Shreyas Cinema is an old-school cinema in Bhandup and a charming place to catch a Bollywood or regional movie.

Demographics

  • Area (2020) - 7.47 km²

  • Population (2020) - 232184

  • Population Density - 31063 people per km²

  • Male Population - 121408

  • Female Population - 110776

Educational institutions

  • Nahar International School

  • Pawar Public School

  • St. Xavier's High School

  • St. Francis Xavier High School

Famous residents

  • Sanjay Dina Patil - ex-Member of Parliament-North-East Mumbai and Nationalist Congress Party

  • Om Puri - Bollywood actor used to stay here before getting into Bollywood

  • Sanjay Raut - editor of Saamana and Shiv Sena leader

Commute

  • Proximity to Eastern Express Highway ensures smooth access to other city parts

  • Residents enjoy railway service through Bhandup Station on the Central Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network

  • The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is just 11 km from the neighborhood via Lal Bahadur Shastri Road