Byculla - A Timeless Neighborhood in Mumbai
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Devashrita Gujral
Posted on January 3, 2024. 10 mins

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Byculla is known for its historical significance, cultural diversity, and a blend of old-world charm and modernity

Unique features of the neighborhood

  • Several industrial estates, such as A to Z, Mahalaxmi and Kewal, are within 3 km.

  • Located within a 4 km radius of Lodha Excelus, Indiabulls Finance Center and Peninsula Business Park.

  • Presence of tourist places, such as Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Zoo, Lalbaugcha Raja and Babulnath Mandir, within 4 km.

Things to do the neighborhood

  • Dr. Bhau Daji Lad is a museum located in Byculla, and has an impressive collection of artifacts, decorative arts, and exhibits that showcase the history and culture of Mumbai. It's one of the oldest museums in Mumbai.

  • Gloria Church is an iconic place of worship in Byculla with its neo gothic architecture and intricate stained glass window.

  • Five gardens are well-maintained public gardens located nearby in Wadala and are a favorite spot for residents of Byculla and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Demographics

  • Area (2020) - 3.76 km²

  • Population (2020) - 132376

  • Population Density - 35187 people per km²

  • Male Population - 68958

  • Female Population - 63418

Educational institutions

  • Sadhvi Savitribai Phule Upper Primary School

  • VLN High School

  • Napoo High School

Commute

  • Eastern Express Highway passes through the locale and connects it to Dadar, Chembur and Thane.

  • Byculla Railway Station on the Central Line connects the locale to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Kalyan.

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is nearly 22 km from Byculla via Western Express Highway.