Powai - An Urban Retreat

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Devashrita Gujral
Posted on January 4, 2024. 10 mins

Powai is a beautiful neighborhood in Mumbai and is renowned for its unique blend of urban living and natural beauty.

Unique features of the neighborhood

  • Home to IIT Mumbai, which generates ample rental demand for the neighborhood.

  • Surrounded by various shopping hubs, namely Powai Plaza, Galleria Shopping Mall, R City Mall and Neptune Magnet Mall.

  • Presence of various hospitals, including Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, IIT Bombay Hospital and Powai Hospital.

Famous to - do’s in Powai

  • Hiranandani Gardens are beautiful gardens with charming streets, making it a great place for a stroll

  • Powai Garden is located near the lake, a great spot to go with families offering a playground, open spaces, and a pleasant atmosphere

  • IIT Bombay campus itself may not be open to tourists but, you can explore the outer areas and take in the serene ambiance and architectural beauty of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Demographics

  • Area (2020) - 11.88 km²

  • Population (2020) - 216957

  • Population Density - 18255 people per km²

  • Male Population - 113081

  • Female Population - 103876

Educational institutions

  • Maharashtra National Law University

  • Indian Institute of Technology

  • IDC - Industrial Design Center

Commute

  • Connected to metro through Saki Naka Station on Metro Blue Line 1, which is about 4 km away.

  • The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is about 6 km from the local via Andheri - Kurla Road.

  • Only 4 km from Kanjurmarg Railway Station on the Central Line of Mumbai Suburban Railways.