Kalyan

Kalyan, Mumbai

About This Location

Kalyan is a city located in the Thane district of Maharashtra, India. It is located on the banks of Ulhas river in Thane. Kalyan and its neighboring township of Dombivli jointly form Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation. Ulhasnagar and Dombivli are the 2 adjacent cities to Kalyan. Kalyan is the 7th biggest city in Maharashtra and 28th in the country. Kalyan Junction is on the rail line between Mumbai and Karjat/Kasara. Kalyan Junction serves as an important railway station at the node of Mumbai.The major modes of transportation in Kalyan are KDMT bus service, Auto-rickshaws and Local trains. There are three large parks in Kalyan area Rani Laxmibai Park , Nana- Nani Park at Near Gurudev Hotel & Park Near Lord Shiva's Paradise in Chikanghar. Fortis Hospital, Shree Devi hospital, Phadke Hospital, Meera Hospital, Shree Hospital, Apex Hospital are some of the renowned hospitals in Kalyan.

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Highlights about this area

Kalyan is one of the founding cities of the Metropolitan region of Mumbai. The Kalyan city and its associated township of Dombivli region together form the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation. Kalyan junction railway station, Shahad railway station are the nearest railway stations. With future developments such as a 31-kilometer-long Ring Road connecting Dombivli and Titwala through Kalyan, Metro Line 5 (Thane-Bhiwandi-Kalyan) and Metro line 12 (Kalyan-Taloja), Kalyan aspires to be a city with limitless possibilities. Birla College of Arts, Science & Commerce, KM Agrawal College, L D Sonawane College, Ideal College Of Education, Model English High School, Kalyan (East), St Xaviers International School, Aadharwadi- Kalyan The Cambridge International School, Khadakpada - Kalyan, Holy Cross Convent School, Kalyan -west, Podar International School, Lourdes High School, Birla School, Kalyan -West are some of the schools and colleges in this locality

Positive Aspects of this area

Birla Mandir, Kala Talao, Lonad caves are some of the tourist attractions in this cityDurgadi Fort which was built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and is close to Ulhas river. Durgadi Fort is located on Kalyan-Agra Highway, Kalyan west. The fort is almost 4 km away from Kalyan station. Kalyan is making significant progress in digital connectivity, waste management, and public transport. All these factors make Kalyan eligible for smart city status