[108] Towards the end of the 17th century, the islands again suffered incursions from Yakut Khan in 1689–90. [207], The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai was ranked 9th out of 21 cities for best governance & administrative practices in India in 2014. Both GSM and CDMA services are available in the city. [221], In the Indian national elections held every five years, Mumbai is represented by six parliamentary constituencies: North, North West, North East, North Central, South Central, and South. [316] Dharavi, Asia's second largest slum (if Karachi's Orangi Town is counted as a single slum)[317] is located in central Mumbai and houses between 800,000 and one million people[318] in 2.39 square kilometres (0.92 sq mi), making it one of the most densely populated areas on Earth[319] with a population density of at least 334,728 persons per square kilometre. [344], Mumbai residents celebrate both Western and Indian festivals. Suburban railway and BEST bus services together accounted for about 88% of the passenger traffic in 2008. [201] As of 2008[update], the Globalization and World Cities Study Group (GaWC) has ranked Mumbai as an "Alpha world city", third in its categories of Global cities. Mumbai has the second largest number of Art Deco buildings in the world after Miami. Geographical Area (As per Census) Greater Mumbai (sq. [91], The Portuguese were actively involved in the foundation and growth of their Roman Catholic religious orders in Bombay. [206], The municipal commissioner is the chief executive officer and head of the executive arm of the municipal corporation. The metropolis is also the hub of many international media corporations, with many news channels and print publications having a major presence. [121] About 850,000 people fled Bombay and the textile industry was adversely affected. [290][291], About 700 million litres of water, out of a daily supply of 3500 million litres, is lost by way of water thefts, illegal connections and leakages, per day in Mumbai. [131] As a memorial to the martyrs of the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, Flora Fountain was renamed as Hutatma Chowk (Martyr's Square) and a memorial was erected. [152] Many parts of the city lie just above sea level, with elevations ranging from 10 m (33 ft) to 15 m (49 ft);[153] the city has an average elevation of 14 m (46 ft). [127] The States Reorganisation Committee recommended a bilingual state for Maharashtra–Gujarat with Bombay as its capital in its 1955 report. [283], The city is also the headquarters of the Western Naval Command, and also an important base for the Indian Navy. PREFACE. km and comprises Municipal Corporations of Greater Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan, Navi Mumbai and Ulhasnagar; 15 municipal towns; 7 non-municipal urban centers; and 995 villages. Bank of Baroda 70.75 6.5. Mumbai is the financial, commercial,[29] and the entertainment capital of India. Around 1200 tons of C&D waste per day (TPD) is being generated in the 24 wards of Mumbai from ‘debris on call’ service & unclaimed debris. [417], Regional and Professional Sports Teams from Mumbai, Former Regional and Professional Sports Teams from Mumbai, "Bombay" redirects here. Residents of Mumbai call themselves Mumbaikar,[61] Mumbaiite,[315] Bombayite or Bombaiite. [190] Although Mumbai had prominently figured as the hub of economic activity of India in the 1990s, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region is presently witnessing a reduction in its contribution to India's GDP. Nifty 14,563.45 78.7. On 1 October 1990, the Greater Bombay district was bifurcated to form two revenue districts namely, Bombay City and Bombay Suburban, though they continued to be administered by same Municipal Administration. Belapur (CBD) 400 611. [83] The Delhi Sultanate annexed the islands in 1347–48 and controlled it until 1407. Upon India's independence in 1947 the city was incorporated into Bombay State. Mumbai (Greater Mumbai) Metropolitan Population 2011 - 2021. Services are provided by both government agencies as well as private partners. The supply from Powai lake, also within the city limits, is used only for agricultural and industrial purposes. [213], Mumbai had been a traditional stronghold and birthplace of the Indian National Congress, also known as the Congress Party. [228][229][230] In the 2012 municipal corporation elections, out of the 227 seats, the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance secured 107 seats, holding power with the support of independent candidates in the MCGM, while the Congress-NCP alliance bagged 64 seats. [245] Public buses run by BEST cover almost all parts of the metropolis, as well as parts of Navi Mumbai, Mira-Bhayandar and Thane. All executive powers are vested in the municipal commissioner who is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer appointed by the state government. The remaining areas belong to various Defence establishments, the Mumbai Port Trust, the Atomic Energy Commission and the Borivali National Park, which are out of the jurisdiction of the MCGM. ", "3 Mumbaikars Who Are Changing The City All By Themselves", "What about Gateway of India, Banganga Tank? Its strongest scores in the QS University Rankings: BRICS are for papers per faculty (8th), employer reputation (20th) and citations per paper (28th). Disclaimer : All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. 400 614. [149] Of this, the island city spans 67.79 km2 (26 sq mi), while the suburban district spans 370 km2 (143 sq mi), together accounting for 437.71 km2 (169 sq mi) under the administration of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). The architecture of the city is a blend of Gothic Revival, Indo-Saracenic, Art Deco, and other contemporary styles. In the Lok Sabha discussions in 1955, the Congress party demanded that the city be constituted as an autonomous city-state. [241] The first line of the Mumbai Metro opened in early June 2014. [366] Mumbai also has access to Commercial radio providers such as Sirius. [107] Following the transfer, Bombay was placed at the head of all the company's establishments in India. It varies between a dry period extending from October to May and a wet period peaking in June. It sits on Salsette Island (Sashti Island), which it partially shares with the Thane district. [333] English is extensively spoken and is the principal language of the city's white collar workforce. In the newer suburbs, modern buildings dominate the landscape. The maximum annual rainfall ever recorded was 3,452 mm (136 in) for 1954. [204], It is administered by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) (sometimes referred to as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation), formerly known as the Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC). SBI I C COLONY BORIVALI WEST Branch in Greater Mumbai; Area: I C COLONY BORIVALI WEST: Address: STATE BANK OF INDIA, WEST PARK CHSL HOLY CROSS ROAD, I.C.COLONY BORIVALI WEST, MUMBAI 400103 District: GREATER MUMBAI State: MAHARASHTRA: Contact Numbers: Phone: 22-28933774: Fax: Email: s b i. [324][325][326] The linguistic/ethnic demographics are: Maharashtrians (42%), Gujaratis (19%), with the rest hailing from other parts of India. Football is another popular sport in the city, with the FIFA World Cup and the English Premier League being followed widely. Matches in the city are played at the Mahindra Hockey Stadium.[407][408]. "[55] Slate also said "The push to rename Bombay was part of a larger movement to strengthen Marathi identity in the Maharashtra region. [260], Water transport in Mumbai consists of ferries, hovercraft and catamarans. With a population of 9.9 million people in the central city, Mumbai is the third-largest city in the world. [402] In the Indian Super League, Mumbai City FC represents the city; Municipal Corporations. [14] Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the sixth most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million. They are also known to come from other countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran. बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (Disaster Management Department). [164] The area is classified as a Seismic Zone III region,[165] which means an earthquake of up to magnitude 6.5 on the Richter magnitude scale may be expected. Andheri (East) 400 069. [193] [105], In 1687, the English East India Company transferred its headquarters from Surat to Bombay. [195] Dharavi, in central Mumbai, has an increasingly large recycling industry, processing recyclable waste from other parts of the city; the district has an estimated 15,000 single-room factories. ", "Mumbai breathes 2017's cleanest air; 'good' AQI after 6 months. [151] Mumbai is bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west. [31][145][188] It serves as an economic hub of India, contributing 10% of factory employment, 25% of industrial output, 33% of income tax collections, 60% of customs duty collections, 20% of central excise tax collections, 40% of India's foreign trade and ₹40 billion (US$560 million) in corporate taxes. [398] The Mumbai cricket team represents the city in the Ranji Trophy and has won 40 titles, the most by any team. Mumbai's suburban district occupies most of the island. Sixteen major languages of India are spoken in Mumbai, with the most common being Marathi and its dialect East Indian; as well as Hindi, Gujarati and English. [152] The MCGM is in charge of the civic and infrastructure needs of the metropolis. [citation needed] Jews settled in Bombay during the 18th century. [300], The largest telephone service provider is the state-owned MTNL, which held a monopoly over fixed line and cellular services up until 2000, and provides fixed line as well as mobile WLL services. Vashi. Maharashtra’s capital, Mumbai (formerly Bombay), is an island city on the western coast, connected to the mainland by roads and railways. The Conditional Access System (CAS) started by the Union Government in 2006 met a poor response in Mumbai due to competition from its sister technology Direct-to-Home (DTH) transmission service.[367]. 603. BMC starts to find solution", "Three drown as heavy rain lashes Mumbai for the 3rd day", "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)", "Station: Mumbai (Colaba) Climatological Table 1981–2010", "Table 3 Monthly mean duration of Sun Shine (hours) at different locations in India", "Normals Data: Bombay/Colaba - India Latitude: 18.90°N Longitude: 72.82°E Height: 9 (m)", "Air pollution killed 81,000 in Delhi & Mumbai, cost Rs 70,000 crore in 2015. Greater Mumbai (M Corp.) (Part) WARD NO.-1351 is one of the ward of Greater Mumbai City in Area not under any Sub-district Taluka of Mumbai Suburban, Maharashtra. The term had been in use for quite some time but it gained popularity after the official name change to Mumbai. Greater Mumbai is an important part of Mumbai, the city which never sleeps. [343], Mumbai has a zoo named Jijamata Udyaan (formerly Victoria Gardens), which also harbours a garden. Andheri (West) 400 058. 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