Kandivali
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ŭKandivali or Kandivli (Marathi कांदिवली) is the name of a suburb of Mumbai, India. It is also the name of the railway station in Kandivali suburb, on the Mumbai suburban railway, on the Western Railway (India) railway line.
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[edit] History
Artifacts found near Kandivali indicate that the region around Kandivali was inhabited since the Stone Age. The township was a semi-rural area up to the 1980s, with agricultural land, hutments and villages. With the real estate boom in the 1980s and 1990s, many residential projects started to shift northward. This saw a frenzied construction activity leading to large scale development. The area has also witnessed the highest appreciation in land value in Mumbai.It is now considered a posh residential location of western suburbs of mumbai with a number of upmarket constructions and complexes. The area currently has swank malls, wide roads, multiplexes and numerous flyovers. It is also popular as it is well connected via train and bus. The northern hub of Borivali lies just a few kilometres away, and the Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Sahar) lies to the south.
[edit] Demographics
Kandivali was long dominated by Gujarati community, but in recent times, due to burgeoning population it has turned cosmopolitan. However, Kandivli remains to be a Gujurati Stronghold.
The original inhabitants are the Maharastrian , the EastIndian Catholic community who reside at kandivli villange, Koli (fishermen) who reside in the Charkop village. Now it is mostly populated by Gujaratis and North Indians. It is one of the densely populated suburbs in Mumbai.
[edit] Divisions
Western suburban railway line divides area in two parts as Kandivali (West) and Kandivali (East). The Kandivali railway station was built 100 years ago in 1907, then known as Khandolee. The station probably derived its name from the marathi word "Khaan" meaning mine. The area around Western Express between Malad and Kandivali had numerous stone quarries and was once famous for Malad Stone. Many heritage buildings in Mumbai were constructed with Malad stone between 1860 and 1930, notable among them are David Sasson library, Bombay House, Western Railway building at Churchgate.
[edit] Kandivali (West)
Kandivali (West) includes Bohra Colony, M.G.Road, Kamla Nagar, Mathuradas Road, Shanker Gully, Parekh Nagar, Dahanukar Wadi, Mahavir Nagar, Patel Nagar, Poisar, Ganesh Nagar, Irani wadi, Ekta Nagar and Charkop. It is a beautiful place and a cosmopolitan area. The oldest place in Kandivali is Kandivali Village (Gaon) which comprised of more than 5 families in 1800s. It developed a lot in 1900s. The Kandivali village is surrounded by all the basic amenities. It has a school, a college, a market, a temple, a hospital. The Kandivali railway station is just 10 minutes walking distance from this place.
There is a famous Masjid built in around the village area. The Kandivali village is one of the Old East Indain villages of Mumbai. It originally consisted of the Catholic [East Indian Community] families (such as the Mirandas, Mendes, Daniels, Rodrigues) and the Maharashtrian families (such as the Joshis, Kenis, Patils and Kandivalikars). Also there is a beautiful church "Our Lady of Assumption Church" in the same area, which is one of the oldest churches of mumbai , There is a famous swimming pool in Kandivali which was built in 1965. It was a famous hotspot for youngsters in vacations. The M.G road in Kandivali(west)has the famous Kala Hanuman temple which is visited by hundreds of devotees every day.Kandivali is also famous for 56 years old Shreeji temple(Girirajji ni Haveli) on Mathuradas Road that was built by Kashibai Govindji Mandani in 1952 & is at present being taken care of by Nagardas Sunderji Dholakia & his three sons Ramesh, Kirti & Girish Dholakia. Today more than 5000 people visit this temple every month.
Kandivali was under British when they ruled India. Kandivali as it is all known was first called Candolim or candol by the British , and its neighbouring village was Poisar and orlem . The Dhanukar river flowed from National Park through Kandivli , today itss just a "Nalla" .They had their base in one of the older and first schools of Kandivali which wasn't Joseph High School, N.L.high school. The families in 1800s did not work. They were landlords of the land of entire Kandivali.
Other notable places in Kandivali(West) are Dahanukar Wadi, Mahavir Nagar, Sai Nagar etc. RNA's Regency Park and their upcoming Royale Park are landmark projects in this area. There are quite a few new residential projects on Mathuradas Extension Road (which runs parallel to M.G Road on west), notable properties include Shanti Apartments, Vasant Aishwarya, Vasant Bhagirathi, Victoria, Vijay Nagar, Modi Park etc. Charkop is fast developing as a cosmopolitan area.
[edit] Charkop Village
The original inhabitants are kolis (Fishermen, who reside in the village of charkop). The famous among them are Kenis, Bhandaris, Patils and Vaitys. The 'Dingeshwar Temple' where all villagers gather to-gether once in a year to worship the god. During these days they perform Palkhi and Satyanarayan Maha-Pooja. There is a Talao (lake) where 'Ganpati Imersion' take place. Apart from one Municipal Marathi School, there is a Secondary School named "Ekveera Vidyalaya' run by a Trust named "Shri Ekveera Dnyan Prasarak Mandal". The Trust run Primary & Secondary Schools in Marathi as well as English mediums. Property prices in charkop area has increased signicantly after Annuancement of mumbai metro project wherein charkop will be a starting point.
[edit] Kandivali (East)
Kandivali (East) is a cosmopolitan area and includes Thakur Complex,Samata Nagar, Thakur Village,Asha Nagar,Hanuman Nagar and Lokhandwala Complex. It has one of the highest population concentration in Mumbai. Ashok Nagar at kandivali(E) in Mumbai is one of the oldest residential area. Earlier, the only landmark in Kandivali (E) was the Mahindra & Mahindra Limited tractor division. Now the area has many tall skyscrapers and posh residential complexes. hanuman Nagar
[edit] AKURLI MATA MANDIR=
Akurli mata mandir is oldest temple in kandivali east
[edit] Samata Nagar
Samata Nagar is one of the oldest areas in Kandivali, which has schools, college, post office, telephone exchange office etc. Most of the buildings in Samata Nagar are of MHADA.
[edit] Poisar
Poisar is one of the oldest and big slum in kandivali.There are most of the north Indian population from Bihar & Uttar Pradesh, it have several specific area where there are population of only one community. one jarlisat
[edit] Thakur Complex
Thakur Complex was developed in 1990s by Thakur & Sons. The Thakur builders also established many educational institutes including Thakur Vidya Mandir and Thakur Polytechnic. This is a famous area in kandivali. It is also an upmarket residential area in Kandivali. This area has a number of schools like Thakur Vidya Mandir, St. Lawrence, and many more and also colleges like Thakur Polytechnic for engineering.Cambridge school is another important school which has senior secondary education too. It has restaurants like The Avenue and Sheesha.
The major Housing Societies in Thakur Complex are Kanakia Park, Highway Park, Gayatri Enclave, Gayatri Darshan, Gokul Galaxy, Gokul Heaven, Sanskruti, Sankalp Siddhi, Jinal, Hinal, Pathik, Gokul Garden (A to Z wings), DSK Harita (Which has the best construction in Thakur Complex.) New Gokul Heights and Videocon Tower which is the only skyscraper in Thakur Complex.
[edit] Asha Nagar
Asha Nagar was developed in the early 1990s. Its landmark is Sai Dham temple. It also has a shopping centre (Dimple Arcade and a mall(V Mall).It has a Jain Derasar temple and Children's academy school. Major Buildings in Asha Nagar are Dimple, Rimple,Sagar, Palm View, Shraddha, Shraddha Tower, Ashirwad, Dhruv, Aditya, and Dimple Height. It has restaurants like Barista and Surbhi. Asha Nagar and Thakur complex are connected internally. Best Bus route number 300 serves this area.
[edit] Thakur Village
Thakur Village was developed after Thakur Complex. This has seen better development than complex because newer and swankier constructions. this is also an upmarket area except that the nearby samata nagar neighbourhood makes it a little mediocre locality. Thakur Builders established many educational institutes including Thakur College of Science & Commerce and Thakur College of Engineering & Technology (Thakur Village). They also constructed a multiplex, which started functioning in December 2005.vasant sagar and evershine millennium paradise are notable complexes of the region.Kanchan smruti Kelipada behind vasant utsav,only gujarati people are living in this building basically a khatri.
Thakur Mall is presently the only theater in Thakur Village (September, 2006), but other theatres are coming up. Big Bazaar has started functioning in 2006 and getting popular in very short time. Big Bazaar is located just next to the Western Express Highway. It also houses a CineMax Multiplex.
The burgeoning population of Thakur Village has put enormous pressure on the existing infrastructure. There is only one entry and exit point to the Thakur Village from the Western Express Highway. This causes huge traffic jams during the peak hours of the day. Till such time the proposed flyover, for which work has started, comes up, the residents shall have to bear with fortitude the enormous stress caused by the traffic snarls. This is compounded by the very road condition of the highway.
[edit] Lokhandwala Township
Lokhandwala Township mostly comprises buildings constructed by Lokhandwala Construction Pvt. Ltd. (www.lokhandwala.com). With wide tree lined roads and spacious grounds, an air of lazy serenity hangs over the complex. The Township in itself is like a self sufficient suburb within Kandivali, with the newly built Lokhandwala Foundation School in the centre of the complex to the various shops and restaurants catering to every whim of its citizens. Nursery school like FUNSKOOL is also there.
[edit] Arya Chanakya Nagar
Arya Chanakya nagar is situated just near to the kandivali station on the eastern side. Most of the residents here are middle class Maharashtrians employed in government sectors.This area also has a famous Hanuman temple.
[edit] Ashok Nagar
One of the oldest residential areas in Kandivali(East), most of the residents in this locality belong to the Gujarati and Marwari families but there are also many Maharashtrian families residing here. There are couple of Derashars for Jain, one in Damodarwadi and another opposite Children Academy School. This area also has a famous Swayambhoo Ganesh Mandir.
Since year 2005, there is a new addition to the locality and i.e. Kalpataru Gardens. It has a swimming pool and health club. The flyover(still under construction) connecting East to West will land at Shopper Stop in West and Near Kalpataru in East.
Ashok Nagar is hardly 10-15 mins walking distance from Kandivali station, however there are also shared Auto Rikshaws from station which takes visitors to Ashok Nagar for Rs 4/- per head.
This locality has developed rapidly over the last decade & although this locality was known for middle class residents, a lot of rich & upwardly mobile people are now buying property in this area. The Ashok Nagar skyline has now changed a lot in the last few years with many of the old residential buildings demolished & re-constructed with high rises. The crime rate in the area is almost 0% & people in the locality are generally very professional & helpful. Being close to kandivali station is another added advantage for residents staying in this locality. Growel's 101 - Big Bazaar retail mall alongwith Cinemax theatre is hardly 10 mins walk from this area. Besides, the Western Express highway is just 1.5 kms away, the Domestic & International airports are hardly 20-22 kms away from Ashok Nagar.
Although, there are are many good quality food stalls(for Dosas, Bhelpuri,PaniPuri etc..)in this locality, the area has only one Restaurant & Bar, namely - Temptations Restaurant & Bar situated just at the entrance of the Ashok Nagar Main Road.
The famous schools in Ashok Nagar are :-
- SweetLand Nursery school, specially for nursery kids.
- Children's Academy High School.
Some of the festivals celebrated in this locality are Holi, Ganesh festival, Navratri festival & Mahavir Jayanti.
[edit] Landmarks
- Our Lady of Remedy High School(estd.1926),Poinsur,Kandivali(West)
- Bohra Masjid, M.G.Road, Kandivli (West)
- Fame Kandivali at Raghuleela Mall (Kandivali) - west
- Fame Thakur (Kandivali) - East
- Growel's 101 Mall - Also known as BIG BAZAAR at Kandivali(East)
- The great Akurli temple & Hanuman temple at Akurli Road at Kandivali(East)
- Temptations Restaurant at the junction of Akurli Road & Ashok Nagar Main Road at Kandivali(East)
- Kamala Vihar Sports Club - Mahavir Nagar (Kandivali) - West
- Shopper's Stop (Kandivali) - West
- Charkop Talao called as Dingeshwar Talao (Lake) - West
- Sai Baba Mandir, Express Highway, Kandivali[E]
- Videocon Towers, Thakur Complex, Kandivali[E]
* Evershine Garden, Thakur Village, Kandivali {E]
| Kandivali | |||
| Next station south: Malad (Mumbai suburb) | Mumbai suburban railway : Western Railway | Next station north: Borivali | |
| Stop Number:20 | KM from starting:31.22 | ||
| These are the stations on Western line of Mumbai suburban railway |
| Churchgate | Marine Lines | Charni Road | Grant Road | Mumbai Central | Mahalaxmi | Lower Parel | Elphinstone Road | Dadar | Matunga Road | Mahim Junction | Bandra | Khar Road | Santacruz | Vile Parle | Andheri | Jogeshwari | Goregaon | Malad | Kandivali | Borivali | Dahisar | Mira Road | Bhayandar | Naigaon | Vasai Road | Nala Sopara | Virar |
