Kandivali
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Kandivali or Kandivli (Marathi कांदिवली) is the name of a railway station on the Mumbai suburban railway on the Western Railway (India) railway line. It is a suburb of Mumbai.
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[edit] History
Artefacts found near Kandivali indicate that the region around Kandivali was inhabited since the Stone Age [1]. 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 Bombay. 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 and Marwari communities, but in recent times, due to burgeoning population it has turned cosmopolitan. Numerous hospitals and polyclinics in the region have made the township the centre of medical healthcare in the region.
The original inhabitants are Koli (fishermen), who reside in the Charkop village. Now it is mostly populated by North Indians and Gujaratis. 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).
[edit] Kandivali (West)
Kandivali (West) includes Parekh Nagar, Mahavir Nagar, Poisar, Ganesh Nagar, 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 only 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 full of Maharashtrians which includes the old families of 1800. The famous among them are Joshis, Kenis, Patils and Kandivalikars. Also there is a beautiful church in the same area. There is a famous swimming pool in Kandivali which was built in 1965. It was a famous hotspot for youngsters in vacations.
Kandivali was under British when they ruled India.They had their base in one of the older n first schools of Kandivali which was N.L.high school.The families in 1800s(Joshis, kenis, patils) did not work.They were landlords of the land of entire Kandivali. Kandivali also has various recreation clubs, parks and malls.
Other notable places in Kandivali(West) are Dahanukar Wadi, Mahavir Nagar, Sai Nagar etc. Charkop is fast developing as a cosmopolitan area.
The original inhabitants are kolis (Fishermen, who reside in the village of charkop). Now it is mostly populated by Maharashtrian, North Indians and gujaratis.
[edit] Kandivali (East)
Kandivali (East) is a cosmopolitan area and includes Thakur Complex, Samata Nagar, Thakur Village and Lokhandwala Complex. It has one of the highest population concentration in Mumbai.
Earlier, the only landmark in Kandivali (E) was the Mahindra & Mahindra tractor division. Now the area has many tall skyscrappers and posh residential complexes.
[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.
The major Housing Societies in Thakur Complex are Kanakia Park,Nabard Nagar,Highway Park E2-E4-E-5,Gayatri Enclave, Asha Nagar, Shraddha, and many societies build by Surya group.
[edit] Thakur Village
Thakur Village was developed after Thakur Complex. Thakur Builders established many educattional 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.
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 has Multiplex cinema.
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 jam 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 enoromous stress caused by the traffic snarls. This is compounded by the very road condition of the highway.
The major Hosuing Societies in Thakur Village are Evershine Millienium Paradise (Phase I to V), Various Societies by the Gundecha Builders(Sunflower, Marigold, Lotus, Cosmos, Gardenia, Aster, Orchid), Challengers (Four Towers), Oberoi Gardens, Oberoi Park View, Viceroy Park, Viceroy Court, Vasant Sagar, Vasant Utsab Sun City etc. There are many societies inhabited mostly by serving as well retired personnels from ONGC. Some of them are ISM House, Mineral House, Vasundhara, Technopark-1, Technopark-II etc.
[edit] Lokhandwala Township
Lokhandwala Township is a residential township in Kandivali (East), approx 2 kms away from Station built by Lokhandwala Constructions, the name Mumbai trusts. It includes 25 + storey towers and 7 storey building. Many buildings have their own swimming pools, gardens and children play areas. Major landmarks are the Sai Temple and the New Lokhandwala Foundation School. Coming up is a Shopping Mall in the complex. There are two good restaurants for eating out - Fast Food Corner and Spice Garden. Furthermore, there are more than 65,000 flats situated in this area.
Some of the housing societis in Lokhandwala are - Whispering Palms, Alica Nagar, Anita Nagar, Spring Leaf, Green Meadows, Sierra Towers, Pushkar Accord, Garden Tower, Crimson Tower, Anita Accord, Millenium Tower, Vinay Tower, Anita Vihar, Esbell, Greenhills, Neighbourhood, Dafodill, Coronet, Senate, Baronet, Riviera, MHADA Colony and so on.People commuting between Kandivli railway station and the township often get stuck up in traffic jams caused by indiciplined auto rickshaw drivers, narrow roads and increasing population density.
| 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 |
