Thane West, Thane West

Thane West is the part of Thane City which is situated in the north-eastern parts of Mumbai. Patlipada, Kolshet, Manorama Nagar, Kalwa, Kolshet Industrial Area, Manpada, Dhokali Naka, Mulund West, Ganesh Bawadi, Bhiwandi, Raheja Complex , Mulund East are its neighbouring locality while Bhiwadi, Dombivli, Mulund East, Kandivali West, Mira Bhayandar are its neighbouring cities. Brahmand Patlipada Link Road, Akbar Camp Road, Kolshet Road are arterial roads to Thane West which further connects with the NH 48. Thane is Just 4.5 km from Thane West via Ghodbunder Road. NH 48 is just 1.5 km away from Thane West via Mahatma Phule Marg and Brahmand Road.

 

Thane is known as the City of Lakes for the 35 lakes that the region contains. Most of these lakes are in Thane West, the most famous of which is the Masunda Lake or Talao Pali. It is a huge tourist attraction for its spectacular beauty and boating and water scooter facilities. The lake also has cultural and religious importance because the Kopineshwar Temple, which is Thane’s oldest temple situated on the banks of the lake. The lakes are not the only thing that Thane West can boast of in terms of natural beauty. It comes under the jurisdiction of Thane Municipal Corporation which take cares about the civic facilities of the area such as water, electricity, road, transport, highways, parks, sanitation, garbage disposal, etc.

Thane West, an area that is quickly becoming a dream residential area for its ability to provide a slice of authentic Mumbai city life with the added advantage of more greenery, open spaces, and reduced pollution. For people who enjoy the material things in life, there is a multitude of places to visit in Thane West. In order to cater to the needs of its residents, Thane West has imploded in terms of malls, entertainment centres and hangout spots. It also has a number of reputed schools and colleges. Some of the key residential projects in Thane West are Dev Land Ashoka, Dosti Desire Dosti Pearl, JVM Sky Court, Wadhwa Courtyard Onyx, Rutu City among others.

Connectivity and Transit Points:

Thane West is extremely well connected to other major cities and parts of the state. The Eastern Express Highway is one of the well-maintained highways in the country and it connects Mumbai to various cities via Thane. The inner roads of Thane West are also broader and more properly maintained than Mumbai’s roads.

Thane West is linked by Mulund of Mumbai’s eastern suburbs, Borivali of Mumbai’s western suburbs and Bhiwandi, which is the junction of Kalyan-Dombivali and Vasai-Virar. Hence, it is accessible from almost every part of Mumbai.

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport which is located at a distance of 19.9 km via Eastern Express Highway/Mumbai-Agra National Highway.

Thane, Mulund, Nahur are nearby railway station to Thane West. However, Thane is the nearest Railway Station which is located at a distance of 11 km via Eastern Express Highway.

Thane Junction has connected via the Central Railway to South Mumbai and also via Kalyan Junction to remote places like Karjat, Kasara, and Khopoli. The suburban local trains go downwards towards Karjat and Kasara and upwards towards CST.

Thane is accessible by BEST buses which cater to people commuting to places like Ghatkopar, Andheri, Borivali, and Trombay. TMT buses are the main source of transport towards Bhiwandi and inside Thane City. RTS BEST (A/C super) buses ply towards south Mumbai. NMMT buses ply in towards Vashi, MBMT towards Bhayander, KDMT towards Kalyan and Bhiwandi, and MSRTC or ST buses ply from Thane to various other destinations across Maharashtra. There are also private buses that travel within Thane West, due to an inadequacy of public transport within Thane proper.

Major Landmarks:

Upvan Lake

Tikuji-Ni-Wadi

Suraj Water Park

Ovalekar Wadi Butterfly Garden

Talao Pali Lake

Kokanipada Waterfall

Employment Hubs near Thane West:

MIDC (27.5 km)

Safety Shield Industries (5.4 km)

V & V Pharma Industries (4.6 km)

ThaneOne Corporate Business IT Park (4 km)

Ashar IT Park (9 km)

Odyssey IT Park (10.3 km)

Factors for Growth in the Past:

The accessibility that the railway line gave Thane made it an attractive place to reside in and it began to grow from a collection of villages to a prosperous town and slowly to a bustling city environment. Thane West’s scenic beauty, with its lakes and hills, made it a popular tourist spot, which became a major source of income for the area. Since it was so well connected to the rest of Mumbai and much less crowded and populated than Mumbai, thousands of residents of Mumbai moved to Thane. The city has transformed from a manufacturing hub to being economically driven by the services sector in response to the residential boom that the area has experienced over the last few years.

Factors for Growth in the Future

The continued entrance of residents in search of the balance between the cosmopolitan experience and the suburban way of life is the key factor that is driving the growth of Thane. The government has also tried to maintain the beauty and natural integrity of the lakes, botanical gardens, hills, and other tourist attractions in Thane West in order to make sure that the place remains a popular attraction for visitors for years to come.

The increased population places an increased demand on the residential real estate market and service sector, leading to a greater need for office spaces and shops.

All the above-mentioned factors contributed to the demand for rental properties in Thane West.

Infrastructure Development (Social & Physical):

The locality has a good retail market with malls, shopping plazas, shopping complexes, retail outlets, stationery shops, and grocery outlets. These include Korum Mall, R Mall, Cosmos Mall, R City Mall, Raghuleela Mall, Infiniti Mall, Inorbit Mall Vashi to name a few.

Thane West possesses best-in-class infrastructural facilities: It has many reputed schools in and around the area such as Orchids The International School, Podar International School, Rainbow International School, Sulochana Devi Singhania School, Hiranandani Foundation School, St. Xaviers English High School & Junior College, Radcliffe School among few.

For the health needs of its residents, Thane West has well-known hospitals like Hiranandani Hospital, Revival Bone & Joint Hospital and Kaushalya Medical Foundation.

It is home to some of the most famous restaurants, pubs, cafes and eating joints such as Rude Lounge, California Bar & Restaurants, Vaibhav Family Restaurant & Bar, The Waterhouse Deli, The Road House, Prashant Family Restaurant & Bar, Priya Bar & Restaurant etc.

Some of the renowned hospitals providing healthcare facilities to the residents of Thane West are Hiranandani Hospital, Kevalya Hospital, Titan Hospital, Vedant Hospital, Bethany Hospital, Jupiter Hospital, Platinum Hospital Mulund, Varad Hospital & ICU, Fortis Hospital Mulund etc.

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