Navi Mumbai facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Navi Mumbai
New Bombay
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Navi Mumbai Skyline, Vashi Sector 30A, Utsav Chowk, Vashi Sector 30A, Vashi Railway Station, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Seawoods Grand Central mall, PKP IT Park in Airoli Naka, Pandavkada Falls, Wonders Park, Seawoods, Rajiv Gandhi Joggers Park, Buildings along Palm Beach Road. |
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Flamingo City
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 Navi Mumbai
Location in Maharashtra
Navi Mumbai
Location in India
Navi Mumbai
Location in Mumbai
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| Country |  India |
| State |  Maharashtra |
| Division | Konkan |
| District | Thane District Raigad District |
| Planned and Developed by |
CIDCO |
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| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Thane District) Panvel Municipal Corporation (Raigad District) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 344 km2 (133 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,618,000 |
| Demonym(s) | Navi Mumbaikar |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MH-43 (Thane district) MH-46 (Raigad district) |
Navi Mumbai (which means 'New Mumbai') is a carefully planned city in Maharashtra, India. It's located right next to the famous city of Mumbai. This city is part of the larger Mumbai Metropolitan Area.
Navi Mumbai is known for being very clean and well-organized. It has been ranked as one of the cleanest cities in India. The city is always improving with new projects.
Many schools and colleges are located here. Big international companies also have offices in Navi Mumbai. This makes it an important place for business. You can find fun places like a golf course, Central Park, and Pandavkada Waterfalls in the city.
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In the late 1500s, the Siddis of Janjira built the Belapur Fort. This fort was on a small hill near the Panvel Creek. In 1682, the Portuguese took control of the fort from the Siddis.
Later, in 1733, the Marathas, led by Chimaji Appa, captured the fort from the Portuguese. The Marathas ruled the area until 1817. Then, the British East India Company took over. The British partly destroyed the fort to weaken Maratha power.
Planning and Building the City
The population of Mumbai grew very fast between 1951 and 1971. This made life difficult for many people in the city. To solve this, a plan was made in 1970 to build a new twin city. This new city would be across the harbor, on the mainland to the east.
The plan suggested that this new city, now called Navi Mumbai, should be built for 2.1 million people. Planning for Navi Mumbai started in 1971. Many famous architects and planners helped design it. The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) was created to help build the city.
CIDCO bought land from 86 villages to create Navi Mumbai. The city covers parts of two districts: Thane District and Raigad District. CIDCO divided Navi Mumbai into 19 smaller areas called 'nodes'. These nodes include Airoli, Vashi, Nerul, CBD Belapur, and Kharghar.
CIDCO built railway stations, roads, and public spaces. In 1973, the Vashi bridge opened. This made it easier to travel to areas like Vashi and Nerul. The Sion-Panvel Highway was also built. Major growth happened after 1990. This was when a large market opened and a new train line started. These changes led to a big increase in jobs and people in Navi Mumbai.
Navi Mumbai was first planned to offer affordable homes. The goal was to prevent slums from growing. However, by 2001, many people in Navi Mumbai lived in slums or old villages.
New parts of Navi Mumbai are developing quickly. Areas like Kharghar, Kamothe, and Panvel are seeing major improvements. This is because they are close to the planned Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Navi Mumbai is home to many flamingos. These beautiful birds settle here in large numbers. The city also has areas of mangrove trees. These special trees grow along the Palm Beach Road area.
Role of CIDCO
The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has been in charge of Navi Mumbai since the 1970s. They maintain the city, collect taxes, and plan new developments.
CIDCO planned 14 main areas for the city. Seven areas are in the North, like Airoli and Vashi. Seven areas are in the South, like Kharghar and Panvel. Later, two local government bodies were created. These are the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) in the North and the Panvel Municipal Corporation in the South.
CIDCO first developed areas like Vashi and Nerul. They built homes, schools, and roads there. As more people moved in, CIDCO focused on newer areas. These include Kharghar, Kamothe, and Kopar Khairane. Private builders also helped a lot in developing these areas.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) was formed in 1991. It manages some of the developed areas of Navi Mumbai. Local self-government started on January 1, 1992.
NMMC looks after seven of the 14 nodes in Navi Mumbai. These nodes include CBD Belapur, Nerul, Vashi, and Airoli. The NMMC is known as one of the richest corporations in Maharashtra. A Municipal Commissioner and an elected Mayor lead the NMMC.
Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC)
The Panvel Municipal Council used to manage the old city of Panvel. It was then made into a Municipal Corporation. This new corporation now includes nearby parts of Navi Mumbai and surrounding villages.
In 2011, the population of Navi Mumbai was over 1.1 million people. More males live in the city than females. About 65.5% of the people in Navi Mumbai speak the Marathi language.
Navi Mumbai has great transport. It is well connected to other parts of India. The city has a good public transport system. The NMMT runs buses for commuters. The Mumbai suburban railway serves train commuters. There are also many auto rickshaws for short trips.
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway starts in Navi Mumbai. The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) is a long road bridge. It connects South Mumbai with Navi Mumbai. This bridge opened in January 2024.
The Mumbai suburban railway network covers most of the city. Important train stations are Vashi, Nerul, Belapur, and Panvel. Panvel is the busiest station. All long-distance trains stop here. It connects to almost all parts of India.
Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses also run from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai. NMMT buses travel all over Navi Mumbai and to other nearby cities. The Palm Beach Marg is a long, six-lane road. It connects Vashi to CBD Belapur.
Auto rickshaws are common for travel within and between areas. Taxis are also available. They charge fixed rates set by the R.T.O.
Navi Mumbai has the second-largest container terminal in India. It is the Jawaharlal Nehru Port at Nhava Sheva. This port handles a large amount of India's container traffic. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is about 30 km away. It is the closest airport to the city.
A new international airport is being built in Panvel. It is called the Navi Mumbai International Airport. This big project is costing a lot of money. It is being built in three stages. The first stage will handle 25 million passengers each year.
The Prime Minister of India laid the foundation stone for the airport in 2018. Construction started in 2021. It is expected to be ready by March 2025. This airport will be the first in India with many ways to connect. It will have metro, rail, and road links.
The Navi Mumbai Metro is a new train system for the city. Several metro lines are planned. CIDCO is building four lines in the south. Other lines will be built by NMMC and MMRDA.
The first line of the metro opened in November 2023. This line connects the CBD Belapur station to Pendhar village. In the future, it will connect to the new airport. The cost of the metro project has increased over time.
Other City Features
Navi Mumbai has a reliable supply of electricity. It also has good roads with many flyovers and parking lots. A hovercraft service used to run from Vashi to Colaba. CIDCO plans to bring back hovercraft services from different parts of Navi Mumbai.
Shopping and Services
Navi Mumbai has many useful services. You can find banks, restaurants, malls, and shops. There are several shopping malls like Little World Mall in Kharghar. Other malls include K-Mall in Panvel and Inorbit Mall in Vashi.
Large supermarkets like Big Bazaar and DMart are also available. They provide all kinds of shopping needs for residents. Many leading banks have branches and ATMs across the city. The Reserve Bank of India has also been serving the people of Navi Mumbai since 2001.
Navi Mumbai also has several good hotels. These include Royal Tulip in Kharghar and The Park in Belapur CBD.
Business and Economy
The Navi Mumbai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a special business area. It is located in Dronagiri, Ulwe, and Kalamboli. This zone is planned to help the city grow commercially. It will also create many jobs. This big project has attracted huge investments. Navi Mumbai is becoming a new center for companies and startups.
Sports Activities
Cricket is the most popular sport in Navi Mumbai. The city has its own international cricket stadium. It is called the DY Patil Stadium in Shiravne (Nerul). This stadium hosts IPL T-20 matches. It also hosted the finals of the 2008 and 2010 IPL seasons. The stadium was also a venue for the first Women's Premier League in 2023.
The DY Patil Stadium is also the home ground for the Indian Super League football club Mumbai City FC. The Fr. Agnel Stadium in Vashi is where the team trains.
Navi Mumbai was one of the host cities for the 2017 FIFA U-17 Men's World Cup. It also hosted the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The DY Patil Stadium hosted the final of the women's event in 2022.
The Navi Mumbai Sports Association is the oldest sports complex. It has helped create international athletes from the city. Navi Mumbai has an Olympic-size swimming pool in Nerul. CIDCO has also planned two golf courses in Nerul and Kharghar. There are plans for more sports facilities in the large Central Park in Kharghar.
Learning and Education
Planning for schools and colleges was very important in Navi Mumbai. Each area (node) was designed to have enough schools and colleges. This was to make sure everyone had access to good education.
Each node has many schools and colleges. They offer different types of education. These include the State Education Board, CBSE, IGCSE, IB, and ICSE patterns. CIDCO also encouraged private schools and colleges.
About 22.5% of the people in Navi Mumbai are school-going children. Most students go to school or college within their own area. Many students walk to school. Others use public transport or bicycles.
Many top schools and colleges have been built in Navi Mumbai. Students from Mumbai and other places come here for quality education. Because of this, Navi Mumbai is becoming a major education hub.
Colleges and Universities
- Amity University
- Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture
- Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Technology
- DY Patil University
- Dr.K M Vasudevan Pillai Campus
- IIM Indore, Mumbai Campus
- Indian Maritime University, Navi Mumbai Campus
- ITM Group of Institutions
- NIFT Mumbai
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University
Engineering Colleges
- Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues Institute of Technology, Vashi
- Datta Meghe College of Engineering, Airoli
- Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering, Belapur
- Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering, Koparkhairane
- Pillai College of Engineering, New Panvel
- Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, Nerul
- SIES Graduate School of Technology, Nerul
- Terna Engineering College, Nerul
Medical Colleges
- Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College, Kharghar
- Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Nerul
- MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Kalamboli
- Terna Medical College, Nerul
Schools
- Avalon Heights International School
- Dayanand Anglo Vedic Public School, Airoli
- Fr. Agnel Multipurpose School and Junior College, Vashi
- Vishwajyot High School, Kharghar
Images for kids
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Palm Beach Road in Seawoods
See also
In Spanish: Navi Mumbai para niños
