Andheri Taluka - 5 [Office Time: 7.00 am to 2.00 pm] Andheri Taluka - 6 Office Time: 2.00 pm to 9.00 pm] Jogeshwari Telephone Exchange, S.V.Road, Jogeshwari West, Mumbai. According to the 2011 census, the population of Mumbai city was 12,479,608. [222] A member of parliament (MP) to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, is elected from each of the parliamentary constituencies. The living space is 4.5 square metres per person. Its population as per the 2011 census was 12,442,373. [96] The Portuguese also built several fortifications around the city like the Bombay Castle, Castella de Aguada (Castelo da Aguada or Bandra Fort), and Madh Fort. [49] Ali Muhammad Khan, imperial dewan or revenue minister of the Gujarat province, in the Mirat-i Ahmedi (1762) referred to the city as Manbai. [413] In March 2004, the Mumbai Grand Prix was part of the F1 powerboat world championship,[414] and the Force India F1 team car was unveiled in the city, in 2008. Mumbai is also home to National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), S P Jain Institute of Management and Research, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and several other management schools. [295], Electricity is distributed by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking in the island city, and by Reliance Energy, Tata Power, and the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd (Mahavitaran) in the suburbs. Like the Azad Maidan and August Kranti Maidan (formerly Gowalia Tank Grounds) , it is of historical and cultural value because of the political and social gatherings it has witnessed, both in pre- and post-independence Mumbai. Mumbai: Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has announced the names of the guardian ministers for all 36 districts of Maharashtra on Wednesday.Shiv Sena leader and Minister for Environment and Tourism Aaditya Thackeray became the new guardian minister of Mumbai suburban district, while Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was appointed as the guardian minister of Pune. It sits on Salsette Island (Sashti Island), which it partially shares with the Thane district. [276], The proposed Navi Mumbai International airport to be built in the Kopra-Panvel area has been sanctioned by the Indian Government and will help relieve the increasing traffic burden on the existing airport. [213], Mumbai had been a traditional stronghold and birthplace of the Indian National Congress, also known as the Congress Party. Thane, on the other hand, was the most hit with 200 mm rain on Saturday. [26] In 1817, the British East India Company under Mountstuart Elphinstone defeated Baji Rao II, the last of the Maratha Peshwa in the Battle of Khadki. Ltd. Goregaon: This suburbs of Mumbai has the famous Aarey Milk Colony located at its heart. U Mumba is the team representing Mumbai in the country's professional Kabaddi league, Pro Kabaddi. Residents of Mumbai call themselves Mumbaikar,[61] Mumbaiite,[315] Bombayite or Bombaiite. The … [91], The Portuguese were actively involved in the foundation and growth of their Roman Catholic religious orders in Bombay. * In the 2014 Maharashtra Assembly Elections Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh won 1 Vidhan Sabha seat. [136][137], The Jawaharlal Nehru Port, which handles 55–60% of India's containerised cargo, was commissioned on 26 May 1989 across the creek at Nhava Sheva with a view to de-congest Bombay Harbour and to serve as a hub port for the city. [191], Until the 1970s, Mumbai owed its prosperity largely to textile mills and the seaport, but the local economy has since then diversified to include finance, engineering, diamond-polishing, healthcare and information technology. [333] English is extensively spoken and is the principal language of the city's white collar workforce. [171], The average annual temperature is 27 °C (81 °F), and the average annual precipitation is 2,167 mm (85 in). The territories were later surrendered on 25 October 1535. In 2009, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. [332], Mumbai has a large polyglot population like all other metropolitan cities of India. ", "3 Mumbaikars Who Are Changing The City All By Themselves", "What about Gateway of India, Banganga Tank? [214] The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Bombay from 28–31 December 1885. Mumbai's culture is a blend of traditional festivals, food, music, and theatres. The metropolis is also the hub of many international media corporations, with many news channels and print publications having a major presence. This is the list of the 7 Vidhan Sabha MLA from Raigad region who won the 2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Election. [169][170] Between June and September, the south west monsoon rains lash the city. The Mumbai Nashik Expressway, Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway,[265] are under construction. [71] The Mahakali Caves in Andheri were cut out between the 1st century BCE and the 6th century CE. [215] The city played host to the Indian National Congress six times during its If approved, the track will be clubbed with a theme park and will spread over an area of some 160 to 200 ha (400 to 500 acres). [370] Studios in Goregaon, including Film City, are the location for most movie sets. [233] Auto rickshaws are allowed to operate only in the suburban areas of Mumbai, while taxis are allowed to operate throughout Mumbai, but generally operate in South Mumbai. [134] In August 1979, a sister township of New Bombay was founded by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) across the Thane and Raigad districts to help the dispersal and control of Bombay's population. [226], Elections are also held every five years to elect corporators to power in the MCGM. [62][63], Mumbai is built on what was once an archipelago of seven islands: Isle of Bombay, Parel, Mazagaon, Mahim, Colaba, Worli, and Old Woman's Island (also known as Little Colaba). In the late 1960s, Nariman Point and Cuffe Parade were reclaimed and developed. Of the 26 Mumbai Suburban MLAs, 19 are repeat MLAs from the 2014 Maharashtra Assembly Election. [368] The name Bollywood is a blend of Bombay and Hollywood. This article has the Mumbai MLA List 2019. [372] The schools are affiliated with either of the following boards: The primary education system of the MCGM is the largest urban primary education system in Asia. [409] In the second season, the final of the 2016 Premier Badminton League was held between home-squad Mumbai Rockets and the Delhi Dashers (formerly Delhi Acers), the visitors eventually claiming the title. Mumbai had also played host to the Kingfisher Airlines Tennis Open, an International Series tournament of the ATP World Tour, in 2006 and 2007. [377] This is followed by either a general degree course in a chosen field of study, or a professional degree course, such as law, engineering and medicine. Occasionally, north-east monsoon showers occur in October and November. [16] Mumbai is the third most expensive office market in the world, and was ranked among the fastest cities in the country for business startup in 2009. Corporation Bank Mumbai-Borivali (W) Branch in Mumbai Suburban; Area: Mumbai-Borivali (W) Address: SHREE RASRAJ HEIGHTS, ROKADIA LANE, NEAR GOKUL HOTEL, BORIVALI (WEST), MUMBAI 400092 Dist. [98], In accordance with the Royal Charter of 27 March 1668, England leased these islands to the English East India Company in 1668 for a sum of £10 per annum. [308] In the south of Mumbai, there are colonial-era buildings and Soviet-style offices. [277], The Juhu Aerodrome was India's first airport, and now hosts the Bombay Flying Club and a heliport operated by state-owned Pawan Hans. This unique blend of cultures is due to the migration of people from all over India since the British period. 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. [360] Mumbai is home to Asia's oldest newspaper, Bombay Samachar, which has been published in Gujarati since 1822. [395] The BARC operates CIRUS, a 40 MW nuclear research reactor at their facility in Trombay. [294] Sewage treatment is carried out at Worli and Bandra, and disposed of by two independent marine outfalls of 3.4 km (2.1 mi) and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) at Bandra and Worli respectively. [66][67], In the 3rd century BCE, the islands formed part of the Maurya Empire, during its expansion in the south, ruled by the Buddhist emperor Ashoka of Magadha. The Monorail opened in early February 2014. [269], Mumbai had about 721,000 private vehicles as of March 2014,[270] 56,459 black and yellow taxis as of 2005[update],[271] and 106,000 auto rickshaws, as of May 2013. From Greater Iran following the transfer, Bombay Samachar, which finally took the written form Bombaim match... The Linked data Service provides access to commercial radio providers such as the Konkan coast on Taluka! 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