Mumbra

History

Mumbra was a flourishing shipbuilding center in early times.

Much of the land around Mumbra was agricultural land until 1975. Between 1968 and 1975, Mumbai experienced significant population growth and greater population density. Then, about 1975, Mumbra's agricultural land was urbanized. This signaled an expansion of the greater Mumbai area, which realized significant population growth in the 1980s. Wafa Hill's "A, B, C" was one of the first planned Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) approved buildings developed in the 1990s. Which lead the foundation for urbanization in Mumbra.

In 1991, there were about 44,000 people. After the riots of 1992 many Muslims fled Mumbai and settled in Mumbra; 10 Sq mile land was allotted by state Government under custody of state waqf board for resettlement of fled Muslims of different part of Mumbai. It is India's largest Muslim locality also known by India's largest Muslim Ghetto.

Demographics

Mumbra, has an estimated population of around 900,000 as of 2023, with a Muslim-majority population exceeding 80%.

Illegal Immigration

Local authorities have flagged the issue of undocumented illegal immigrants settling in the region, more than 2 lakh fake voter ID applications were submitted across the wider Thane–Kalyan belt. In December 2020, the Anti‑Terrorism Squad (Maharashtra) (ATS) busted a major immigration racket operating in Mumbra. An agent based in Kausa-Mumbra was arrested for preparing fake Indian passports and identity cards for Bangladeshi nationals, implicating the area as a base for document-fraud networks facilitating illegal stay.

Foods

There are several local restaurants serving different types of foods ranging from Mughlai, Real (Traditional) Chinese, Italian, Grill and Arabic foods. There are many The prices are very reasonable. The increasing quality and range of foods is attracting people from neighboring towns of Navi Mumbai, Kalwa, Diwa and Dombivli. Among other foods, Biryani, Grills and Shawarmas are most famous.

Industry and Business

Mumbra is primarily a residential area but has a fair share of industry as well in some parts. The Mek Company Area (near the police station) is an approved small industrial area with tax benefits. Medium scale industries include some units in the Kausa Sheel belt of Mumbra include chemical units, alkyl units, mechanical parts, and many industries set up in the area. Medium to large scale industry includes a plant of the Bharat Group, a private-public undertaking company which makes gears or automobile companies and many more. The shipbuildingindustry of Mumbra; it is the oldest industry in Mumbra. Ships (medium barges up to 4500 tons and supply and tugboats) are made and repaired in Mumbra.

Transport

Bus service is available through the Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) and Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT).

Rail service is available at the Mumbra railway station on Central line, also called as mainline. Mumbra is 29 km from the Mumbai airport.

The main source of Transport in Mumbra is the Auto-Rickshaw. Mumbra didn't have any bus starting from Mumbra railway station and hence Auto-Rickshaws was the only possible conveyance.

But now, TMT Thane Municipal Transport runs a bus service starting from Mumbra Railway Station to Bharat Gears Company.

State transport (MSRTC) operate regular bus service between Panvel, Bhiwandi, and Shil Phata.

Gallery

Mumbra is known for its green, lavish mountains and waterfalls, enhancing the beauty of the city.

File:Mumbra the green side.jpg|The Green Side File:Landmark Wafa Hills.jpg|Wafa Hills, A-B-C society (Iconic Structure) File:Kausa Talao Mumbra.jpg|Kausa Talao at Mumbra File:Mumbrasunset2.jpg|A peak File:Amrut Nagar.jpg|Amrut Nagar at Night File:Ship Building Yard.jpg|Ship Building Yard File:Mumbra sunset.jpg|Mumbra sunset File:Mumbrasunset.JPG|Mumbra sunset

References

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