Bhivandi
| Bhiwandi | |
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| Coordinates: 19°17′48″N 73°03′47″E / 19.296664°N 73.063121°ECoordinates: 19°17′48″N 73°03′47″E / 19.296664°N 73.063121°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Thane |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Javed G. Dalvi, Indian National Congress |
| • Municipal Commissioner | Dr.Yogesh Mhase(IAS) |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 709,665 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 421 302 , 421305, 421308 |
| Telephone code | 02522 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-04 |
| Website | |
Bhiwandi (
pronunciation ) is a city in the Thane district of Maharashtra state in Konkan division, located 20 km to the north-east of Mumbai and 15 km to the north-east of Thane city. The exact location of Bhiwandi is 19°17′48″N 73°03′47″E / 19.296664°N 73.063121°E. Bhiwandi city, the headquarters of the taluka of Bhiwandi, comes under the administration of the Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation. The city is not a part of the Greater Mumbai metropolitan agglomeration. According to the 2011 census, the total population of the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation area was 709,665
The city of Bhiwandi, known for its textile industry, has the largest number of Power looms in the country and is dubbed as 'The Manchester of India'. A major portion of the population is employed by the Power loom sector. Bhiwandi has been developing as an Industrial hub for the textile industry in the past, and all industries and logistics sector in recent times. Bhiwandi is the next development region for MMRDA, which has developed other regions such as Bandra - Kurla Complex, Mumbai Metro & Monorail Project, Eastern freeway and many more. Close proximity to Mumbai, Thane and Development of region by MMRDA, make Bhiwandi an ideal place for businesses to locate. Also availability of 24hrs power supply, and availability of workers due to proximity to Industrial city of Bhiwandi, facilitates setting up of industrial unit. Availability of Transporters having country wide presence in proximity makes it an ideal location for warehousing.
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