Marol
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Marol मरोळ |
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 Marol
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| Coordinates: 19°07′09″N 72°52′58″E / 19.119219°N 72.882743°ECoordinates: 19°07′09″N 72°52′58″E / 19.119219°N 72.882743°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Mumbai Suburban |
| Metro | Mumbai |
| Suburb | Andheri |
| Ward | K-East |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 400 059 |
| Civic agency | BMC |
Marol is a part of the Andheri (East) suburb located on the northern side of Mumbai, India. Marol consists of the areas Marol village, Marol Naka, Marol Depot, Marol Maroshi Bus Station, Military Road, Marol Pipeline, Vijay Nagar, Bhavani Nagar, parts of JB Nagar, and parts of Marol MIDC. Its proximity to the international airport makes it a prime business district. Located off the Andheri-Kurla and Andheri-Ghatkopar link roads, it has good east-west connectivity. The area has been inhabited for centuries, successively coming under both Portuguese and British rule. Octogenarian Valentine Pimenta's family have lived in Marol for several generations and he recalls an open, sparingly developed time that has undergone much change during his lifetime.
The Marol-Maroshi Road stretches from Marol Naka up to Maroshi Naka (in Aarey colony), beyond which is the Picnic Spot. Marol Mapkhan Nagar and the Marol Church Road are the two diversions, the latter one also leads to Marol Pipeline.
Military Road stretches from the junction of Marol Maroshi road near the bus depot up to Bamandaya Pada. It has two diversions. One is to the Raj Industrial Estate which is also a connection from the Mittal Industrial Estate off the Andheri-Kurla Road. The other diversion is from Ashok Nagar, Udyan up to Saki-Vihar Road. Marol is well-connected from either side and as the Military Road is being developed, further traffic improvements can be expected. Marol Fire Brigade is at Marol Naka. Marol Village is home to a large number of Christians, with the St. John the Evangelist Church which has been established since 1579 and its high school there. Also within this area behind St. John the Evangelist Church is the Bohra Colony named "Saifee Park". Presently under construction at Saifee Park is the Bohra community's Al-Jameatus Saifiyah Arabic Academy Campus.
Travelling from the Bus Station north is Bhawani Nagar, which is a residential area, extending from near Marol Education Academy High School, up the incline, and down to Police Camp. Vijay Nagar is one of the older colonies. It has the L&T societies, a church, a Gurdwara, a Mosque and a few temples are all within a distance of 60 meters. Police Camp is at the end of Marol and is home to the families of people working for the Maharashtra Police. It is mainly the base camp for the State Armed Constabulary.
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