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Ghatkopar
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Suburb
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R City Mall, Ghatkopar
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  Ghatkopar
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| Coordinates: 19°05′N 72°55′E / 19.08°N 72.91°E / 19.08; 72.91 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Mumbai Suburban |
| City | Mumbai |
| Suburbs | Eastern Suburbs |
| Ward | N |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM) |
| • M.L.A | Ram Kadam BJP (Ghatkopar West) (since 2014) |
| • M.L.A | Parag Shah BJP (Ghatkopar East) (since 2019) |
| • M.P. | Manoj Kotak BJP (since 2019) |
| • GWA | Shabaaz Shaikh GWA (since 2024) |
| Population
(2017 est.)[1]
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| • Total | 620,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Area code | 022 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-03 |
| Website | http://ghatkoparassociation.org/ |
Ghatkopar (Pronunciation: [ɡʱaːʈkopəɾ]) is a suburbineastern Mumbai, close to which, the City's International Airport is located. The area is located on the Western corner of the Western Ghats and marks the beginning of the Ghats from Mumbai side. It is served by the railway station on the Central Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway and the metro station on Line 1 of the Mumbai Metro. The eastern part has a large Gujarati population.
Ghatkopar in the 1920s was a village ringed by creeks and salt pans. It was administered by a municipal council led by a Collector of the Suburban District. It became part of Greater Bombay in 1945.
There are many interpretations to how Ghatkopar got its name. Some say it refers to the hill range tapering off at Thane, "Ghat ke upar", which roughly means "on top of hill". Others believe the name is derived from the Marathi word for "corner" of the Western Ghats- "Kopara", therefore, Ghat-kopara.[2]
The names given to roads in Ghatkopar offer an interesting peek into its recent history. It has roads like Nowrojee Lane for Nowrojee Sheth, Cama Lane after Lady Cama, Hingwala Lane after a family dealing with asafoetida.[3]
Ghatkopar Welfare Association is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to serving the communities of Mumbai and its neighboring areas. Committed to creating positive social change, the association addresses a wide range of primary and secondary causes, including humanitarian assistance, environmental conservation, education, healthcare, and social justice.
Registered under the Central Government of India (Registration No. U88900MH2024NPL420643) as a Section 8 Company under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Ghatkopar Welfare Association operates as a transparent and accountable organization. The NGO's commitment to quality and excellence is reflected in its ISO 9001:2015 certification.
As a recognized entity in the NITI Aayog's NGO Darpan, Ghatkopar Welfare Association adheres to the highest standards of governance and professionalism. The organization is certified under Section 12A and Section 80G, ensuring that donors receive tax benefits for their contributions. Additionally, it is registered under the MSME Udhyam with the registration number UDYAM-MH-18-0336023, showcasing its dedication to supporting small and medium enterprises for sustainable economic development.
With expertise spanning across various fields, including education, environment, health, and human rights, Ghatkopar Welfare Association aims to empower communities and foster sustainable development. Believing in the power of collaboration and community-driven initiatives, the association partners with local stakeholders, government agencies, businesses, and other NGOs to maximize its impact and create lasting change in the lives of those it serves.
The Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro corridor of the Mumbai Metro project is an 11.07 km long double line corridor on an elevated viaduct. The route uses Standard Gauge air-conditioned trains with 12 elevated stations.[4] It has a carrying capacity of 60,000 persons per hour and the commuting time on the entire stretch is 21 minutes. The commute time between Versova and Ghatkopar was reduced by 70 minutes by this line. Metro started running successfully from July 2014.[5]
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