Naigaon
Naigaon is a city of Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) in the Vasai Virar Belt that is separated by the Vasai Creek from Mira-Bhayandar, Thane and Mumbai city. Its linked by the Versova Bridge /Ghodbunder Bridge to Navghar village, which is connected from the east side of the city by the National Highway and it is the First City in Vasai Virar after crossing the Vasai Creek. Hence, the people residing in the western & eastern areas of Virar, Nala Sopara & Vasai Road have to pass through Naigaon east to travel towards Thane, Mira-Bhayandar & Mumbai. [2]
Naigaon
Nayegaon | |
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City | |
  Naigaon | |
| Coordinates: 19.351467°N 72.846343°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Palghar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor | Mrs. Pravina Thakur[1] (BVA) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | Naigaon (West) - 401201, 401202, 401207
Naigaon (East) - 401208 Sasunavghar (Naigaon) - 401107 |
| Telephone code | (91) 0250 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 04 - Thane, MH 48 - Palghar |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Thane |
| Website | vvcmc |
Naigaon in the eastern side is well connected to NH 48 / WEH. Juchandra & Kaman Road are the railway stations in Naigaon east that connects Vasai Road railway station in the north & Diva Jn. & Panvel Jn. Rail Stations in the south. The construction work of Naigaon flyover is in progress to connect Naigaon east & west which will reduce the travel time & also save fuel. Also the proposed Work of Bhayandar-Naigaon sea link / road bridge is on charts to connect the Western Side of Bhayandar with Naigaon & vice versa.
Transportation
Bus service: VVMT (Vasai-Virar Municipal Transport) bus services are provided by VVMC (Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation). The frequency of the bus is every 20–30 minutes.
VVMT bus services in Naigaon west and east are not operation during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.
Bus routes:
- Bus No.124 - Naigaon Railway Station (E) to Bhoidapada - Vasai Road (E)
- Bus No 125 - Naigaon Railway Station (W) to Vasai Court / Tehsildar Office - Naigaon (W)
- Bus No 126 - Naigaon Railway Station (E) to Naigaon Phata - Naigaon (E)
Auto service: Autos are available near Naigaon Railway Station East & West. No meter service is available. Fares are charged as per destination chosen.
Train service: Mumbai local trains (slow and some fast) halt here.
Taxi cabs: Mumbai Taxi, Cool Cabs, & AC cab services like OLA and UBER are available specially in Naigaon East.
Tourism
Tourist places in Naigaon west are :-
1. Panju Island. Routes:
- A. From Naigaon Railway Station (W) to Naigaon Ferry Terminal (Naigaon west) – take Auto Rickshaw.
- B. From Naigaon Ferry Terminal (Naigaon west) to Panju Island Ferry Terminal (Naigaon West) – take Boat/Ferry.
2. Naigaon Fort:
- Nearby rail stations:
- Naigaon railway station – 7.4 km.
- Vasai Road railway station – 7.7 km.
3. Suruchi Beach :-
- Nearby stations:
- Naigaon railway station – 7.3 km.
- Vasai Road railway station – 8.0 km.
Population
The population in the east of Naigaon has increased since Naigaon east is developing faster as compared to Naigaon west. Many industries and companies are coming up in Naigaon east which in turn provides many job facilities to people unemployed. Also travelling by road from Naigaon east is quicker compared to Naigaon west since Naigaon east is closely connected to Mira-Bhayandar, Thane, and Mumbai cities.
Naigaon east
Naigaon east is a well developed area as it is closely connected to the National Highway 48.
Well-known residential places in Naigaon east include:
- Sunteck WestWorld
- Sunteck MaxxWorld
- Global Arena
- Nakshatra Primus
- Nakshatra Ozone
- Nakshatra Greens
- Nakshatra Aarambh
- Ornate Galaxy
- Spring Field
- Orchid Villa
- Mittal Enclave
- Rashmi Star City
- Navkar City
Areas in the east of Naigaon are Pareira Nagar, Juchandra, Bapane, Tivri, Rajavali, Chinchoti, Sarjamori, Kolhi, Deodal, Kaman / Kaman Road, Mori, Navghar, Sasunavghar, Shilottar, Poman & Nagle.
- Schools and colleges
- Universal College of Engineering Mumbai
- Don Bosco High School & Junior College
- Rashmi International School - CBSE board
- Seven Square Academy School
- R. D. Memorial High School
- G. M. English High School & Junior College
- Churches
- Saint Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church
Naigaon west
Naigaon west is a coastal area where mainly fishing is carried out.
- Residential areas in Naigaon west
- Sakai Nagar
- Dias & Pareira Nagar
- Mariam Nagar
- Amol Nagar
- Rose Nagar
Areas: The areas in the west of Naigaon are Umelman, Umela, Malaji Pada, Pali, Vadavali, Pali Gaon, Karizbhat, Chafewadi, Savewadi, Verbhat Wadi, Dandoli, Mulgaon, Nantiwadi, Chobare, Khochivade, Koliwada, Pachu Bandar, Ekchotti Gaon, Vishramwadi Digha Holi, Orbhat, Papdi, Karadi Wadi, Sandor, Saloli, Kaular Kh. Perbodi Wadi, Garwadi & Ram Nagar.
- Churches
- Mother Of God Church (Vadavali, Naigaon west)
- Nirmala Mata Church (Umela, Naigaon west)
- St. Mary Magdalene Church (Mulgaon, Naigaon west)
- St. Peter's Church (Koliwada, Naigaon west)
- Our Lady Of Grace Church (Papdi, Naigaon west)
- Our Lady Of Mercy Church (Sandor, Naigaon west)
- Schools and colleges
- Convent Of Jesus & Mary High School (Naigaon west)
- St. Aloysius English High School (Naigaon west)
- Podar International School (Naigaon west)
- Tree House High School (Naigaon west)
- Dr. M.G. Parulekar School (Naigaon west)
- New English School & Junior College (Naigaon west)
- St. Gonsalo Garcia College (Naigaon west)
- Thomas Baptista Junior College (Naigaon west)
- Pushpanjali College of Education (Naigaon west)
- St. Anthony's Convent High School (Naigaon west)
- Carmelite Convent English High School (Naigaon west)
- Nazareth Convent High School (Naigaon west)
Industrial zones and film studios
Naigaon east is an industrial area, with many industries located there. As a result of this, the employment opportunities in the east of Naigaon are on a rise. One of its industrial park is Trinity Industrial Park, where the renowned pen manufacturing company Pierre Cardin has its manufacturing plant.
- City Studio (Sasunavghar, Naigaon east)
- Ramdev Studio (Sasunavghar, Naigaon east)
- Devi Studio (Kaman Road, Naigaon east)
- Mother Nature Studio (Kaman Road, Naigaon east)
- Magnum Studio (Kaman Road, Naigaon east)
- Ratandeep Studio (Chinchoti, Naigaon east)
- Saniya Film Studio (Chinchoti, Naigaon east)
- RDL Studio (Deodal, Naigaon east)
- Balaji film studio (Deodal, Naigaon east)