Badlapur
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Badlapur | |
|---|---|
  Badlapur | |
| Coordinates: 19°09′00″N 73°15′43″E / 19.15°N 73.262°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Thane |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Kulgaon Badlapur Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.68 km2 (13.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 174,226 |
| Demonym | Badlapurkar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 421 503 |
| Telephone code | 0251 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-05 |
| Distance from Mumbai | 67 kilometres (42 mi) (rail) |
| Distance from Navi Mumbai | 44 kilometres (27 mi) (road) |
| Distance from Pune | 125 kilometres (78 mi) (rail) |
| Website | www |
Badlapur (Pronunciation: [bəd̪lapuːɾ]) is a city in Thane district, Maharashtra state, India, and is a part of Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Badlapur is a city on the banks of Ulhas River in Thane district of Maharashtra state in Konkan division. It is governed by Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council. Badlapur is a city located 40 kilometres from Thane City in Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The city is a part of Mumbai Metropolitan Region managed by Municipal Council. The current estimated population of Badlapur city in 2023 is 238,000. It has a Badlapur railway station on the Central line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway
Demographics
[edit]| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4,703 | — |
| 1981 | --- | — |
| 1991 | --- | — |
| 2001 | 97,948 | — |
| 2011 | 174,226 | +77.9% |
| Source: Government of India[1] | ||
Population
[edit]As of the 2011 Census, Badlapur had a population of around 174,226 people with 132,582 Males and 120,893 Females. It grew by 78% from 2001, when it had a population of 97,948. However, the population is estimated to have increased considerably due to urban development and housing projects.
The population growth rate has been high, largely due to Badlapur's affordability compared to central Mumbai areas and its increasing connectivity with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Gender Ratio
[edit]The gender ratio in Badlapur is approximately balanced, with about 915 females per 1,000 males, which is slightly below the Maharashtra state average.
Literacy Rate
[edit]Badlapur has a high literacy rate, standing at around 90%, which is above the national average. This is due in part to the area's relatively strong infrastructure in educational facilities and proximity to educational institutions.
Age Distribution
[edit]The majority of Badlapur’s population is young, with a large proportion in the 15-45 age group. This is reflective of the working-age population commuting to nearby urban and industrial areas.
Religious Composition
[edit]The population is predominantly Hindu, with sizable communities of Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, and Jains, reflecting the religious diversity found across Maharashtra.
Economic Overview
[edit]Many residents of Badlapur are employed in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and the city has a high percentage of daily commuters.
The local economy is also supported by small-scale industries, retail businesses, and service-based jobs, with an increasing trend in real estate development due to the suburban expansion of Mumbai.
Languages Spoken
[edit]Marathi is the primary language spoken in Badlapur, followed by Hindi and English due to the multicultural population and proximity to Mumbai.
Urban-Rural Mix
Badlapur is urbanized, but it still retains some rural characteristics, especially in its outskirts. Residential and commercial development has been expanding, creating a more urbanized demographic in recent years.
Climate
[edit]Badlapur has been ranked 38th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India.[3]
Matheran Range
[edit]The Matheran Range starts at Haji Malang in the north-north-west, continues to Tavli in the north, and then runs south and finally terminates at Bhivpuri Road Hill. Strictly speaking, this range is not a part of the Sahyadris, but rather runs parallel to the Badlapur-Karjat railway line to its west. The Sahyadris proper run parallel to the same railway line, but to its east.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Census Tables". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Badlapur Population 2011". Census 2011.
- ^ "Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024" (PDF). Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024. 7 September 2024.
- ^ Kapadia, Harish (2004). Trek the Sahyadis. pp. 51–56. ISBN 978-8-173-87151-1. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
