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Know Your City - Kulgaon - Badlapur
Badlapur was named because, via Surat, it was a travel route from Konkan to Gujarat.
The town was famous for its rich horse breeds. Warriors changed their horses at
the town in anticipation of the difficult climb through the Konkan area. The word
'change' ("Badla", in Marathi) was linked to the town and was named 'pur' in as
Badla, meaning village or town. Badlapur was recognised as a town for the first
time in 1971 as a municipal town in the Ulhasnagar Tehasil. City has seen a massive
growth since 80s and since then the population has increased rapidly.
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Time zone:
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IST (UTC+5:30)
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Country
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India
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State
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Maharashtra
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District
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Thane
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Mayor
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Nandkishore (Ram) Patkar
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Population
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140,917 (2004)
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Density
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3,355 /km2 (8,689 /sq mi)
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Area
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35.68 km² (14 sq mi)
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Elevation (AMSL)
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44 m (144 ft)
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Distance(s)
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From Mumbai
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67 km (42 mi) South West
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From Navi Mumbai
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44 km (27 mi) West
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From Pune
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125 km (78 mi) South East
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Codes
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Pincode
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421 503
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Telephone
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+0251
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Vehicle
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MH-05
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Tourist Places in Kulgaon - Badlapur
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Kondeshwar
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Kondeshwar has a beautiful water fall along with a pond. There is a temple of Lord
Shiva and hence the name Kondeshwar. Kondeshwar is remotely located away from noise
and urban pollution, with the nearest village located about 20/25 minutes by walk.
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Matheran Range
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The Matheran range starts at Shree Malang Gadh 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 Sahyadri, 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. Badlapur is the starting point
for treks to Tavli, Badlapur Hill and Navra-Navri.
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Barvi Dam
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Built on Barvi river in Badlapur,Barvi Dam is 18 km from Badlapur. Barvi dam provides
water to Navi Mumbai and Thane. There are public transports available to reach Barvi
dam. The dam is surrounded by evergreen hills and dense forest. It is a popular
recreation spot.
Distance : 11 km from Badlapur Station / From Bus or Rickshaw or Jeep
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Chikloli Dam
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Chikhaloli Dam is around 5 Kilometers from Badlapur. It is one of the famous recreational
spots in summers and also during monsoons. Many people from Mumbai and nearby places
come to enjoy the dam for swimming. It is a tourist attraction of Badlapur during
monsoons.
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Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Kanhor Temple
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Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj Temple - Kanhor is among the well known religious places
located in a serene & scenic place. The temple is situated just outside of Badlapur
village on a small hillock surrounded by fields and greenery all around.
Festivals : Prakat Din , Punyatithi
Distance : 4 km from Badlapur Station / By Bus or Rickshaw
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Satsang Vihar
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Sri Sri Thakur Anukulchandra Satsang's Ashram is in Hendrepada, Kulgaon area. Ashram
organises weekly Satsang on every Sunday and on special days, thousands of satsangees
and other devotees participates and takes blessings of Sri Sri Thakur Anukulchandra.
Adjacent to Satsang Vihar is the Rainy Resort Water Park.
Festivals : 14th September- Jayanti, 1st February - Diksha Din
Distance : 1.5 km from Badlapur Station / Rs.15 By Rickshaw
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Ganapati Mandir
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Festivals : Angarika Chaturthi, Ganesh Chaturthi Distance : 3 km from Badlapur Station
/ 6/- Seat By Rickshaw
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