Mumbai Suburban district (Marathi: Mumbai Upanagar Jilhā) is the second most populous district of Maharashtra in the Konkan Division. With its administrative headquarters in Bandra, the district consists of three subdivisions or tehsils (townships): Kurla, Andheri, and Borivali.[2] The district along with Mumbai City district and other suburban localities make up Greater Mumbai. The district occupies an area of 446 km2.[3]
Mumbai Suburban district | |
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| Coordinates (Bandra): 19°03′N 72°50′E / 19.05°N 72.83°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Division | Konkan |
| Headquarters | Bandra |
| Tehsils | 1. Kurla, 2. Andheri, 3. Borivali |
| Government | |
| • Body | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation |
| • Guardian Minister | Mangal Lodha (Cabinet Minister Mha) |
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| • District Collector |
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| Area | |
• Total | 446 km2 (172 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 9,356,962 |
| • Density | 21,000/km2 (54,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| PINs | 400010 to 400104[1] |
| Major highways | NH-3, NH-8, |
| Website | mumbaisuburban |
This is the second smallest district of Maharashtra, and the jurisdiction of Mumbai Suburban district extends from Bandra to Dahisar, from Kurla to Mulund, and from Kurla up to Trombay creek. The district is one of the largest in the country by population. The current population is 9,356,962, according to the 2011 census of India, making it the fifth most populous district in India (out of 672).[4] The Mithi River is the main river in the district.
Talukas
editProposed Talukas
editOfficer
editMembers of Parliament
edit- Piyush Goyal (BJP)
(Mumbai North) - Ravindra Waikar (SS)
(Mumbai North West) - Sanjay Dina Patil (SS (UBT))
(Mumbai North East) - Varsha Gaikwad (INC)
(Mumbai North Central)
Guardian Minister
edit| Guardian Minister Mumbai Suburban | |
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| पालकमंत्री मुंबई उपनगर | |
 Emblem of India | |
since 24 September 2022 | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Chief Minister of Maharashtra |
| Term length | 5 years / No time limit |
| Website | mumbaisuburban |
list of Guardian Minister
edit| Name | Term of office |
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| Vinod Tawde | 31 October 2014 - 8 November 2019 |
| Aaditya Thackeray | 9 January 2020 - 29 June 2022 |
| Mangal Lodha | 24 September 2022 - Incumbent |
District Magistrate/Collector
edit| District Magistrate / Collector Mumbai City | |
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| जिल्हाधिकारी तथा जिल्हदंडाधिकरी मुंबई उपनगर | |
| Emblem of India | |
Incumbent since 23 August 2021Ms. Nidhi Chaudhary (IAS) | |
| Residence | At Mumbai Suburban district |
| Appointer | Government of Maharashtra |
| Term length | No time limit |
| Website | mumbaisuburban |
list of District Magistrate / Collector
edit| Name | Term of office |
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| Ms. Nidhi Chaudhary (IAS) | 23 August 2021 - Incumbent |
History
editMumbai Suburban district was created on 1 October 1990 when Mumbai district was bifurcated into Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts.[5]
Geography
editMany important places have adorned the beauty of this district, including Mount Mary Church, Jogeshwari Caves, Mahakali Caves, Essel World, Water Kingdom, Marve Beach, Aksa Beach, Madh Island, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Aarey Colony, Kanheri Caves, Film City, Tulsi Lake, Vihar Lake and Powai Lake.
Climate
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Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1901 | 206,218 | — |
| 1911 | 255,276 | +2.16% |
| 1921 | 306,763 | +1.85% |
| 1931 | 310,621 | +0.13% |
| 1941 | 400,297 | +2.57% |
| 1951 | 665,424 | +5.21% |
| 1961 | 1,380,123 | +7.57% |
| 1971 | 2,900,197 | +7.71% |
| 1981 | 4,958,365 | +5.51% |
| 1991 | 6,751,002 | +3.13% |
| 2001 | 8,640,419 | +2.50% |
| 2011 | 9,356,962 | +0.80% |
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According to the 2011 census, Mumbai Suburban district has a population of 9,356,962,[4] roughly equal to the nation of Benin[7] or the US state of North Carolina.[8] This gives it a ranking of 5th in India (out of a total of 640).[4] The district has a population density of 25,291.28 inhabitants per square kilometre (65,504.1/sq mi).[4] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 8.01%.[4] Mumbai Suburban has a sex ratio of 857 females for every 1000 males,[4] and a literacy rate of 90.9%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 6.23% and 1.12% of the population respectively.[4]
Religion
editReligion in Mumbai(2011)
Languages
editMarathi is the most spoken language. Hindi is the second most-spoken language and the fastest growing, and has become the common language in the district. Urdu is spoken by the Muslim community in the district. Gujarati and Marwari are spoken by the large business communities in the district. Tamil, Bhojpuri, Konkani, Telugu, Malayalam, Tulu and Bengali are minority language spoken by recent arrivals.[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Mumbai Suburban PIN Codes". postalcodes.azinfoportal.com. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Mumbai Suburban District". Mumbaisuburban.gov.in. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
- ^ Mumbai Suburban Official Website. Retrieved 28 April 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f g "District Census Hand Book – Mumbai Suburban" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
- ^ "District Profile". mumbaisuburban.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2 December 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
- ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
Benin 9,325,032
- ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
North Carolina 9,535,483
- ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Maharashtra". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
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