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'''Chakala''' is a locality in the suburb of [[Andheri]] in [[Mumbai]]. It had a station on the [[Salsette–Trombay Railway]], which was dismantled after the rail line closed down in 1934. It is served by the [[Western Express Highway metro station|Western Express Highway]] and [[Chakala (J B Nagar) metro station|Chakala]] stations on [[Line 1 (Mumbai Metro)|Line 1]] of the [[Mumbai Metro]].
'''Chakala''' is a locality in the suburb of [[Andheri]] in [[Mumbai]]. Administratively, it is a village in the [[Andheri]] [[taluka]] of the [[Mumbai Suburban district]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mumbaisuburban.gov.in/en/village-panchayats/ |title=Administrative Setup: Villages |publisher=Mumbai Suburban District Administration |access-date=2025-10-09 }}</ref>


The locality draws its name from ''Chaquelem'', one of the 13 villages in the vicinity of [[Marol]] that converted to Catholicsm in 1588 after the advent of the Portuguese on [[Salsette Island]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lopez |first1=Rachel |title=Mumbaiwale: How did the Metro and Monorail stations get their names? |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mumbaiwale-how-did-the-metro-and-monorail-stations-get-their-names/story-QRhyHPaaMweIxkwn4GrBsK.html |accessdate=14 November 2018 |work=Hindustan Times |date=8 September 2018}}</ref>
== History ==


Chakala is one of the most prominent industrial localities in Mumbai. Chakala also is home to many other small scale businesses and has proximal airport access.  
The locality draws its name from ''Chaquelem'', one of the 13 villages in the vicinity of [[Marol]] that converted to Catholicism in 1588 after the advent of the Portuguese on [[Salsette Island]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lopez |first1=Rachel |title=Mumbaiwale: How did the Metro and Monorail stations get their names? |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/mumbaiwale-how-did-the-metro-and-monorail-stations-get-their-names/story-QRhyHPaaMweIxkwn4GrBsK.html |accessdate=14 November 2018 |work=Hindustan Times |date=8 September 2018}}</ref>


[[Nepal Airlines]] has its Mumbai office in the Rathour House in Chakala.<ref>"[http://www.nepalairlines.com.np/?section=intofic&action=browse International Offices Contact Information]." Nepal Airlines. Retrieved on 31 December 2011. "Mumbai (OfflineOffice), India Nepal Airlines Rathour House 101 First Floor, Andheri Kurla Road, Chakala, Mumbai"</ref>
Chakala had a station on the [[Salsette–Trombay Railway]], which was dismantled after the rail line closed down in 1934.
 
== Transport ==
 
It is served by the [[Western Express Highway metro station|Western Express Highway]] and [[Chakala (J. B. Nagar) metro station|Chakala (J. B. Nagar)]] stations on [[Blue Line (Mumbai Metro)|Blue Line 1]] of the [[Mumbai Metro]].
 
== Economy ==
 
Chakala is an industrial locality, and is home to many other small scale businesses. It is close to the airport, and the [[Nepal Airlines]] has its Mumbai office in the Rathour House in Chakala.<ref>"[http://www.nepalairlines.com.np/?section=intofic&action=browse International Offices Contact Information]." Nepal Airlines. Retrieved on 31 December 2011. "Mumbai (OfflineOffice), India Nepal Airlines Rathour House 101 First Floor, Andheri Kurla Road, Chakala, Mumbai"</ref>
 
==Schools and Colleges==
The following are the educational institutions located at Chakala:
* [[Guru Nanak Mission High School]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Guru Nanak Mission High School, 5/B, Mahakali Caves Rd, Chakala, Gundavali, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400093 {{!}} ENTRANCEINDIA |url=https://entranceindia.com/city-institution-bom/guru-nanak-mission-high-school-in-andheri-east-mumbai/ |date=4 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://medium.com/@ravisinghuk/guru-nanak-punjabi-sabha-a-sikh-charity-based-in-mumbai-2897d4c6ecdd | title=Guru Nanak Punjabi Sabha: A Sikh Charity Based in Mumbai | date=11 February 2023 }}</ref>
* [[Holy Family High School (Mumbai)|Holy Family High School]]
 
==Religious Institutions==
The following is a list of churches and temples in Chakala:
* [[Gurdwara Guru Nanak Punjabi Sabha Chakala]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Gurdwara Guru Nanak Punjabi Sabha Chakala in the city Mumbai |url=https://in.worldorgs.com/catalog/mumbai/gurudwara/gurdwara-guru-nanak-punjabi-sabha-chakala |website=in.worldorgs.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://medium.com/@ravisinghuk/guru-nanak-punjabi-sabha-a-sikh-charity-based-in-mumbai-2897d4c6ecdd | title=Guru Nanak Punjabi Sabha: A Sikh Charity Based in Mumbai | date=11 February 2023 }}</ref>
* [http://www.holyfamilychurchchakala.com/ Holy Family Church] <ref>{{cite web |title=Holy Family Parish |url=http://www.holyfamilychurchchakala.com/ |website=www.holyfamilychurchchakala.com}}</ref>


==References==
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==References==
==External links==
*[http://irfca.org/faq/faq-gauge.html Irfca.org]
*[http://irfca.org/faq/faq-gauge.html Irfca.org]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927201449/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/nmirror/mmpaper.asp?sectid=14&articleid=102520050844578102520050557281 Mumbai Mirror], 25 Oct 2005, Manoj R Nair
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927201449/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/nmirror/mmpaper.asp?sectid=14&articleid=102520050844578102520050557281 Mumbai Mirror], 25 Oct 2005, Manoj R Nair


[[Category:Cities and towns in Mumbai Suburban district]]
[[Category:Andheri]]

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Chakala
Neighbourhood
Chakala is located in Mumbai
Chakala
Chakala
Coordinates: 19°6′41″N 72°51′39″E / 19.11139°N 72.86083°E / 19.11139; 72.86083
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictMumbai Suburban
CityMumbai
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Area code022

Chakala is a locality in the suburb of Andheri in Mumbai. Administratively, it is a village in the Andheri taluka of the Mumbai Suburban district.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

The locality draws its name from Chaquelem, one of the 13 villages in the vicinity of Marol that converted to Catholicism in 1588 after the advent of the Portuguese on Salsette Island.[2]

Chakala had a station on the Salsette–Trombay Railway, which was dismantled after the rail line closed down in 1934.

Transport[edit | edit source]

It is served by the Western Express Highway and Chakala (J. B. Nagar) stations on Blue Line 1 of the Mumbai Metro.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Chakala is an industrial locality, and is home to many other small scale businesses. It is close to the airport, and the Nepal Airlines has its Mumbai office in the Rathour House in Chakala.[3]

Schools and Colleges[edit | edit source]

The following are the educational institutions located at Chakala:

Religious Institutions[edit | edit source]

The following is a list of churches and temples in Chakala:

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Administrative Setup: Villages". Mumbai Suburban District Administration. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  2. ↑ Lopez, Rachel (8 September 2018). "Mumbaiwale: How did the Metro and Monorail stations get their names?". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  3. ↑ "International Offices Contact Information." Nepal Airlines. Retrieved on 31 December 2011. "Mumbai (OfflineOffice), India Nepal Airlines Rathour House 101 First Floor, Andheri Kurla Road, Chakala, Mumbai"
  4. ↑ "Guru Nanak Mission High School, 5/B, Mahakali Caves Rd, Chakala, Gundavali, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400093 | ENTRANCEINDIA". 4 October 2018.
  5. ↑ "Guru Nanak Punjabi Sabha: A Sikh Charity Based in Mumbai". 11 February 2023.
  6. ↑ "Gurdwara Guru Nanak Punjabi Sabha Chakala in the city Mumbai". in.worldorgs.com.
  7. ↑ "Guru Nanak Punjabi Sabha: A Sikh Charity Based in Mumbai". 11 February 2023.
  8. ↑ "Holy Family Parish". www.holyfamilychurchchakala.com.

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