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[[File:KITLV 88162 - Unknown - Reliefs at Borivali in British India - 1897.tif|thumb|Reliefs at Borivali, 1897.]] | [[File:KITLV 88162 - Unknown - Reliefs at Borivali in British India - 1897.tif|thumb|Reliefs at Borivali, 1897.]] | ||
'''Borivali''' is an affluent suburb and is located at its north-western end of Mumbai. Recent real estate statistics show Borivali holds its recorded position as the primary residential zone of [[Mumbai]]. Notable for its upmarket locality overseeing the [[Gorai Creek]] it is amongst the preferred destinations for prime property seekers. Other attractions include Sanjay Gandhi national park, fish park, Kanheri caves, Mandapeshwar caves, etc. | '''Borivali''' is an affluent suburb and is located at its north-western end of Mumbai. Recent real estate statistics show Borivali holds its recorded position as the primary residential zone of [[Mumbai]]. Notable for its upmarket locality overseeing the [[Gorai Creek]] it is amongst the preferred destinations for prime property seekers. Other attractions include Sanjay Gandhi national park, fish park, Kanheri caves, Mandapeshwar caves, etc. | ||
== History == | |||
== History== | |||
Borivali has developed from what was once a congregate region of smaller towns namely; Eksar, [[Poisar]], Vazira, [[Shimpoli]], Mandpeshwar, Dattapada, Kanheri, Tulsi, Magathane and [[Gorai]], which were situated on and around [[Mount Poinsur]], between the [[Dahisar River]] and [[Poisar River]]. | Borivali has developed from what was once a congregate region of smaller towns namely; Eksar, [[Poisar]], Vazira, [[Shimpoli]], Mandpeshwar, Dattapada, Kanheri, Tulsi, Magathane and [[Gorai]], which were situated on and around [[Mount Poinsur]], between the [[Dahisar River]] and [[Poisar River]]. | ||
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Except Airport almost every facility is available in Borivali. | Except Airport almost every facility is available in Borivali. | ||
==Landmarks== | == Landmarks == | ||
One of the many gardens that Borivali boasts of is the Veer Savarkar Udyan on Lokmanya Tilak Road. It has four entrances from T.P.S. Road, Factory Lane and Babhai and is an ideal place for all which have facilities like jogging track, boating area, kids' play-garden, skating etc. Gorai Udyan is at Gorai Sector-1. | One of the many gardens that Borivali boasts of is the Veer Savarkar Udyan on Lokmanya Tilak Road. It has four entrances from T.P.S. Road, Factory Lane and Babhai and is an ideal place for all which have facilities like jogging track, boating area, kids' play-garden, skating etc. Gorai Udyan is at Gorai Sector-1. | ||
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Road Ways: Autorickshaws, Taxis, BEST buses and Trains are the public modes of transport available in and to Borivali. Borivali (east) is well connected with [[Western Express Highway]] while Borivali (west) is linked to the New Link Road. Connectivity is set to increase with the two metro lines set to pass through Borivali viz. [[Line 2 (Mumbai Metro)|Mumbai Metro Line 2]] and [[Line 7 (Mumbai Metro)|Mumbai Metro Line 7]]. | Road Ways: Autorickshaws, Taxis, BEST buses and Trains are the public modes of transport available in and to Borivali. Borivali (east) is well connected with [[Western Express Highway]] while Borivali (west) is linked to the New Link Road. Connectivity is set to increase with the two metro lines set to pass through Borivali viz. [[Line 2 (Mumbai Metro)|Mumbai Metro Line 2]] and [[Line 7 (Mumbai Metro)|Mumbai Metro Line 7]]. | ||
==Railway station == | == Railway station == | ||
[[File:Mumbai 03-2016 87 Borivali station.jpg|thumb|Borivali railway station]] | [[File:Mumbai 03-2016 87 Borivali station.jpg|thumb|Borivali railway station]] | ||
{{Main|Borivali railway station}} | {{Main|Borivali railway station}} | ||
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==Notable people== | ==Notable people== | ||
*[[Rohit Sharma]], Indian cricketer, Swami Vivekanand International School student<ref>{{cite news| title = Rohit makes a mark with T20| url = http://www.cricketndtv.com/convergence/ndtvcricket/cricketstory.aspx?id=SPOEN20070027191&site=ndtv-school| publisher = [[NDTV]]| date = 25 September 2007| access-date = 2008-04-16}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | * [[Rohit Sharma]], Indian cricketer, Swami Vivekanand International School student<ref>{{cite news| title = Rohit makes a mark with T20| url = http://www.cricketndtv.com/convergence/ndtvcricket/cricketstory.aspx?id=SPOEN20070027191&site=ndtv-school| publisher = [[NDTV]]| date = 25 September 2007| access-date = 2008-04-16}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | ||
*[[Jaywant Dalvi]], Marathi author | * [[Jaywant Dalvi]], Marathi author | ||
*[[Dhondutai Kulkarni]], Hindustani classical singer | * [[Dhondutai Kulkarni]], Hindustani classical singer | ||
*[[Ratnakar Pai]], Hindustani classical singer | * [[Ratnakar Pai]], Hindustani classical singer | ||
*[[Drashti Dhami]], TV actress | * [[Drashti Dhami]], TV actress | ||
*[[Avdhoot Gupte]], Marathi classical singer | *[[Avdhoot Gupte]], Marathi classical singer | ||
*[[Bhavya Gandhi]], child artist known as Tapu in "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah" | * [[Bhavya Gandhi]], child artist known as Tapu in "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah" | ||
*[[Rohan Shah]], actor, acted in Channel V and "Aao Wish Karein" (movie) | * [[Rohan Shah]], actor, acted in Channel V and "Aao Wish Karein" (movie) | ||
*[[Asha Bhosale]], singer | * [[Asha Bhosale]], singer | ||
*[[Bose Krishnamachari]], Malayali painter | * [[Bose Krishnamachari]], Malayali painter | ||
*[[Vinod Tawde]], Member of Legislative Assembly, Minister | * [[Vinod Tawde]], Member of Legislative Assembly, Minister | ||
*[[Ram Naik]], UP Governor, former minister | * [[Ram Naik]], UP Governor, former minister | ||
*[[Arun Nair]], Digital Media Mogul and Philanthropist | * [[Arun Nair]], Digital Media Mogul and Philanthropist | ||
*[[Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary|Haribhai P. Chaudhary]], politician, National Leader (Bharatiya Janata Party) | *[[Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary|Haribhai P. Chaudhary]], politician, National Leader (Bharatiya Janata Party) | ||
== Attractions== | ==Attractions== | ||
*[[Gorai]] Beach is on the western end of Borivali. One can reach here by crossing the [[Gorai Creek]] in a ferry. Rickshaw is available on the other side of the ferry. On holidays the beach is full of visitors and locals. Plenty of accommodation options are also available at [[Gorai]] beach.<ref name="MTDC">{{cite web|url=http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/mtdc/HTML/MaharashtraTourism/TouristDelight/Beaches/Beaches.aspx?strpage=MarveManoriGorai_beaches.html#|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071207090650/http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/mtdc/HTML/MaharashtraTourism/TouristDelight/Beaches/Beaches.aspx?strpage=MarveManoriGorai_beaches.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 December 2007|title=Gorai Beach|access-date=26 March 2012}}</ref> | *[[Gorai]] Beach is on the western end of Borivali. One can reach here by crossing the [[Gorai Creek]] in a ferry. Rickshaw is available on the other side of the ferry. On holidays the beach is full of visitors and locals. Plenty of accommodation options are also available at [[Gorai]] beach.<ref name="MTDC">{{cite web|url=http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/mtdc/HTML/MaharashtraTourism/TouristDelight/Beaches/Beaches.aspx?strpage=MarveManoriGorai_beaches.html#|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071207090650/http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/mtdc/HTML/MaharashtraTourism/TouristDelight/Beaches/Beaches.aspx?strpage=MarveManoriGorai_beaches.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 December 2007|title=Gorai Beach|access-date=26 March 2012}}</ref> | ||
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*Water Kingdom: Asia's largest water park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.waterkingdom.in/home.html|title=Water Kingdom - Asia's Largest Theme Water Park|website=www.waterkingdom.in|access-date=2017-12-05}}</ref> | *Water Kingdom: Asia's largest water park.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.waterkingdom.in/home.html|title=Water Kingdom - Asia's Largest Theme Water Park|website=www.waterkingdom.in|access-date=2017-12-05}}</ref> | ||
*[[Sanjay Gandhi National Park]] is one of the famous national parks within the metro limits of a major city, and one of the most visited national parks in the world. | *[[Sanjay Gandhi National Park]] is one of the famous national parks within the metro limits of a major city, and one of the most visited national parks in the world. | ||
*[[I Love Borivali]], selfi point next to western express highway, design and created by bhatia builders, in borivali east. | * [[I Love Borivali]], selfi point next to western express highway, design and created by bhatia builders, in borivali east. | ||
*[[Mandapeshwar Caves]] | * [[Mandapeshwar Caves]] | ||
*[[Global Vipassana Pagoda]] | *[[Global Vipassana Pagoda]] | ||
*Saibaba Mandir in Saibaba Nagar | * Saibaba Mandir in Saibaba Nagar | ||
*Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Gymkhana | * Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Gymkhana | ||
*[[Mandapeshwar Caves|Mandpeshwar Caves]] | *[[Mandapeshwar Caves|Mandpeshwar Caves]] | ||
*Ambe Mata Mandir | * Ambe Mata Mandir | ||
*Swatantryaveer Savarkar Udyan: One of the biggest garden for kids, senior citizens | * Swatantryaveer Savarkar Udyan: One of the biggest garden for kids, senior citizens | ||
*Omkareshwar Mandir near national park is the Lord Shankar temple where people visit daily | * Omkareshwar Mandir near national park is the Lord Shankar temple where people visit daily | ||
*Ganpati Mandir in Vazira Naka is the ancient temple where hundreds of people go and worship the lord Ganesh | * Ganpati Mandir in Vazira Naka is the ancient temple where hundreds of people go and worship the lord Ganesh | ||
==Schools & Colleges== | ==Schools & Colleges== | ||
*[https://www.mhwscbse.in/ Mumbai World High School, Borivali (West)] | * [https://www.mhwscbse.in/ Mumbai World High School, Borivali (West)] | ||
*M.J. Junior College Of Science, Borivali (West) | * M.J. Junior College Of Science, Borivali (West) | ||
*S.P.S's Shree Mumbadevi Vidya Niketan, Gorai, Borivali (West) | * S.P.S's Shree Mumbadevi Vidya Niketan, Gorai, Borivali (West) | ||
* Rustomjee International School & Junior College | * Rustomjee International School & Junior College | ||
*Namdar Gopal Krishna Gokhale High School | * Namdar Gopal Krishna Gokhale High School | ||
*R. C. Patel High School | * R. C. Patel High School | ||
*[[VIBGYOR Group of Schools]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vibgyorhigh.com/mumbai-borivali.php|title=ICSE {{!}} CBSE School in Borivali, Mumbai - VIBGYOR High|website=www.vibgyorhigh.com|access-date=2017-11-25}}</ref> | * [[VIBGYOR Group of Schools]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vibgyorhigh.com/mumbai-borivali.php|title=ICSE {{!}} CBSE School in Borivali, Mumbai - VIBGYOR High|website=www.vibgyorhigh.com|access-date=2017-11-25}}</ref> | ||
* [[St. Rock's High School]] | *[[St. Rock's High School]] | ||
*[[Swami Vivekanand International School and Junior College|Swami Vivekanand International School]] | *[[Swami Vivekanand International School and Junior College|Swami Vivekanand International School]] | ||
*[[Saint Francis D'Assisi High School]] | * [[Saint Francis D'Assisi High School]] | ||
*[[Mary Immaculate Girls' High School]] | * [[Mary Immaculate Girls' High School]] | ||
*[[Our Lady of Vailankanni High School]] | * [[Our Lady of Vailankanni High School]] | ||
*[[Abhinav Vidya Mandir]] | * [[Abhinav Vidya Mandir]] | ||
*S.E. International School | * S.E. International School | ||
*Himalaya High School, Borivali (West) | * Himalaya High School, Borivali (West) | ||
*St. Johns High School, Borivali (East) | * St. Johns High School, Borivali (East) | ||
*Don Bosco High School | * Don Bosco High School | ||
*Sheth Gopalji Hemraj High School | * Sheth Gopalji Hemraj High School | ||
*Gopal's Garden High School | * Gopal's Garden High School | ||
*Smt. Jayaben Khot High School | * Smt. Jayaben Khot High School | ||
*St. Anne's High School | * St. Anne's High School | ||
*Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya | * Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya | ||
*Narayana E Techno School, I C Colony, Borivali (West) | * Narayana E Techno School, I C Colony, Borivali (West) | ||
*Sheth Daulatram Mohandas High School, Daulat Nagar, Borivali (East) | * Sheth Daulatram Mohandas High School, Daulat Nagar, Borivali (East) | ||
*Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir, Kulup Wadi, Near National Park, Borivali (East) | *Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir, Kulup Wadi, Near National Park, Borivali (East) | ||
*Matushri Kashiben Vrajlal Valia International Vidyalaya, Factory Lane, Borivali (West) | *Matushri Kashiben Vrajlal Valia International Vidyalaya, Factory Lane, Borivali (West) | ||
*Chogale High School, Borivali (East) | * Chogale High School, Borivali (East) | ||
*[[St. Lawrence School|St. Lawrence High School]], Devidas Road, LIC Colony, Borivali West | * [[St. Lawrence School|St. Lawrence High School]], Devidas Road, LIC Colony, Borivali West | ||
*S.P.S.Suvidyalaya, Vazira naka, Borivali (West) | * S.P.S.Suvidyalaya, Vazira naka, Borivali (West) | ||
*Poisur Municipal School, Poisar, Borivali (West) | * Poisur Municipal School, Poisar, Borivali (West) | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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*[[Sanjay Gandhi National Park]] | *[[Sanjay Gandhi National Park]] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
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