Ambarnath

Ambarnath more often spelt as Ambernath is a city in Indian state of Maharashtra which is also a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.[1] Ambernath comes under the Thane district of Maharashtra.

Ambarnath
City
Mumbai Metropolitan City
Ambarnath
Location of Ambernath in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 19.209°N 73.186°E / 19.209; 73.186
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictThane
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • PresidentManisha Valekar
Area
 • Total38 km2 (15 sq mi)
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total253,475
 • Density6,700/km2 (17,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Ambarnathkar
Language
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
421501,
421502,
421505,
421506.
Telephone code0251
Vehicle registrationMH-05
Lok Sabha constituencyKalyan
MPShrikant Shinde
MLADr. Balaji Kinikar
Vidhan Sabha constituencyAmbernath

As of 2020, Ambernath has been proposed for a Municipal corporation from the last 5–6 years.

The town is home to the Naval Materials Research Laboratory. The 11th-century Shiv Mandir of Ambarnath is a popular tourist destination.

This place also consists of two ordnance factories (on the west side), used to manufacture arms and ammunition used by the defense services commissioned under the Ministry Of Defense.

Cultural festivals

Recently from the past few years a well renowned Shiv Mandir Cultural Art Festival[2] is being organized by the Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde Foundation. This is indeed a festival that regularly witnesses a huge footfall spanned over three days of extravagance. This festival is used as the platform for hundreds of talented and skilled artists from different corners of India and provide them a stage to showcase their talent.

Other than this there are many other festivals being celebrated in Ambernath with full Indian customs and enthusiasm. There is also a notable Kali Mandir present in the west side of Ambernath.

Upcoming infrastructure

Ambernath is very well connected by the Mumbai lifeline i.e. the local train service. Ambernath is strategically located in the central line of Indian Railways (Western Region). Also a proposed Metro Line 14[3] has been under the planning and approval phase as proposed by the Maharashtra cabinet. So with a local train and upcoming metro connectivity, enhanced infrastructure is expected.

Many popular builders have already launched prestigious real estate projects in the vicinity and this city is known for its cleanliness drives and the recycling processes.[4]

Notable people

References
  1. "Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority - Ambernath, Kulgaon-Badlapur and Surrounding Notified Area". Mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  2. "Ambernath's much awaited Shiv Mandir Art Festival starts from Feb 16". Hindustan Times. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  3. Mahale, Ajeet (10 January 2020). "MMRDA sets sights on starting work on four new Metro lines". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  4. "Thane City News | Ambernath civic body to manage waste, like Spanish company". thaneweb.com. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  5. "Arjuna Awards in Hockey - Sanabung Manipur". Arjuna Awards in Hockey - Sanabung Manipur. Sanabung Manipur. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
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