Bhayandar
Bhayandar | |
|---|---|
Suburb | |
| Coordinates: 19°19′N 72°51′E / 19.31°N 72.85°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Region | Mumbai |
| District | Thane |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor | Vacant |
| • Deputy Mayor | Vacant |
| • Municipal Commissioner | Radhabinod Aribam Sharma |
| Area | |
• Total | 79.4 km2 (30.7 sq mi) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | Bhayandar (West) - 401101
Bhayandar (East) - 401104, 401105 |
| Telephone code | 022 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 04 - Thane |
| Website | www |
Bhayandar, also spelled as Bhaindar or Bhayander, is a suburb located in the western suburbs of Mumbai and the northern most suburb of the island on the western side, near the Vasai Creek. It has a large Marathi, Aagri, Koli, and mixed-community population. It falls under the North Central ward of the Municipal Corporation and comes under police jurisdiction of Mira-Bhayander, Vasai-Virar Police Commissionerate.