Bhayandar

Bhayandar
Suburb
Bhayandar
Location in Maharashtra, India
Bhayandar
Bhayandar (Maharashtra)
Bhayandar
Bhayandar (India)
Coordinates: 19°19′N 72°51′E / 19.31°N 72.85°E / 19.31; 72.85
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
RegionMumbai
DistrictThane
Government
  TypeMunicipal Corporation
  BodyMira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation
  MayorVacant
  Deputy MayorVacant
  Municipal CommissionerRadhabinod Aribam Sharma
Area
  Total
79.4 km2 (30.7 sq mi)
Language
  OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
Bhayandar (West) - 401101 Bhayandar (East) - 401104, 401105
Telephone code022
Vehicle registrationMH 04 - Thane
Websitewww.mbmc.gov.in

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.