Boisar
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Boisar | |
|---|---|
Industrial Town | |
  Boisar | |
| Coordinates: 19°48′13″N 72°45′22″E / 19.8036°N 72.756°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Palghar |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram Panchayat |
| • Member of Legislative Assembly | Mr. Vilas Tare |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.90 km2 (3.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 36,151 |
| • Density | 4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 401501/02/03/04/05/06 |
| Telephone code | 02525 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-48 |
Boisar is an industrial area in Palghar District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located 42 kilometres (26 mi) north of Virar, on the Western Railway line of Mumbai Suburban Division Mumbai Suburban Railway.
Nearby towns
- Chinchani
- Dahanu Road, Second rail stop north-bound
- Katkar, Adjacent north
- Palghar, Second rail stop south-bound
- Saravali, Adjacent south
- Tarapur
- Umroli, Next rail stop south-bound
- Vangaon, Next rail stop north-bound
- Maan, East Indians (Catholic) Community
Transportation
The Boisar railway station can be reached by local or shuttle trains originating from Mumbai or Virar railway station. From Palghar, options include a 10 seat, 3-wheeled vehicle. The main mode of transportation in Boisar is by autorickshaw including a 10-seat version or Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation bus.
SCHOOLS
- Dr. S. D. Vartak Vidyalaya
- Tarapur Vidya Mandir[1]
- Adarsh Vidyalaya & Junior College
- Chinmiya Vidyalaya
- Boisar Military School
- seva aashram vidyalay boisar
See also
References
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