Dombivli

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Population  (2001)
• Total	1,193,000

Dombivli or Dombivali (Marathi: डोंबिवली) is a city in Kalyan "tehsil" in Maharashtra, India. The population of the city, according to the 2001 census(provisional results), is 1,193,000. It is located about fifty kilometres from the city of Mumbai, and about twenty kilometres from Thane.

History

In Sanskrit a 'tree' is called 'druma'. As in early times, Dombivli was surrounded by jungle,in sankrit it was called as 'drumavali' i.e. rows of trees; and so it was converted into 'dombivli' (in Sanskrit such conversion is called 'apabhraunsha' ) The name "Dombivali" is believed to have originated from local references to a tribal group living in the area called the "Dombas". The origins of the tribe and their history of settlement in the area are not well-known. An alternative theory for the name, though not as widely held, is that the area near and surrounding present-day "Old Dombivli" was at constant risk of flooding due to the waters of the Thane Creek --the name "Dombivali" can be interpreted as roughly translating to "submerged place" in a local dialect of Marathi.

Present-day Dombivali has its roots in two primary settlements, namely Gajabandhan village and "Old Dombivali" or "Juni Dombivli", and can be thought of as a modern territorial merger of these. The region lying between and surrounding these settlements, which became habitable only later, now forms part of the geographical extent of the city. Aayre, Chole, Patharli and Thakurli are notable among these later secondary settlements. It is believed that regions were allocated to communities according to their social status. Hence, Thakurli was the residence zone of the "Thakurs" or the tribal leaders. Patharli was inhabited by the "Patharwats" or stone-cutters. In this context, the "Dombas" inhabiting Dombivli were of low social class.

In the year 1075, King Harpal Dev had referred to Dombivli on the stone inscriptions, which was situated in Mahul village, near the Turbhe Port. From this, we come to know that Dombivli village existed approximately 800 years ago. The stone writings referring to its existence in the years 1396-97 still exist in Dombivli. Portuguese settlement in Dombivali prior to the advent of British rule has also been reported. The Portuguese stationed themselves at several places when they came to Dombivli. We come to know about the existence of Dombivli approximately in the year 1730 over Peshwa Rule.

In spite of the early identity of the city as evinced by the Mahul stone inscription, Dombivali finds only scattered mention in historical records and little is known about it, except from a note in the Archaelogical Survey of India which mentions a huge open space, once used as a pond by the Peshwas. Some land adjacent to it happened to be a horse grazing and training site. Also, Old Dombivli, the waterfront of the locality, has historically been inhabited by the "Agris" ,a community claiming varied origins and place in mythological legend.

In the 19th Century farmers cultivated Paddy and sold it in the areas from Kalyan to Mumbai.

Initially the Railway Tickets to Dombivli" was stamped as "Dimali". Efforts were also made to rename it as "Subhash Nagar. The area Diva, Ghariwali, Agasan was the neighboring village since ancient times. The stone inscriptions that existed in the year 1300 B.C. at "Agasan" have been preserved in the Museum even today. foundations of houses of old kingdoms can be still found in hidusan village, outskirt of dombivali.

In the year 1880, the first person who settled down in KOPARGAON near "Dombivli was late Shri-Narayan Atmaram Patkar. He had two ships, which he used to transport and trade in Rice and other commodities through the Kalyan Creek. Dombivli Railway Station was set-up in the year 1887. There was only one tall cabin, which was used for ticketing as well as signaling. There was a thick growth of trees such as "Karwandi", "Pendhkadi", "Fur" and "Nivdung". Animals such as "Wolves", "Foxes", "Rabbits", etc. were found here in abundance. Due to this it was very difficult for the people of the areas of Ram Nagar, Pendse Nagar, and Vishnu Nagar to walk about freely after 5.00 P.M.

Participation in Various movements during Indian Independence

Bhaganagar Satyagraha: This city also participated in the Satyagraha movement 1939 which took Hyderabad under the leadership of Mr. Annarao Bhopatkar. Mr. R Ghanekar, Mr S Oak, Mr. Y. Konkane, Mr. R Badale and Mr. S Mahajan were imprisoned.

Salt Satyagraha: In 1930's Salt Satyagraha inspired by Mahatma Gandhi this city also participated in this movement. Mr.D Phanshikar was sentenced imprisonment for this reason.

Bhagalpur Satyagraha: In the Sataygraha undertaken by HinduMahaSabha the city also participated for which 4 to 5 freedom fighters were punished

Quit India Movement: Many people of this city took active participation in the Quit India Movement in the year 1942.Mr M. Pradhan,Mr Vasantrao Gore, Madhukar TayShete were imprisoned.

Sanyukta Maharahtra Movement: Dombivli city participated in the Sanyukta Maharahtra Movement under the order of Sanyukta Maharahtra Samiti. Dombivli's S.M. Samiti did the Satyagraha in front of the Kalyan Mamaledar office premises.The various marches undertaken for that purpose as follows:

1. Under the leadership of Mr Suryakant Wadaokar on 23 April,1956.
2. Women's march under the leadership of Mrs. Urmilla Pendse on 30 April,1956.
3. Under the leadership of Mr Keshav Vaishampayan on 23 March,1956.
4. Under the leadership of Mr Murlidhar Daharankar on 14 May,1956.

Goa Vimochan: The city had also participated in the Goa liberation movement during 1956-57.Under the leadership of Mr Pradhan a public meeting was held and the funds of Rs.123 were raised for this movement.In this movement Mr Suryakant Vadaokar,Mr Keshav Vaishampayan ,Mr.Ghanekar,Mr Shinde,Mr Joshi were sent for this mission.

Demographics and Culture

The population of Dombivli has over the years been subject to dynamic influences. The Marathi-speaking Maharashtrians are in majority, but people from all over the country have made Dombivli their home. Significant Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalee, UP and Punjabi populations are to be found, with a marginal population of Khojas (The Aga-Khan sect).

Dombivli's citizens have come to believe that their city has a nuanced culture of its own. It is said in jest that Dombivli has its own ecosystem right down to viruses and fevers found only there. 'Dombivli Fever' has its origins in this place.

The population comprises mainly middle class people, who are employed in mainland Mumbai or its suburbs such as Dadar, Ghatkopar, Mulund, Bandra, etc. Some of their issues are discussed in director Nishikant Kamat's acclaimed Marathi commercial film 'Dombivli Fast' released in early 2006.

Most of the couples in Dombivli are professionals with a more "modern" lifestyle, often reflected in their one-child families and penchant for consumer goods. Consumerism is at its peak here and hence, these families are often referred to as DISCOs (Double Income Single Child Only). About 67-68% of families in the city are classified as DISCOs.

The unique culture of Dombivli is reflected in the 'Navavarsha Swagat Yatra' that started in the city in late 1990s. The Yatra is organised on the first day of the Hindu New Year. In it all the groups, societies, clubs, companies from and near Dombivli take part with their own 'Chitrarathas' to welcome the new year. Ganesh Mandir Samsthan, Dombivli took the initiative in the organisation of first Yatra & today also it is the main organising body. Many cities in Maharashtra followed Dombivli from next year, organising their Yatras. This Yatra is pride of Dombivli, the cultural vice-capital of Maharashtra. It reflects the unity among Dombivlikars as it does not confide itself with only Hindus or to some political party.

Economy

Dombivli is today witness to rapid industrial growth. The industrial part of the city (developed by the MIDC) has a large number of factories manufacturing dyes, paints, and industrial/agricultural chemicals. Heavy metal factories manufacturing a wide variety of equipments are also based in this region. A few, nationally prominent industrial establishments which have manufacturing plants in Dombivli are Gharda Chemicals, Vicco Labs, Lloyd Steel, and Deepak Fertilizers.

The 1980s saw Dombivli growing into a crowded and saturated city due to industrial development under the plan. Dombivli's approachability by road and rail, and its potential in land and manpower increased tremendously. The industries have been developed in two phases so far, and new plans have been proposed.

The city has three railway stations under its jurisdiction: Dombivli Railway Station, Thakurli Railway Station, and the Kopar Bridge Railway Station. Dombivli is served by all local trains terminating at stations beyond Thane, and it is a stop for all major fast local trains

Education

Dombivli is home to eight colleges and a student population of 20,000. It boasts many high merit rank holders every year in the Secondary School Certificate and Higher Secondary (School) Certificate exams. There are many students who have made it to the top technological institutes like the IITs, BITS Pilani, VJTI, UDCT & top business schools such as IIMs,NITIE, XLRI, S.P.Jain, Jamnalal Bajaj, etc. There are temples for all faiths, Jamatkhana for the Khoja Muslims, and also a few churches.

It also has the honour of becoming the first fully literate city in Maharashtra and the second in India (Kottayam, a city in Kerala is first). Over a hundred schools offer primary and secondary education, and over a dozen are affiliated with the University of Mumbai. A couple of colleges also offer technical education and are affiliated with the Board of Technical Examination, Mumbai.

The city has produced fine literature, classical music, plays, poetry, and actors.

These are Famous educational instituions

• St Mary's English High School, NSS Road, Dombivli (West)
• S.I.A. High School,Dombivli (west)
• Manjunatha Vidhyalaya, Tilak Nagar, Dombivli(E)
• R. V. Nerurkar High School, Pandurang Wadi, Manpada Road, Dombivli [E) 421201
• D.N.C.M. High School and Junior College, D.N.C. road, Dombivali(E)421201
• Sister Nivedita English High School, Dombivli (East)
• Greens English School , Milap Nagar, Dombivli [East]
• S.S Jondhale Polytechnic - Dombivli
• Swami Vivekanad Vidya Mandir Rana Pratap Bhavan, Near Dombivali Station, Dombivali(W).421202.
• S.H Jondhale College of Engineering - Dombivli
• S.V Joshi High School - Dombivli
• Mahila Samiti English High School - Thakurli
• Tilak nagar Vidya Mandir
• Model English School
• Systech Computer Education, Near Railway stn, Dombivli (West) pravin:-9967329290.
• Education Research Institute,Phule Road, Dombivili(West)93222 45859
• Sterlite Foundation, Vitthal krupa building, near thakurwadi, dombivli(West)
• Swami Vivekanand Vidya Mandir.
• Vidya Alnkar Classes,Sonata Complex, MIDC, Dombivili(East).93222 45859
• NICT,Nirmiti Institute of Computer Technology, Sonata Complex, Dombivili(East)93222 45859

Gurukul (Ravindra Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Dawalpada, Dombivali.

Colleges

• [http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=19213913&x=73104701&z=18&l=0&m=a K V Pendharkar College Of Arts, Commerce and Science, MIDC, Dombivli(E)}
• Abhinav Jr College of science and commerce
• D.N.C.M. High School and Junior College, D.N.C. road, Dombivali(E)421201
• S.I.A School, Dombivli (west)
• Gayatri Junior College, Dombivli(east)
• Model College of Commerce and Science, MIDC, Dombivli (E)
• Royal Junior College, Dombivali (E).
• Pragati
• Manjunata College of Commerce and Arts.
• S.H Jondhale Polytechnic, Dombivli
• S.S Jondhale College of Engineering, Dombivli
• SIAS Junior College, Dombivli(W)
• Swami Vivekanad Junior College, Ayare Road, Dombivli(E)
• Madhvi College Of Commerce And Arts, Dombivli (E)
• S. K. Patil Junior College Of Commerce And Arts, Dombivli (E)
• Swami Vivekanand College, Ayre Road, Dombivli (E)
• B.R.Madhavi English School, Dombivli (E)
• Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir, Dombivali(West)'
• Ghumatkar College of Diploma and Engineering[Degree]..{Dombivli west}

Schools

• St. Mary's English High School, Dombivli (W)
• Blue Bird English School, Dombivli (E)]
• Adarsha Vidyalaya, Rajaji Path , Dombivli (E)]
• Kidland English School, Kopar Road, Dombivli (W)
• B.R Madhavi English School, New Ayre Road, Dombiivli (East) 421201
• Chandrakant Patkar Vidyalaya, Rajaji Path , Dombivli (E)
• Omkar English School, MIDC, Dombivli(E)
• Greens High School
• Holy Angel's School, Dombivli(E)
• Adharsh English School, Dombivli(E)
• Model English School, Pandurangwadi, Dombivli(E)
• S.V. Joshi High School, Dombivli(E)
• Tilak Nagar Vidyalaya, Tilak Nagar, Dombivli(E)
• Pandurang Vidyalaya, Pandurangwadi, Dombivli(E)
• Mahila Samiti English High School - Thakurli
• Prakash Vidyalaya, Dombivli(E)
• Manjunatha Vidyalaya English Medium School, Dombivli(E)]
• Don Bosco High School, Dombivli(W)
• Swami Vivekanand High School, Dombivli.
• Sister Nivedita School
• The South Indian Association High School, Dombivli (W)
• Khimji Bhulabhai Vira High School, Dombivli(E)
• S. K. Patil English Medium School, Dombivli (E)
• Royal Jr College
• Abhinav Vidyalay and Jr. College, MIDC, Near Sagarli Rd. Dombivli. (E)
• Vidya Niketan, Dombivli(E) http://www.vidyaniketan.net
• S. H. Jondhale Vidyamandir, Dombivli(W)
• D.N.C. Multipurpose High school - Dombivli (E)
• Shree Vailankanni English School - Dombivli (W)
• Abhinav Vidyalay

Special Schools

• ASTITVA School, Dombivli (E) ('ASTITVA' is the only Institute in whole of the State of Maharashtra catering to the needs of different categories of handicaps under one roof.) http://www.astitvaschool.com

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Government

In 1984(?), Dombivli Municipal Council was merged that of neighboring Kalyan to form a new governing body, the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation.

Ruling Aliance: Indian National Congress and Nationalist Congress Party

Mayor: Pundalik Mhatre (NCP)

Political Parties

• Indian National Congress
• Nationalist Congress Party
• Shiv Sena
• BJP
• Maharashtra Navanirman Sena
• Republican Party of India factions

Healthcare

The city's healthcare is some of the best in India. The city boasts about 1500 doctors for the population of 1,500,000, so the ratio of doctors per 1000 is comparable to any developed Western country. Following are the prominent healthcare institutions.

• AIMS Asian Institute of Medical Sciences [1]

• It's a super specialty hospital with 100 beds along with a nursing and paramedical college, started by group of medical entrepreneurs, is located at Milap Nagar, MIDC.

• Srinivas Hospital

Dombivli(E).

• Uma Shankar Nursing Home

• This is a maternity hospital with 10 beds, started by Dr. V.S.Dhondye, is located at Shastrinagar, Old Dombivli Rd, Dombivli (West).

• Icon Hospital

• Jeevanshree Hospital

Dr.Rahul Mahadar Tilak Nagar,Dombivli(E)

• Dandekar Hospital(Urology)

Dr.Niteen Dandekar Kasturi Plaza,Dombivli(E)

• Hardikar Hospital

• This is a 5 bed hospital serving the city since 1991. The hospital also caters to the lower income patients from rural areas near by Dombivli at affordable rates. The hospital is located in Gandhi Nagar on East side of city.

• Girish Swami hospital for welfare of the people

• Shirodkar Hospital for ICU

• Mamta Hospital well equipped services

• 'Dr.Pratiksha Rane's'

• Cure with Care Dental Clinic

• This is a dental clinic where all care regarding TEETH is taken. It is located near Matrumandir Hall Sangitawadi Dombivli east.

• Shastri Nagar Municiple Hospital is largest hostpital in KDMC region which give gives health care facilities in affordafle rates for the poor.

External links

• Local government site
• Dashing Dombivli
• Dombivli Forum