Vasai
Vasai
वसई | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Vasai Fort entrance | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Palghar |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
• Total | 49,337 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Post Office Pin Code | 401201/2 |
| Telephone code | 91250 |
| Vehicle registration | MH48 |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Vasai |
Vasai (English: /ˈvɑːseɪ/ ), historically known as Bassein or Baçaim is a historical suburban town in Palghar district, north of Mumbai in the Maharashtra state of India. It forms a part of Vasai-Virar city.
Many Internationally hit songs including 'Hymn for the weekend' by British Band Coldplay has been shot here. Another Summer hit 'Lean On' by EDM group Major Lazer and DJ Snake was shot in Vasai in 2015.
The Portuguese built Bassein Fort here to strengthen their naval superiority over the Arabian Sea. In the 18th century, the fort was taken over by the Maratha army and fell in 1739 after a three-year-long campaign.
The British then took over the territory from the Marathas in the First Anglo-Maratha War.[1]
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Climate
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Overall climate is equable with high rainfall days and very few days of extreme temperatures. The temperature varies from 22–36 °C (72–97 °F). In winter temperature is between 12–25 °C (54–77 °F) while summer temperature ranges from 36–41 °C (97–106 °F). Out of total rainfall, 80% rainfall is experienced during June to October. Average annual rainfall is 2,000–2,500 mm (79–98 in) and humidity is 61—86%, making it a humid-prehumid[clarification needed] zone. The driest days are in winter while the wettest days are experienced in July.
Industrialisation
The eastern part of Vasai is highly industrialized, with small and medium scale units producing a wide variety of goods.
Many IT companies like TechWoodFashion and VRwebtek Solutions are providing services in Vasai and surrounding regions.
Transport
The local railway station is known as Vasai Road. The Vasai-Virar Municipal Transport buses run on all major routes. Besides buses, Auto Rikshaws or Dum-Dum are the source of transport in the region.
References
- ^ Naravane, M.S. (2014). Battles of the Honorourable East India Company. A.P.H. Publishing Corporation. p. 60. ISBN 9788131300343.
See also
