Jogeshwari (Pronunciation: [d͡ʒoɡeːʃʋəɾiː]) is a suburb located in the western part of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is notable for its caves - 'Jogeshwari Caves', particularly one containing a shrine of the Hindu Goddess Jogeshwari, Lord Shiva and the deity Hanuman. It belongs to the K/E Ward of Mumbai.[1]

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Jogeshwari
Locality
Jogeshwari Caves entrance
Jogeshwari
Coordinates: 19.12°N 72.85°E / 19.12; 72.85
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Mumbai Suburban
City	Mumbai
Government
• Type	Municipal Corporation
• Body	Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	400047 (West), 400060 (East), 400102 (West)
Vehicle registration	MH-02

On the Mumbai Suburban Railway, (which is part of the Indian Western Railway line,) that runs from Churchgate to Dahanu, Jogeshwari is north of and next to Andheri and has a train station of the same name.

The Jogeshwari - Vikhroli Link Road connects Jogeshwari a western suburb of Mumbai with Vikhroli an eastern suburb. This road typically experiences traffic jams during peak hours but has improved access and connectivity between the city's suburbs. For healthcare a public governed HBT trauma hospital is located near the Western express highway. [2]

Education

• Ismail Yusuf College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Jogeshwari (East), Mumbai.

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