Naigaon is an area under Vasai Taluk in the Vasai Virar Belt that is separated by the Vasai Creek from Mira-Bhayandar, Thane and Mumbai city. It is linked by the Versova Bridge /Ghodbunder Bridge to Navghar village, which is connected from the east side of the settlement by the National Highway and it is the First Settlement in Vasai Virar after crossing the Vasai Creek. [2]
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Naigaon
Nayegaon | |
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Village | |
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Coordinates: 19.351467°N 72.846343°E / 19.351467; 72.846343 | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Palghar |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Corporation |
• Body | Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation |
• Mayor | Mrs. Pravina Thakur[1] (BVA) |
Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | Naigaon (West) - 401201, 401202, 401207
Naigaon (East) - 401208 |
Telephone code | (91) 0250 |
Vehicle registration | MH 48 - Palghar |
Lok Sabha Constituency | Palghar |
Website | vvcmc |
Naigaon in the eastern side is well connected to NH 48 / WEH. Juchandra & Kaman Road are the railway stations in Naigaon east that connects Vasai Road railway station in the north & Diva Jn. & Panvel Jn. Rail Stations in the south. The construction work of Naigaon flyover is in progress to connect Naigaon east & west which will reduce the travel time & also save fuel.
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Bus service: VVMT (Vasai-Virar Municipal Transport) bus services are provided by VVMC (Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation). The frequency of the bus is every 20–30 minutes.
VVMT bus services in Naigaon west and east are not operation during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.
Bus routes:
Auto service: Autos are available near Naigaon Railway Station East & West. No meter service is available. Fares are charged as per destination chosen.
Train service: Mumbai local trains (slow and some fast) halt here.
Taxi cabs: Mumbai Taxi, Cool Cabs, & AC cab services like OLA and UBER are available specially in Naigaon East.
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Tourist places in Naigaon west are :-
1. Panju Island. Routes:
2. Naigaon Fort:
3. Suruchi Beach :-
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The population in the east of Naigaon has increased compared toast decade but at a slower rates when compared to other areas adjoining it namely the town of Nalasopara and Vasai-Virar city. The census population of the taluk is taken under the total census data record of Vasai-Virar municipal region.
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Naigaon east is connected to the National Highway 48 by a arterial road across the eastern side of the taluk.
Areas in the east of Naigaon are Pareira Nagar, Juchandra, Bapane, Tivri, Rajavali, Chinchoti, Sarjamori, Kolhi, Deodal, Kaman / Kaman Road, Mori, Navghar, Sasunavghar, Shilottar, Poman & Nagle.
Naigaon west is a coastal area where mainly fishing is carried out.
Areas: The areas in the west of Naigaon are Umelman, Umela, Malaji Pada, Pali, Vadavali, Pali Gaon, Karizbhat, Chafewadi, Savewadi, Verbhat Wadi, Dandoli, Mulgaon, Nantiwadi, Chobare, Khochivade, Koliwada, Pachu Bandar, Ekchotti Gaon, Vishramwadi Digha Holi, Orbhat, Papdi, Karadi Wadi, Sandor, Saloli, Kaular Kh. Perbodi Wadi, Garwadi & Ram Nagar.