Worli (ISO: Varaḷī, [ʋəɾ(ə)ɭiː]) is a locality in South Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is one of the four peninsulas of Mumbai while the other being Colaba, Bandra and Malabar Hill. The sea connects it with Bandra via the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Historic spellings include Warli, Worlee, Varli, and Varel.[1] Originally Worli was a separate island, one of the Seven Islands of Bombay which were ceded by the Portuguese to England in 1661, it was linked up with the other islands in the 19th century.
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Coordinates: 19.00°N 72.815°E / 19.00; 72.815 | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Mumbai City |
City | Mumbai |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Corporation |
• Body | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM) |
Demonym(s) | Worlikar, Varalikar |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 400018 and 400030 |
Area code | 022 |
Vehicle registration | MH 01 |
Civic agency | BMC |
In the 1990s, a group of terrorists attacked a building in Worli as well as major buildings in the city.[2]
Famous Indian celebrities as well as celebrity couples reside in the Worli area of Mumbai:
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South Mumbai |
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Navi Mumbai | |
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Western Suburbs | |
Mira-Bhayandar (Thane district) | |
Thane (Thane district) |
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Kalyan-Dombivali (Thane district) | |
Ulhasnagar (Thane district) |
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Bhiwandi-Nizampur (Thane district) |
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Vasai-Virar (Palghar district) | |
Suburbs in Raigad district |