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Mumbai Suburban district

Location in Maharashtra

Location in Maharashtra

Coordinates (Bandra): 19°03′N 72°50′E / 19.05°N 72.83°E
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DivisionKonkan
HeadquartersBandra
Tehsils1. Kurla, 2. Andheri, 3. Borivali
Government
 • BodyBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
 • Guardian MinisterMangal Lodha
(Cabinet Minister Mha)
 • Mayor
 • District Collector
  • Dr Rajendra Kshirsagar (IAS)
 • Municipal Commissioner & Administrator
 • MPs
Area

• Total

446 km2 (172 sq mi)
Population

 (2011)

• Total

9,356,962
 • Density21,000/km2 (54,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
PINs

400010 to 400104[1]

Major highwaysNH-3, NH-8,
Websitemumbaisuburban.gov.in

Mumbai Suburban district (Marathi: Mumbai Upanagar Jilhā) is the second most populous district of Maharashtra in the Konkan Division. With its administrative headquarters in Bandra, the district consists of three subdivisions or tehsils (townships): Kurla, Andheri, and Borivali.[2] The district along with Mumbai City district and other suburban localities make up Greater Mumbai. The district occupies an area of 446 km2.[3]

This is the second smallest district of Maharashtra, and the jurisdiction of Mumbai Suburban district extends from Bandra to Dahisar, from Kurla to Mulund, and from Kurla up to Trombay creek. The district is one of the largest in the country by population. The current population is 9,356,962, according to the 2011 census of India, making it the fifth most populous district in India (out of 672).[4] The Mithi River is the main river in the district.

Members of Parliament

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Guardian Minister Mumbai Suburban
पालकमंत्री मुंबई उपनगर

Emblem of India

Incumbent
Mangal Lodha

since 24 September 2022

StyleThe Honourable
AppointerChief Minister of Maharashtra
Term length5 years / No time limit
Websitemumbaisuburban.gov.in/en/

list of Guardian Minister

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Name Term of office
Vinod Tawde 31 October 2014 - 8 November 2019
Aaditya Thackeray 9 January 2020 - 29 June 2022
Mangal Lodha 24 September 2022 - Incumbent

District Magistrate/Collector

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District Magistrate / Collector Mumbai City
जिल्हाधिकारी तथा जिल्हदंडाधिकरी मुंबई उपनगर

Emblem of India

Incumbent
Ms. Nidhi Chaudhary (IAS)

since 23 August 2021

ResidenceAt Mumbai Suburban district
AppointerGovernment of Maharashtra
Term lengthNo time limit
Websitemumbaisuburban.gov.in/en/

list of District Magistrate / Collector

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Name Term of office
Ms. Nidhi Chaudhary (IAS) 23 August 2021 - Incumbent

Mumbai Suburban district was created on 1 October 1990 when Mumbai district was bifurcated into Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts.[5]

Many important places have adorned the beauty of this district, including Mount Mary Church, Jogeshwari Caves, Mahakali Caves, Essel World, Water Kingdom, Marve Beach, Aksa Beach, Madh Island, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Aarey Colony, Kanheri Caves, Film City, Tulsi Lake, Vihar Lake and Powai Lake.

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1901206,218—    
1911255,276+2.16%
1921306,763+1.85%
1931310,621+0.13%
1941400,297+2.57%
1951665,424+5.21%
19611,380,123+7.57%
19712,900,197+7.71%
19814,958,365+5.51%
19916,751,002+3.13%
20018,640,419+2.50%
20119,356,962+0.80%
source:[6]

According to the 2011 census, Mumbai Suburban district has a population of 9,356,962,[4] roughly equal to the nation of Benin[7] or the US state of North Carolina.[8] This gives it a ranking of 5th in India (out of a total of 640).[4] The district has a population density of 25,291.28 inhabitants per square kilometre (65,504.1/sq mi).[4] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 8.01%.[4] Mumbai Suburban has a sex ratio of 857 females for every 1000 males,[4] and a literacy rate of 90.9%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 6.23% and 1.12% of the population respectively.[4]

Religion in Mumbai(2011)

  Hinduism (67.75%)

  Islam (19.2%)

  Buddhism (5%)

  Jainism (3.7%)

  Christianity (3.45%)

  Sikhism (0.5%)

  Others (0.4%)

Languages in Mumbai Suburban district (2011)[9]

  Others (2.73%)

Marathi is the most spoken language. Hindi is the second most-spoken language and the fastest growing, and has become the common language in the district. Urdu is spoken by the Muslim community in the district. Gujarati and Marwari are spoken by the large business communities in the district. Tamil, Bhojpuri, Konkani, Telugu, Malayalam, Tulu and Bengali are minority language spoken by recent arrivals.[9]

  1. ^ "Mumbai Suburban PIN Codes". postalcodes.azinfoportal.com. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Mumbai Suburban District". Mumbaisuburban.gov.in. Retrieved 1 September 2010.
  3. ^ Mumbai Suburban Official Website. Retrieved 28 April 2008.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "District Census Hand Book – Mumbai Suburban" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  5. ^ "District Profile". mumbaisuburban.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2 December 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  6. ^ Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901
  7. ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011. Benin 9,325,032
  8. ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U. S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 30 September 2011. North Carolina 9,535,483
  9. ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Maharashtra". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.