Dadar, Mumbai's first suburb, is named after the Marathi word for "ladder" or "steps" (dadar), likely because it acted as a connecting point or landing stage between the coastal areas and the inland, especially when Mumbai was composed of seven separate islands. It was developed as a key residential area to ease congestion.
Dadar meaning 'ladder' in Marathi, is the first suburb of Mumbai. Also known as Mancherji Joshi Parsi Colony, the area was a part of the first planned scheme of Bombay, Dadar-Matunga-Wadala-Sion scheme of 1899-1900, which aimed to decongest the plague-affected towns.
Dadar means ladder in Marathi. Mumbai was set of 7 islands and the village of Dadar wud hav been a 'ladder' leading to main island of Mumbai. Mumbai Heritage.
The names Borivaḻī (बोरिवळी) and Boriyli-gram occur as the name of a place in the 15th-17th-century Marathi-language text Mahikavatichi Bakhar; these names derive from the term for the Indian jujube tree (bor in Marathi).
The suburb of Bandra most probably derived its name from the word 'bandar' or 'bunder', a Persian word for a port, with 'band' meaning enclosed, and 'dar', a gate or a door. Coincidentally, another similar word is 'vandre', which in Marathi means 'a port'. Many locals still colloquially call Bandra 'Vandre'.
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How did Mahim get its name?
The name Mahim comes from the Sanskrit word Mahikawati. Meaning the seat of power. Around the 13th century this place was the capital of a small kingdom ruled by Raja Bhimdev. Later it saw churches then British forts Mahim has won many faces.
The name Andheri was derived from Udayanagari, the name of a hill near the Mahakali caves . Another concentration of the native East Indians was located on the former islet of Versova, also known as Vasave.
Vile Parle has a significantly strong base of Marathi and Gujarati population. The name "Vile Parle" has been derived from the names of two small but old temples: Virleshwar and Parleshwar. It serves as the location of the first Parle Biscuit factory.
Khar, which is derived from the word Khāra (meaning 'salty' in the local language Marathi) has acquired this name in reference to the salt pans that were used to farm salt by locals near the Khar Danda sea shore a couple of centuries ago.
Sakinaka (Marathi: साकी नाका) is a neighbourhood in the Andheri east suburb of Mumbai, India. It gets its name from the important road junction on the Andheri- Kurla road connecting the eastern and western suburbs of the city.
Dadar ([d̪aːd̪əɾ]) is a densely populated residential and shopping neighbourhood in Mumbai. It is also a prominent railway and bus service hub with local and national connectivity. It is Mumbai's first planned area and is a hub for the city's Marathi culture.
It is said that the King of Mahikavati had his elephant stables in Matunga, and that the name Matunga was derived from "Matanga", the Sanskrit word for elephant.
Dadar is generally considered a safe locality, with low crime rates compared to other parts of Mumbai. The locality has a strong sense of community, with several cultural and social events organized throughout the year.
Goregaon was originally called Ghodegaon, a name that was formed by combining the word ghode (meaning "horse") and gaon (meaning "village"). This name was used because Goregaon was a major trading center for horses under the rule of Chatrapati Shivaji.
Dadar is often called India's first planned area. For premium homebuyers looking to buy 3 & 4 BHK flats in South Mumbai, Dadar is one of the popular choices. It is one of the oldest residential areas of Mumbai, studded with residential projects.
The Mumba Devi Temple, from whom the city of Mumbai may derive its name. The oldest known names for the city are Kakamuchee and Galajunkja; these are sometimes still used.
Mahim: The name Mahim is derived from the ancient Mahikavati meaning "miraculous" in Sanskrit. Bandra: The name "Bandra" possibly originates from the Persian word for port, or "bandar. In Marathi, Bandra is known as Vandre, which also means 'port' and is possibly derived from the same Urdu/Persian word.
History. "Bhaikhale" is mentioned as a place name in the 15th-17th century Marathi-language text Mahikavatichi Bakhar; the name indicates the existence of a farm ("khale") owned by a person named "Bhai". The Byculla railway station was completed by 1857.
Andheri derives its name from the Udayanagari mountain near the Mahakali Caves and the area's proximity to various important landmarks of the city make it an important real estate pocket.
Andheri West: It is highly popular for its upscale residential communities, exciting nightlife, entertainment hubs, and closeness to the beach. Andheri East: It is a commercial and business hub with an option of both affordable and premium houses.
Dharavi. Dharavi is a residential area in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It has often been considered one of the world's largest slums. Dharavi has an area of just over 2.39 square kilometres (0.92 sq mi; 590 acres) and a population of about 1,000,000.
The Maharashtra government officially changed the name from “Bombay” to “Mumbai” on 4 March 1995. The name Mumbai was chosen to honor Mumbadevi, the patron goddess of the Koli community, the city's original inhabitants.
