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Mumbai

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Mumbai is a natural harbour on the west coast of India, and is the capital city of Maharashtra state.

मुम्बई
बम्बई
Bombay
Megacity
Skyline of Mumbai across Back Bay
Gateway of India
The World Towers
Marine Drive
Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
Flora Fountain
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Bandra–Worli Sea Link
Coat of arms of
Coat of arms
 

Coordinates: 19°04′34″N 72°52′39″E / 19.07611°N 72.87750°E / 19.07611; 72.87750Coordinates: 19°04′34″N 72°52′39″E / 19.07611°N 72.87750°E / 19.07611; 72.87750
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DivisionKonkan
DistrictMumbai City
Mumbai Suburban
First settled1507[5]
Named forMumbadevi
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
 • MayorVacant[6][7]
 • AdministratorBhushan Gagrani, IAS[8]
Area
 • Megacity603.4 km2 (233.0 sq mi)
 • Metro
[9]
6,328 km2 (1,681.5 sq mi)
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2011)[10]
 • Megacity12,442,373
 • Rank1st
 • Density20,620.4/km2 (53,407/sq mi)
 • Metro
[11]
18,414,288
20,748,395 (Extended UA)
GDP
 • PPP$400 billion[13]
 • MegacityINR8.1 trillion (US$Template:INRConvert/Wordify)[14]
 • Metro$277 billion[15]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PINs
400 001 to 400 107
Vehicle registration
  • MH-01 Mumbai(S/C)
  • MH-02 Mumbai(W)
  • MH-03 Mumbai(E)
  • MH-47 Borivali[16]
HDIIncrease 0.841[17] – very high
International airportChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
TransitRapid Transit: Mumbai Metro and Mumbai Monorail
Commuter rail: Mumbai Suburban Railway
Official languageMarathi[18][19]
Websiteportal.mcgm.gov.in
Official nameElephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai
TypeCultural
Criteriai, ii, iii, iv
Designated1987, 2004, 2018 (11th, 28th 42nd sessions)
Reference no.[1]; [2] [3]
RegionSouthern Asia

File:Bombay24a.jpg
Downtown Mumbai at night
File:Bombay Stock Exchange.jpg
The Bombay Stock Exchange

Population

Mumbai is India's largest city, and one of the world's most populous cities. It is the financial capital of India and a global city. Many billionaires live there. The city is the second most-populous in the world. It has about 13 million people.[20] Along with the neighbouring cities of Navi Mumbai and Thane, it forms the world's 4th largest urban agglomeration. They have around 19.1 million people[21]

History

The seven islands that form Bombay were home to fishing colonies. The islands were ruled by successive kingdoms and indigenous empires before Portuguese settlers took it. Then, it went to the British East India Company. During the mid-18th century, Bombay became a major trading town. It became a strong place for the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century. When India became independent in 1947, the city was put into Bombay State. In 1960, following the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, a new state of Maharashtra was created with Bombay as the capital. It was renamed Mumbai in 1996.[22]

Economy

Mumbai generates more than 6% of India's GDP.[23] It accounts for 25% of industrial output, 40% of sea trade, and 70% of capital transactions to India's economy.[24] The Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange of India and many Indian companies and multinational corporations are in the city. It also has the Hindi film and television industry, known as Bollywood.

Public transport in Mumbai

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport is Mumbai's public transport service.

Tourist Attractions in Mumbai

Mumbai Media

References

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  2. ↑ "Mumbai is truly maximum city". The Economic Times. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/mumbai-is-truly-maximum-city/articleshow/64440610.cms?from=mdr. Retrieved 15 April 2023. 
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  4. ↑ "Spice of Life: Sleepless in the city that never sleeps". The Hindustan Times. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/mumbai-a-melting-pot-of-cultures-and-the-reality-of-life-on-the-streets-101693922872182.html. Retrieved 15 April 2024. 
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  6. ↑ Administrator to run BMC, first time in 40 years. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/administrator-assumes-charge-in-bmc-today-as-term-of-house-ends/articleshow/90063515.cms. Retrieved 22 April 2024. 
  7. ↑ BMC to be Run by Administrator Sans Mayor After 4 Decades. News18. https://www.news18.com/news/india/bmc-to-be-run-by-administrator-sans-mayor-after-4-decades-what-it-means-for-public-explained-4848242.html. Retrieved 8 March 2022. 
  8. ↑ "Senior bureaucrat Bhushan Gagrani is new Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation chief". Business Today. 20 March 2024. https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/senior-bureaucrat-bhushan-gagrani-is-new-brihanmumbai-municipal-corporation-chief-422241-2024-03-20. Retrieved 11 May 2024. 
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  13. ↑ Bharucha, Nauzer (30 May 2017). "Nine Indian Cities in JLL's latest 'Global' 300 rankings". The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nine-indian-cities-in-jlls-latest-global-300-rankings/articleshow/58914609.cms. Retrieved 16 July 2024. 
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  18. ↑ National Commissioner Linguistic Minorities 50th report, page 131 Archived 8 July 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Government of India. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
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  20. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
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