DHARAVI OVERVIEW
Dharavi, a locality situated in the heart of Mumbai, is also known as one of the largest slums in
the country. Dharavi dates back to 1883, starting around the British colonial era. It grew
partially because of several factories and poor migrants coming from rural Indian, looking for
employment opportunities. This locality is now known as a highly multi-ethnic, multi-religious,
and diverse in all senses. Dharavi is a huge locality situated between the Western and Central
Railways. Mahim and Bandra lie to its west and Mithi River lies to its north. Antop Hill is
towards the east of Dharavi and Matunga is located towards the South.
Having a very active and informal economy, Dharavi has given rise to several household
enterprises, thus, employing many residents into leather, pottery and textiles. The annual
turnover of this locality stands astonishingly at over US$1 billion! Being a crammed area,
Dharavi also has suffered many disasters and epidemics such as a plague in 1896, which took a
toll of over half of the population of Mumbai. In addition, because of the poor sewage systems,
Dharavi is very vulnerable to floods during monsoons. While Mumbai grew exponentially as a city,
Dharavi got surrounded by various colonies and localities. It has now become a hub for the
informal economy.
Educational Institutions in and around Dharavi:
- Terna Orchids – The International School
- Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir
- Kamarajar School
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vidyalaya
- Sant Kakkaya Marg Municipal High School
- Kawade Aanganwadi
- Dharavi Upper Primary Marathi School
Companies in the neighbourhood:
Dharavi offers you plenty of opportunities and jobs in and around the locality. Some are listed
here:
- Sibia Bags Manufacturers and Suppliers
- Patiraji Industries
- Akash Metal Works
- Magic Info Solution
- Dharavi Leather Co.
- Afreen Leather Exports
Shopping and Entertainment
Dharavi is one of the best places in the country if you are looking for reasonable leather goods,
pottery products, bags and many other goods. The tourists from all across the world like Europe,
America and Africa buy souvenirs and other products from the shops and markets in this locality.
Yes, it is tourist’s paradise if you want some jackets, bags, wallets, or even shoes. Dharavi,
today is known as a hub of crafts, textiles, garments and leather items. That’s not all! There
are many sweet shops and eating joints too, when you want to grab a quick bite while shopping.
Many Bollywood movies have been shot in this area including ‘Slumgdog Millionaire’.
Other Amenities
Medical facilities such as Dharavi Hospital, Life Care Hospital, Sai Hospital, and others are nearby
to take care of any medical needs. The locality has numerous religious places like temples and
mosques nearby too.
Connectivity:
- Dharavi is a 10 minutes walking distance from Sion station and Sion Bus
Depot. This gives you ample busses and local trains to travel to many parts of Mumbai.
- Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is about 41 minutes and just 11.4
kms away.
- There are auto rickshaws also easily available, though the traffic is very
dense most of the day.
Moving to Dharavi? Few things to keep in mind:
- Dharavi is a usually clogged with traffic mostly all through the day. There
are many bicycles too and navigating through them is a problem. So walking through to the
markets is a good idea.
- You would surely want your move into the locality to be smooth, with no
chaos for your neighbours as well. That surely requires careful planning and execution –
that’s where the need for an efficient and professional packing and moving company comes in.
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Dharavi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nalasopara West, Nala Sopara, Maharashtra, India
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3 People
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Savings ₹ 1962
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