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{{Short description|Place in western suburbs of Mumbai}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2025}}

'''Mahavir Nagar''' is a locality situated at Kandivali West i.e. western part of Mumbai. This area is one of the well known location of the [[Western Suburbs (Mumbai)|western suburbs]] and has a majority of [[Gujarati people|Gujarati population]].

== Locality & Amenities ==
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Mahavir Nagar
| settlement_type = Neighbourhood
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[India]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_type3 = City
| subdivision_name1 = [[Maharashtra]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Mumbai Suburban district|Mumbai Suburban]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Mumbai]]
| government_type = [[Municipal Corporation]]
| governing_body = Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
| unit_pref = Metric
| demographics_type1 =
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 400067
| area_code = 022
| blank1_name_sec1 = Civic agency
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation|BMC]]
}}

Mahavir Nagar falls within the jurisdiction of the RS Ward of the [[Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation]] (BMC).<ref>{{Cite web |title=R - South ward |url=https://www.bmcelections.com/ward/r-south-ward |website=BMC elections}}</ref> Positioned prominently between Kandivali West and Borivali West, this locale stands as an expanding residential hub. Renowned builders have been instrumental in contributing to its development, with its exceptional connectivity to various parts of Mumbai. The area hosts a range of residential initiatives, both completed and currently under construction. Noteworthy high-rise projects within Mahavir Nagar include NHP Anshul Heights, Chandak Harmony, Red Brick Ibis, Sethia Kalpavruksh Heights, and Bharat Asbury Park.

Mahavir Nagar is well known for its Khau Galli, which offers a wide variety of street food, and is considered a paradise for vegetarians. <ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2022 |title=Veg Street Food Paradise {{!}} Khau Galli Mahavir Nagar {{!}} Kandivali (W) |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/foodie/recipes/veg-street-food-paradise-khau-galli-mahavir-nagar-kandivali-w/121357 |access-date=5 August 2023 |website=Times Now}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-15 |title=Kandivli: Explore vegetarian fusion food at Mahavir Nagar khau gully |url=https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/mumbai-food/article/enter-kandivli-s-khau-wow-gully-in-mumbai-23411524 |access-date=2025-02-20 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref> Sukhsagar Hi-Tech Hospital and United Multispeciality are some major hospitals in Mahavir Nagar.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Contact Us |url=http://www.sukhsagarhospitals.com/contactus.html |website=Sukhsagar Hi-Tech Hospital}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=United Multispecialty Hospital |url=http://www.unitedmultispecialityhospital.com/ |website=United Multispecialty Hospital}}</ref> Key recreational facilities in and around Mahavir Nagar are the MCA Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana, Kamla Vihar Sports Club, and Kandivali Recreation Club. The area also consists of many gardens and [[Artificial turf|turfs]] for residentials.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 October 2013 |title=MCA to honour Tendulkar by naming Kandivali cricket club after him |work=[[Firstpost]] |url=https://www.firstpost.com/sports/mca-to-honour-tendulkar-by-naming-kandivali-cricket-club-after-him-1187549.html |access-date=4 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kamla Vihar Sports Club (Weddingz.in Partner) |url=https://www.justdial.com/Mumbai/Kamla-Vihar-Sports-Club-Weddingzin-Partner-Opposite-D-Mart-Mahavir-Nagar-kandivali-West/022PGE03524_BZDET |website=Justdial}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=7 November 2020 |title=कांदिवलीच्या महावीर नगरात टर्फ स्पोर्टसला परवानगी |work=Lokmat Mumbai |url=https://www.lokmat.com/mumbai/permission-turf-sports-mahavir-nagar-kandivali-a661/ }}</ref>

'''Schools'''

* Kapol Vidyanidhi International School
* PJ Pancholia High School
'''Transport'''

The locality benefits from efficient public transportation through the operation of buses by [[Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport|BEST]], offering connectivity to both Kandivali and Borivali railway stations. The Link Road and Metro through Mahavir Nagar connect to the business hub of [[Raheja Mindspace|Mindspace]] Malad, Infinity Mall, Inorbit Mall and Laxmi Industrial Estate, Andheri. This area is well connected to the major areas of north, western, and southern Mumbai through the [[Mumbai Suburban Railway#Network|Western railway line]], [[Swami Vivekanand Road (Mumbai)|SV Road]], [[Linking Road, Mumbai|New Link Road]], and the [[Western Express Highway]].

* [[Kandivli railway station|Kandivali station]] is approx. 2.4 km
* [[Borivali railway station|Borivali station]] is approx. 3.2 km
* [[Kandivli West metro station|Kandivali west metro station]] ([[Line 2 (Mumbai Metro)#Construction|Metro Line 2A]]) is 450 metres away.

== See also ==
* [[Borivali]]
* [[Charkop]]
* [[Gorai]]
* [[Kandivli|Kandivali]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Suburbs of Mumbai]]

Mahavir Nagar - Revision history

Maryslanker at 16:27, 16 November 2025