Baiganwadi Explained

Baiganwadi
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:India Mumbai
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Mumbai, India
Coordinates:19.0613°N 72.9258°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Maharashtra
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Mumbai Suburban
Subdivision Type3:Metro
Subdivision Name3:Mumbai
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Marathi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:400 043

Baiganwadi (Shivaji Nagar No:2) is located in Govandi (West), a suburb of Mumbai, India. Baiganwadi has Mumbai's oldest and largest waste dumping ground, divided in plots by crossing roads and gullies.

Geography

Baiganwadi is located between Shivaji Nagr No :1 and Mankhurd. Mumbai's largest waste dumping ground is to its north, and to the east is the Thane Creek.

Populace and Cultural

Baiganwadi is very densely populated. Many people may share the same room (10 Ft. X 15 Ft). Most of the population are immigrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Economy

Baiganwadi is one of the worst-hit areas by water shortage in Mumbai. There is no proper water supply in the area. There are plenty of illegal water connections.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Artificial water shortage in Govandi' . 8 April 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120223142412/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=2&contentid=20091205200912050207092091d4d8071 . 23 February 2012 . dead .