Kamothe Explained

Kamothe
Other Name:Mansarovar / Khandeshwar
Settlement Type:Nodal city of Navi Mumbai
Pushpin Map:India Maharashtra
Pushpin Label Position:right
Coordinates:19.0168°N 73.0965°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Maharashtra
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Navi Mumbai
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Raigad
Founder:CIDCO
Governing Body:Panvel Municipal Corporation
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:10
Population Total:250,000
Population As Of:2016
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Official Language - Marathi
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:410206/410209
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:022 --------
Registration Plate:MH 46 (Navi Mumbai's Raigad district), MH 43 (Navi Mumbai's Thane district) and MH 06 (Alibaug)

Kamothe is a node of Navi Mumbai in Raigad District which is developed and maintained by CIDCO. Kamothe is located on the Sion Panvel Highway. It is the third node after Panvel and Kalamboli towards Mumbai.

Location

The site of Kamothe adjoins the Central Business District of Belapur (CBD Belapur) of Navi Mumbai and is surrounded by Kharghar in its north, Taloja in north-east, Kalamboli in its east and Panvel in its south. The western region of Kamothe is a wet land area with enormous mangroves and towards the western side, this bed of mangroves will end thus giving way to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, which is estimated to be finished by 2024. Which can be viewed from the edges of the town due to its elevated position. Kamothe is nustled between the NH548 (connecting to JNPT road) and the Mumbai-Satara Highway. The site is also connected to the small village- Jui Gaav.

Characteristics

Kamothe is divided into 48 Sectors. These sectors are evenly divided which makes this area more spacious . Kamothe has some great infrastructure facilities and it is growing fast as population in this area has grown as compared to 5 years back.

Transportation

Kamothe falls in Raigad district and is maintained by the Panvel Municipal Corporation and CIDCO.

Kamothe has two railway stations Mansarovar and Khandeshwar that lie on the harbour line, a part of Mumbai suburban railways.

Auto rickshaws provide the primary means of personal local transportation.

BEST, NMMT and MSRTC/ST buses serve as another means of transportation over a long distance to various nodes through Navi Mumbai. Kamothe postal index number is 410209. [1]

Schools and colleges

References

  1. Web site: 410209 Pin Code, post offices list. 2021-10-25. indiamapia.com.
  2. Web site: Loknete Ramsheth Thakur Public School, Kamothe – Sector 6A, Plot No. 40, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai – 410 209. 2021-10-24. en-US.
  3. Web site: MGM School of Biomedical Sciences Navi Mumbai Home. 2021-10-24. mgmsbsnm.edu.in.
  4. Web site: MGM Medical College Navi Mumbai Home. 2021-10-24. www.mgmmcnm.edu.in.
  5. Web site: School in Navi Mumbai Best CBSE Schools Top International School. 2021-10-24. School in Navi Mumbai Best CBSE Schools Top International School.