Vartak Nagar, Thane Explained

Vartak Nagar
Settlement Type:Locality
Pushpin Map:India Maharashtra
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates:19.21°N 72.96°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Maharashtra
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Thane
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:400606
Registration Plate:MH-04-XX-XXXX

Vartak Nagar is a premium and upmarket locality in Thane city of Maharashtra state in India. It's nearly 4.3 kilometers from Thane railway station. Pokhran Road No. 1 cuts through this locality to join Pokhran Road No. 2 at Upvan Lake.[1] A major part of Vartak Nagar is covered by the 63-acre MHADA colony buildings. These buildings are largely occupied by industrial workers employed in manufacturing units in and around Thane.[2]

Most of the residents used to work in manufacturing units/factories around Vartak Nagar and other localities. Some of the renowned companies like Raymonds, Kores, Voltas, NRB Bearing, Asiatic gases Blue Star and many others had their units in Vartak Nagar and adjoining areas which has been converted to huge apartment complexes after 2000 A.D.. Adjoining areas would include Shastri Nagar, Samata Nagar and Yashodhan Nagar/Lokmanya Nagar.

One of the famous landmarks in the area is the Sai Baba Mandir. Schools in this area include Sulochana Devi Singhania High School, Little Flower High School, Brahman Vidyalaya, Smt Savitri Devi Thirani School and College.

The area is gradually undergoing transformation due to redevelopment and new real estate development as well.

Buildings here include Dosti Vihar, Kores Towers, Vedant Complex, etc.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pokharan Road widening work starts with demolition. Diligent Media Corporation Ltd.. 25 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Redevelopment of Mhada colony in Thane caught in red tape. Times of India. 25 December 2016.