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'''Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar''', formerly known as ''Koliwada'', is a neighbourhood in Sion, [[Mumbai]], named after [[Guru Tegh Bahadur|Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji]], the ninth of the Ten [[Sikh gurus|Gurus]] of [[Sikhism]].
'''Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar (GTB Nagar)''', formerly known as ''Koliwada'', is a neighbourhood in [[Sion, Mumbai|Sion]], [[Mumbai]], named after [[Guru Tegh Bahadur|Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji]], the ninth [[Sikh gurus|Guru]] of [[Sikhism]].


Originally home to Mumbai's indigenous [[Kolis|Koli community]], it is also known as [[Koliwada]]. A colony was constructed for the rehabilitation of Sikh and Punjabi [[Partition of India#Resettlement of refugees in India: 1947–1957|refugees]] who came from Pakistan in the years shortly after independence.
Originally home to Mumbai's indigenous [[Kolis|Koli community]], it is also known as [[Koliwada]]. A colony was constructed for the rehabilitation of Sikh and Hindu [[Partition of India#Resettlement of refugees: 1947–1951|refugees]] who came from [[North West Frontier Province]] of Pakistan after the [[Partition of India]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gatewayhouse.in/partition-punjabi-imprint-on-bombay/|title=Partition’s Punjabi imprint on Bombay|date=2 December 2016|publisher=Gateway House}}</ref>


Today, many of the buildings and tenements originally constructed for the refugees are in a dilapidated state, and are awaiting demolition and redevelopment.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/city/mumbai/sion-buildings-housing-47-refugees-face-hammer/articleshow/64549586.cms|title=Sion buildings housing '47 refugees face hammer - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-10-05}}</ref>
Today, many of the buildings and tenements originally constructed for the refugees are in a dilapidated state, and are awaiting demolition and redevelopment.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/sion-buildings-housing-47-refugees-face-hammer/articleshow/64549586.cms|title=Sion buildings housing '47 refugees face hammer - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-10-05}}</ref>


The local residents, however have been protesting the order for vacating the premises and their subsequent demolition, as they seek an alternative arrangement for renting and redevelopment.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-sion-koliwada-punjabi-colony-refugees-protest-hc-eviction-order/1312480|title=Mumbai: Sion-Koliwada Punjabi colony refugees protest HC eviction order {{!}} Free Press Journal|date=2018-07-09|work=Free Press Journal|access-date=2018-10-15|language=en-GB}}</ref>
The neighborhood's residents, however, have been protesting the order to vacate the property and its subsequent demolition because they are looking for a different rental and redevelopment arrangement.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-sion-koliwada-punjabi-colony-refugees-protest-hc-eviction-order/1312480|title=Mumbai: Sion-Koliwada Punjabi colony refugees protest HC eviction order {{!}} Free Press Journal|date=2018-07-09|work=Free Press Journal|access-date=2018-10-15|language=en-GB}}</ref>


GTB Nagar, today, is renowned for its unique culture and cuisine, which has evolved over the years as an amalgamation of the influences of the indigenous [[Koli people|Koli]] community, and the Punjabi and Sikh immigrants.
GTB Nagar, today, is renowned for its unique culture and cuisine, which has evolved over the years as an amalgamation of the influences of the indigenous [[Koli people|Koli]] community and the Punjabi Hindu and Sikh migrants.


==Location==
==Location==
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Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar has a college started by the Sikh community of this area called Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science & Commerce affiliated to [[Mumbai University]].
Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar has a college started by the Sikh community of this area called Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science & Commerce affiliated to [[Mumbai University]].


The Nearest Hospitals are Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital (Sion), Mata Laxmi Hospital and AntopHill Hospital
The Nearest Hospitals are Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital (Sion), Mata Laxmi Hospital and AntopHill Hospital.


The GTB also consist of government colonies named as CGHS Colony. This colony consist of 7 sectors 1–7 which are allocated to different Central Government employees from different fields (CPWD, dockyard, Indian navy etc).
GTB Nagar also consists of government colonies named as CGHS Colony. This colony consist of 7 sectors 1–7 which are allocated to different Central Government employees from different fields (CPWD, dockyard, Indian navy etc).


There are other areas such as Pratiksha Nagar, Makawadi, Indira Nagar, Antophill etc.
There are other areas such as Pratiksha Nagar, Makawadi, Indira Nagar, Antophill etc.


==Religion==
==Religion==
GTB Nagar and its surrounding area has seven [[gurdwara]]s, notable among which is the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar; and temples which were built for the worship of Punjabi Hindus notable one being Shree Geeta Bhavan Hari Mandir
GTB Nagar and its surrounding area has seven [[gurdwara]]s, notable among which is the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar; and temples which were built for the worship of Punjabi Hindus notable one being Shree Geeta Bhavan Hari Mandir.


The gurdwaras are known for their charitable trusts and community service initiatives, particularly for their responsiveness during natural calamities and the [[Langar (Sikhism)|langar]] meals served throughout the day.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://scroll.in/article/887276/facing-eviction-residents-of-mumbais-partition-era-colony-fear-they-will-become-refugees-again|title=Facing eviction, residents of a Mumbai Partition-era colony fear they will become homeless again|last=Johari|first=Aarefa|work=Scroll.in|access-date=2018-10-15|language=en-US}}</ref>
The gurdwaras are known for their charitable trusts and community service initiatives, particularly for their responsiveness during natural calamities and the [[Langar (Sikhism)|langar]] meals served throughout the day.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://scroll.in/article/887276/facing-eviction-residents-of-mumbais-partition-era-colony-fear-they-will-become-refugees-again|title=Facing eviction, residents of a Mumbai Partition-era colony fear they will become homeless again|last=Johari|first=Aarefa|work=Scroll.in|access-date=2018-10-15|language=en-US}}</ref>

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==Schools and colleges==
==Schools and colleges==
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* Sion Koliwada Municipal School
* Sion Koliwada Municipal School
* Guru Nanak High School (Hindi & English Medium)
* Guru Nanak High School (Hindi , Punjabi & English Medium)
* Shree Sanatam Dharam High School
* Shree Sanatan Dharam High School
* Chetumal Bhoolchand Murlidhar (C.B.M.) High School
* Chetumal Bhoolchand Murlidhar (C.B.M.) High School
* A.M. Kewalramani Premier High School – also known as Trinity High School
* A.M. Kewalramani Premier High School – also known as Trinity High School
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=== Colleges ===
=== Colleges ===
* [[Guru Nanak College, GTB Nagar, Mumbai|Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science and Commerce]]
* [[Guru Nanak College, GTB Nagar, Mumbai|Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science and Commerce]]
* Shree Sanatam Dharam Junior College
* Shree Sanatan Dharam Junior College


==Notable former residents==
==Notable people==
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* [[Akshay Kumar]] <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-is-a-punjabi-by-nature/story-qkHbuECAg6r1QHpsBTiw4I.html|title=Akshay Kumar is a Punjabi by nature|date=2007-03-22|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-10-05|language=en}}</ref>
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* [[Veeru Devgan]]
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* [[Prithviraj Kapoor]]
* [[Prithviraj Kapoor]]
* [[Kuldeep Singh (music director)|Kuldeep Singh]], music director
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==See also==
==See also==
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== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Neighbourhoods in Mumbai]]

Latest revision as of 23:03, 30 October 2024

Not to be confused with Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar, Delhi, also known as Kingsway Camp.

19°02′04″N 72°51′51″E / 19.034331°N 72.864203°E / 19.034331; 72.864203 Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar (GTB Nagar), formerly known as Koliwada, is a neighbourhood in Sion, Mumbai, named after Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Guru of Sikhism.

Originally home to Mumbai's indigenous Koli community, it is also known as Koliwada. A colony was constructed for the rehabilitation of Sikh and Hindu refugees who came from North West Frontier Province of Pakistan after the Partition of India[1]

Today, many of the buildings and tenements originally constructed for the refugees are in a dilapidated state, and are awaiting demolition and redevelopment.[2]

The neighborhood's residents, however, have been protesting the order to vacate the property and its subsequent demolition because they are looking for a different rental and redevelopment arrangement.[3]

GTB Nagar, today, is renowned for its unique culture and cuisine, which has evolved over the years as an amalgamation of the influences of the indigenous Koli community and the Punjabi Hindu and Sikh migrants.

Location

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Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar is in South Central Mumbai, with the nearest railway station being Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar railway station on the Harbour Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway.

Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar has a college started by the Sikh community of this area called Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science & Commerce affiliated to Mumbai University.

The Nearest Hospitals are Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital (Sion), Mata Laxmi Hospital and AntopHill Hospital.

GTB Nagar also consists of government colonies named as CGHS Colony. This colony consist of 7 sectors 1–7 which are allocated to different Central Government employees from different fields (CPWD, dockyard, Indian navy etc).

There are other areas such as Pratiksha Nagar, Makawadi, Indira Nagar, Antophill etc.

Religion

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GTB Nagar and its surrounding area has seven gurdwaras, notable among which is the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar; and temples which were built for the worship of Punjabi Hindus notable one being Shree Geeta Bhavan Hari Mandir.

The gurdwaras are known for their charitable trusts and community service initiatives, particularly for their responsiveness during natural calamities and the langar meals served throughout the day.[4]

Schools and colleges

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Schools

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  • Sion Koliwada Municipal School
  • Guru Nanak High School (Hindi , Punjabi & English Medium)
  • Shree Sanatan Dharam High School
  • Chetumal Bhoolchand Murlidhar (C.B.M.) High School
  • A.M. Kewalramani Premier High School – also known as Trinity High School

Colleges

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Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Partition's Punjabi imprint on Bombay". Gateway House. 2 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Sion buildings housing '47 refugees face hammer - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Mumbai: Sion-Koliwada Punjabi colony refugees protest HC eviction order | Free Press Journal". Free Press Journal. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  4. ^ Johari, Aarefa. "Facing eviction, residents of a Mumbai Partition-era colony fear they will become homeless again". Scroll.in. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Akshay Kumar is a Punjabi by nature". hindustantimes.com/. 22 March 2007. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
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