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'''Bhiwandi''' ({{audio|Bhiwandi.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a city in the [[Thane district]] of the [[Konkan division]] of [[Maharashtra]] in the West of [[India]]. It is located {{convert|20|km}} northeast of [[Mumbai]] and {{convert|15|km|abbr=on}} northeast of the city of [[Thane]].
'''Bhiwandi''' ({{audio|Bhiwandi.ogg|pronunciation}}) is a [[city]] in the [[Thane district]] of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. It is located {{convert|20|km}} northeast of [[Mumbai]], and {{convert|15|km|abbr=on}} northeast of the city of [[Thane]]. The city is a part of the [[Mumbai Metropolitan Region]].


Bhiwandi is a commercial city and a major trade center, serving as a key link between Mumbai and the rest of India through the [[National Highway 3 (India, old numbering)|Mumbai–Agra highway]]. Known for its textile industry, the city at one time had over 10 [[Indian numbering system|lakh]] [[power loom]]s, out of the total 21 lakh in India. However, in recent years, economic downturn has forced the closure of a large portion of the sector.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shantha|first=Sukanya|date=14 October 2019|title=Bhiwandi's Textile Industry Is Struggling, and Political Apathy at Polltime Isn't Helping|url=https://thewire.in/labour/bhiwandis-textile-industry-is-struggling-to-survive-and-political-apathy-isnt-helping|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-17|website=The Wire}}</ref>
Bhiwandi is a commercial city and a major trade center that connects Mumbai and the rest of India through the [[National Highway 3 (India, old numbering)|Mumbai–Agra highway]]. It is known for its textile industry, though in recent years, economic downturn has forced the closure of a large portion of the sector.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Shantha|first=Sukanya|date=14 October 2019|title=Bhiwandi's Textile Industry Is Struggling, and Political Apathy at Polltime Isn't Helping|url=https://thewire.in/labour/bhiwandis-textile-industry-is-struggling-to-survive-and-political-apathy-isnt-helping|access-date=2021-04-17|website=The Wire}}</ref>


Bhiwandi lies in the Konkan coastal lowland, a region known geographically for its hills and streams. The city of Bhiwandi houses the headquarters of the [[tehsil]] of Bhiwandi, and the city is administered by the [[Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation]]. The city is a part of the [[Mumbai Metropolitan Region]]. According to the 2011 census, the total population of the [[Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation]] area was 709,665. {{citation needed|date=January 2021}} Bhiwandi was earlier known as Bhimwadi (bhimdi).
Bhiwandi lies in the [[Konkan]]i coastal lowland, a region known geographically for its hills and streams. The city houses the [[tehsil]] headquarters of Bhiwandi, and it is administered by the [[Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation]].

==History==
Bhiwandi initially was inhabited by the [[Koli people|Koli]] and [[Konkani people|Konkani]] peoples, who were the fishing people that used to live near the Konkan sea coast. Some of the traditional wooden fishing boats can be seen even today in the Bhiwandi area. In the early 16th century, Bhiwandi had a spice port on the [[Kamwadi River]], now in [[Bunder Mohalla]]. During the reign of the [[Mughal Empire|Moghul Empire]], the city of Bhiwandi was known by the name "Islamabad". There is a mosque named Islamabad Masjid and Eidgah.

In the early 20th century, Bhiwandi was a small town inhabited mainly by Maharashtrians. Their most common occupations were agriculture, fishing, and weaving. With the decline of the textile industry in Mumbai, Bhiwandi became attractive to textile companies due to its strong and consistent power and transportation infrastructure. With the introduction of electricity, handlooms were replaced by power looms, and, in 1930's, the city became a hub of the textile industry. The first textile loom was set up by [[Khan Saheb Samad Seth]] in 1927. According to a popular legend, he told the local people to sell gold and purchase iron. Today the city of Bhiwandi has about 5 lakh power looms, and handlooms are fewer in comparision.

With the rapid boom of the textile industry, the population of the city soared, attracting migrants from [[Uttar Pradesh]] (notably the [[Azamgarh district|Azamgarh District]]) who today occupy primarily the Diwan Shah, Azmi Nagar, Ghaibi Nagar, and Shanti Nagar Area of Bhiwandi. Though many people of Koli and Konkani descent have remained in the city, they have their own customs and speak a different dialect of [[Marathi language|Marathi]].

The oldest [[dargah]] in Bhiwandi is at Diwanshah named "Qutub e Konkan Sayyad Hussain malik shah Qadri Uruf Diwanshah Baba".


== Business and employment ==
== Business and employment ==
The city of Bhiwandi, known for its textile industry, has the largest number of [[power loom]]s and handlooms in the country.<ref name="frontline">{{cite journal|last=Katakam|first=Anupama|date=28 February – 12 March 2004|title=Victims of 'new economy'|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl2105/stories/20040312006701200.htm|journal=Frontline|publisher=The Hindu|volume=21|issue=5}}</ref><ref name="hinduaug">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/biz/2005/08/08/stories/2005080800431600.htm|title=Deluge takes heavy toll of industry|last=Subbu|first=Ramnath|date=8 August 2005|work=[The Hindu]}}</ref><ref name="toijuly">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-1719512,prtpage-1.cms|title=The City Of No Joy|date=2006-07-10|work=The Times of India}}</ref> The majority of the population is employed in the power loom sector.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mahavir.co.in/Mahavir-Complex.html|title=Redefining Industrial, Warehousing Spaces - Mahavir Complex|work=Mahavir Dev Group}}</ref> The second-largest power loom, after the one in [[Surat]], is located in Bhiwandi, and today the city produces and transports most of the power looms for the textile industry of India. Bhiwandi's textile industry has been in a period of decline since 2012, in part caused by the sudden enactment of new goods and services taxes. Another concern facing textile producers is lack of contact with buyers, leading many to sell primarily to middlemen, mostly from Gujrat, who charge significant markups.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Basu|first=B|title=Crisis in Bhiwandi powerloom sector.|url=https://indiantextilejournal.com/best-stories/crisis-in-bhiwandi-powerloom-sector|journal=Itj Indian Textile Journal}}</ref> In addition to its strong textile industry, Bhiwandi is also known for its large [[Warehouse|godowns]], which are considered Asia's largest.<ref name="economictimes.indiatimes.com">{{Cite web|last=Bhatt|first=Shephali|title=Inside Indian Ecommerce sector's favourite logistics hub: Bhiwandi|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/how-bhiwandi-has-rebuilt-itself-to-become-a-logistics-hub-for-online-retailers/articleshow/72201341.cms?from=mdr|via=The Economic Times}}</ref>
The city of Bhiwandi has the largest number of [[power loom]]s and handlooms in the country.<ref name="frontline">{{cite journal |last=Katakam |first=Anupama |date=28 February – 12 March 2004 |title=Victims of 'new economy' |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl2105/stories/20040312006701200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012140443/http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl2105/stories/20040312006701200.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-date=12 October 2007 |journal=Frontline |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |volume=21 |issue=5}}</ref><ref name="hinduaug">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/biz/2005/08/08/stories/2005080800431600.htm |title=Deluge takes heavy toll of industry |last=Subbu |first=Ramnath |date=8 August 2005 |newspaper=The Hindu |access-date=10 December 2006 |archive-date=22 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022045044/http://www.hindu.com/biz/2005/08/08/stories/2005080800431600.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="toijuly">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-1719512,prtpage-1.cms |title=The City Of No Joy |date=2006-07-10 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The majority of the population is employed in the power loom sector.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mahavir.co.in/Mahavir-Complex.html|title=Redefining Industrial, Warehousing Spaces - Mahavir Complex|work=Mahavir Dev Group}}</ref> The second-largest power loom, after the one in [[Surat]], [[Gujarat]], is located in Bhiwandi. Since 2012, the city's textile industry has been in decline, partly caused by the sudden enactment of new goods and services taxes.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Small Businesses Worst Hit By GST, Demonetisation, Says Marico's Mariwala|url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/small-businesses-worst-hit-by-gst-demonetisation-says-marico-chairman|access-date=2020-12-12|website=BloombergQuint|language=en}}</ref> Another concern facing textile producers is a lack of contact with buyers, leading many to sell primarily to middlemen, mostly from Gujarat, who charge significant markup prices.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Basu|first=B|title=Crisis in Bhiwandi powerloom sector.|url=https://indiantextilejournal.com/best-stories/crisis-in-bhiwandi-powerloom-sector|journal=Itj Indian Textile Journal|date=19 June 2020}}</ref>


Bhiwandi initially developed as an industrial hub for the textile industry but more recently has hosted other industries and logistics sectors. Bhiwandi is among Asia's biggest warehousing hubs. It is a major contributor to the logistic landscape of Mumbai and India due to close proximity to the Nhava Seva port of Mumbai, India's financial capital. Many e-commerce companies like [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]], [[Flipkart]], [[Reliance Industries]], [[Snapdeal]], and [[FedEx]] have branches in the city. Thus, the city dispatches hundreds of thousands of retail and industrial goods to consumers in the financial capital every day. Bhiwandi is the next developed region for [[Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority|MMRDA]], which has developed other regions such as the Bandra–Kurla Complex, Mumbai Metro, Monorail Project, and Eastern Freeway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/amazon.in-to-open-second-warehouse-in-india/1/202488.html|title=Amazon.in to open second warehouse in India|work=intoday.in}}</ref>
Bhiwandi initially developed as an industrial hub for the textile industry, but more recently has hosted other industries and logistics sectors. Bhiwandi is among Asia's biggest warehousing hubs; its [[godown]]s are considered Asia's largest.<ref name="economictimes.indiatimes.com">{{Cite news|last=Bhatt|first=Shephali|title=Inside Indian Ecommerce sector's favourite logistics hub: Bhiwandi|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/how-bhiwandi-has-rebuilt-itself-to-become-a-logistics-hub-for-online-retailers/articleshow/72201341.cms?from=mdr|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> It is a major contributor to the logistic landscape of Mumbai and India due to its close proximity to the Nhava Seva port of Mumbai, India's financial capital. Many e-commerce companies like [[Delhivery]], [[Amazon (company)|Amazon]], [[Flipkart]], [[Reliance Industries]], [[Snapdeal]], and [[FedEx]] have branches in the city. The city is the next developed region for [[Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority|MMRDA]], which has developed other regions such as the [[Bandra Kurla Complex|Bandra–Kurla Complex]], [[Mumbai Metro]], Monorail Project, and Eastern Freeway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/amazon.in-to-open-second-warehouse-in-india/1/202488.html|title=Amazon.in to open second warehouse in India|work=intoday.in|date=20 January 2014 }}</ref>


Bhiwandi's economy is divided into three sectors: textiles, groceries, and service (supplying, logging, and food delivery). During the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], small hotels faced significant challenges.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-08|title=From boom to bust: Bhiwandi's textile industry woes {{!}}|url=https://citizenmatters.in/bhiwandi-textile-industry-decline-due-to-gst-and-economic-policies-15159|access-date=2020-12-12|website=Citizen Matters|language=en-GB}}</ref>
After the sudden implementation of a goods and services tax in 2012, the Bhiwandi power loom industry entered a period of decline.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Small Businesses Worst Hit By GST, Demonetisation, Says Marico's Mariwala|url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/small-businesses-worst-hit-by-gst-demonetisation-says-marico-chairman|access-date=2020-12-12|website=BloombergQuint|language=en}}</ref> Lacking specialized labor, the city's population, which had been primarily employed in the textile industry, began to decrease as some emigrated looking for work. A shortage of available transportation meant that it was difficult to find work in Mumbai or its surrounding suburbs.

Bhiwandi's economy is divided into three sectors: textiles, groceries, and service (supplying logging and food delivery). During the [[Coronavirus disease 2019|COVID-19]] crisis, small hotels faced significant challenges, and Jedlo – a food delivery supply chain network – gained coverage and business.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-08|title=From boom to bust: Bhiwandi's textile industry woes {{!}}|url=https://citizenmatters.in/bhiwandi-textile-industry-decline-due-to-gst-and-economic-policies-15159|access-date=2020-12-12|website=Citizen Matters|language=en-GB}}</ref>

Bhiwandi features a number of locally based warehouses of supply chain companies, and various mills are available near Anjurphata and Rehnal village. But most companies to take Bhiwandi citizens for jobs hire Vasai, Kopar, Mumbai, Mumbra, Kalyan, and Thane citizens.{{citation needed|date=January 2021}}

== Education and institutes ==
In recent years, Bhiwandi has experienced a popular movement for education and skilled labor. Business crises in the power loom sector prompted demand for education and jobs. The oldest school of Bhiwandi is S.H.A Rais High School and Junior College, founded in 1927 by Sardar Haji Ameer Sahab Rais.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S.H.A. Rais High School & Junior College {{!}} Konkan Muslim Education Society's|url=https://raishsjc.com/|access-date=2020-12-12|language=en-US}}</ref> An [[Urdu]] [[English-medium education|medium school]] on old Thana Road, S.H.A. Rais provides bilingual instruction in grades 11 and 12, and Urdu-language education from 5th to 10th standard. BNN College is the government college present in Bhiwandi. There is one medical and one engineering college present in Bhiwandi{{Examples|date=April 2021}}. The medical college is Sai Homeopathy College at Dugad Phata, and its admission process is controlled by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research. The engineering college is the Universal College of Engineering at Kaman Road.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Degree Colleges in Bhiwandi – Courses, Fees, Reviews, Location, Ownership|url=https://university.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-degree-colleges-in-bhiwandi|access-date=2020-12-12|website=university.careers360.com}}</ref> After the COVID-19 lockdown, most institutions began online education{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}. Talha Ask Education did good work for online free education during the lockdown, run by Er. Talha Shaikh Hanafi Sir.{{citation needed|date=January 2021}}

List of available institutes in Bhiwandi:
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!Name
!Address
!Level of education
!Registration status
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|P.R.High School
|Brahman Ali
|10th Standard
|Govt. Aided
|-
|SHA Rais High School
|Old Thana Road
|12th Standard
|Govt. Aided
|-
|BNN College
|Kamat Ghar
|Post Graduation and Diploma
|Government
|-
|GM Momin Womans College
|Rais Campus
|Doctorate
|Govt. Aided
|-
|Samadiya High School
|Samad Nagar
|Post Graduate
|Govt. Aided
|-
|Alhamd High School and Junior College
|Raushan Baugh
|12th standard
|Private
|-
|Alhuda College
|Nizampura
|12th standard
|Private
|-
|Aqsa Girls High School
|Bhusar Mohalla
|12th standard
|Private
|-
|Universal College of Engineering
|Kaman Road
|Engineering Graduate
|Private
|-
|Sai Homeopathy Medical College
|Dugad Phata
|Medical Graduation
|Private
|}


== Infrastructure ==
== Infrastructure ==
{{Expand section|date=April 2021}}
Bhiwandi's infrastructure is centered around the national highway which passes through it.

Bhiwandi has a large water treatment plant at Panjrapur with 455 MLD capacity, making it one of the largest water treatment plants in Asia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BMC to upgrade Panjrapur water treatment plant|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bmc-to-upgrade-panjrapur-water-treatment-plant|access-date=2020-12-12|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref>
Bhiwandi has a large water treatment plant at Panjrapur with 455 MLD capacity, making it one of the largest water treatment plants in Asia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BMC to upgrade Panjrapur water treatment plant|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bmc-to-upgrade-panjrapur-water-treatment-plant|access-date=2020-12-12|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref>


A city bus proposal was made to start in Bhiwandi but canceled due to the Auto Rikshaw strike. Bhiwandi has a central railway station at Anjur Phata. The train station has a link with the central railways and the local train of Mumbai as well. [[Line 5 (Mumbai Metro)|Bhiwandi Metro Project (Mumbai Metro line 5)]] is proposed with completion anticipated in 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbai: Metro Line 5 Phase 1 deadline revised to 2024|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/metro-line-5-phase-1-deadline-revised-to-2024|access-date=2020-12-12|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref>
Bhiwandi has a central railway station at Anjur Phata. The train station has a link with the central railways and the local train of Mumbai as well. [[Line 5 (Mumbai Metro)|Bhiwandi Metro Project (Mumbai Metro line 5)]] is proposed to be completed in 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbai: Metro Line 5 Phase 1 deadline revised to 2024|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/metro-line-5-phase-1-deadline-revised-to-2024|access-date=2020-12-12|website=Free Press Journal|language=en}}</ref>


== Demographics ==
Dhobi Talab Stadium (Parshiv Ram Tawre Stadium) is one of Bhiwandi's famous places, consisting of a playground and pavilions.
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==Transportation==
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===Roads===
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The NH3 highway passes through the city of Bhiwandi. Only auto-rickshaws are available in the city. Bhiwandi is well connected by all the highways and it is among the largest hubs for logistics and warehouses. The [https://pincodewala.in/maharashtra/thane/bhiwandi pin code of Bhiwandi] is 421308.
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===Railways===
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Bhiwandi has two railway stations: [[Bhiwandi Road railway station]] and [[Kharbao railway station]], both of which are under [[Central Railway (India)|Central Railway]] administration. Locals commute via passenger trains. The trains connect to central line railways at [[Kopar railway station]], western line railways at [[Vasai Road Railway Station]], and Harbor Line at [[Panvel railway station]].
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{{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]|darkorange|39.34}}
===Airways===
{{bar percent|[[Jainism]]|yellow|2.66}}
Currently the nearest airport is [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai]], {{convert|45|km|abbr=on}} from Bhiwandi. Upon completion, the [[Navi Mumbai International Airport]] will be the nearest airport at a distance of {{convert|45|km|abbr=on}} from Bhiwandi.
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==Festivals==
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Bhiwandi has very inclusive demography with different religions. However, [[Eid al-Fitr]] and [[Eid al-Adha]], locally known as eid and bakrid respectively are the two primary festivals celebrated across the city with full intense as the minorities religion of Islam is embraced by majority of the city inhabitants without any hesitation and with peace And Festivals in Hinduism [[Diwali]] [[Holi]] and Chatrapati [[Shivaji]] Maharaj jayanti
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|caption = Languages of Bhiwandi city (2011)
==Demographics==
|label1 = [[Urdu]] |value1 = 50.5 |color1 = green
According to the 2011 census, the total population of the [[Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation]] area is around 1 million.{{citation needed|date=January 2021}}
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|label3 = [[Marathi language|Marathi]] |value3 = 11.8 |color3 = red
|label4 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]] |value4 = 6.8 |color4 = steelblue
|label5 = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] |value5 = 3.3 |color5 = skyblue
|label6 = [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] |value6 = 2.7 |color6 = yellow
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==Climate==
==Climate==
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|Nov low C = 19.4
|Nov low C = 19.4
|Dec low C = 16.3
|Dec low C = 16.3
|year low C = -1.1
|year low C = 19.2
|Jan record low C = 6.7
|Jan record low C = 6.7
|Feb record low C = 8.3
|Feb record low C = 8.3
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.facebook.com/bhiwandinewsonline24x7/ Bhiwandi News]

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Bhiwandi night view
Bhiwandi night view
Bhiwandi is located in Maharashtra
Bhiwandi
Bhiwandi
Bhiwandi is located in India
Bhiwandi
Bhiwandi
Coordinates: 19°17′48″N 73°03′47″E / 19.296664°N 73.063121°E / 19.296664; 73.063121
Country India
State Maharashtra
DistrictThane
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyBhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation
 • MayorVacant, Administrative Rule
 • Municipal CommissionerVijay Kumar Mhasal IAS
Elevation
24 m (79 ft)
Population
 (2021)[citation needed]
 • Total
874,032
Language
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneIST
PIN
421 302, 421305, 421308
Telephone code02522
Vehicle registrationMH-04
Websitewww.bncmc.gov.in

Bhiwandi (pronunciationⓘ) is a city in the Thane district of Maharashtra, India. It is located 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Mumbai, and 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast of the city of Thane. The city is a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Bhiwandi is a commercial city and a major trade center that connects Mumbai and the rest of India through the Mumbai–Agra highway. It is known for its textile industry, though in recent years, economic downturn has forced the closure of a large portion of the sector.[1]

Bhiwandi lies in the Konkani coastal lowland, a region known geographically for its hills and streams. The city houses the tehsil headquarters of Bhiwandi, and it is administered by the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation.

Business and employment

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The city of Bhiwandi has the largest number of power looms and handlooms in the country.[2][3][4] The majority of the population is employed in the power loom sector.[5] The second-largest power loom, after the one in Surat, Gujarat, is located in Bhiwandi. Since 2012, the city's textile industry has been in decline, partly caused by the sudden enactment of new goods and services taxes.[6] Another concern facing textile producers is a lack of contact with buyers, leading many to sell primarily to middlemen, mostly from Gujarat, who charge significant markup prices.[7]

Bhiwandi initially developed as an industrial hub for the textile industry, but more recently has hosted other industries and logistics sectors. Bhiwandi is among Asia's biggest warehousing hubs; its godowns are considered Asia's largest.[8] It is a major contributor to the logistic landscape of Mumbai and India due to its close proximity to the Nhava Seva port of Mumbai, India's financial capital. Many e-commerce companies like Delhivery, Amazon, Flipkart, Reliance Industries, Snapdeal, and FedEx have branches in the city. The city is the next developed region for MMRDA, which has developed other regions such as the Bandra–Kurla Complex, Mumbai Metro, Monorail Project, and Eastern Freeway.[9]

Bhiwandi's economy is divided into three sectors: textiles, groceries, and service (supplying, logging, and food delivery). During the COVID-19 pandemic, small hotels faced significant challenges.[10]

Infrastructure

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Bhiwandi has a large water treatment plant at Panjrapur with 455 MLD capacity, making it one of the largest water treatment plants in Asia.[11]

Bhiwandi has a central railway station at Anjur Phata. The train station has a link with the central railways and the local train of Mumbai as well. Bhiwandi Metro Project (Mumbai Metro line 5) is proposed to be completed in 2025.[12]

Demographics

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Religion in Bhiwandi (2011)[13]
Religion Percent
Islam
 
 56.01%
Hinduism
 
 39.34%
Jainism
 
 2.66%
Buddhism
 
 1.55%
Others
 
 0.43%

Languages of Bhiwandi city (2011)

  Urdu (50.5%)
  Hindi (20.1%)
  Marathi (11.8%)
  Telugu (6.8%)
  Gujarati (3.3%)
  Bhojpuri (2.7%)
  Rajasthani (2.3%)
  Others (2.6%)

Climate

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Climate data for Bhiwandi
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 36.3
(97.3) 		35.3
(95.5) 		37.6
(99.7) 		39.5
(103.1) 		42.8
(109.0) 		39.6
(103.3) 		33.5
(92.3) 		33.2
(91.8) 		34.5
(94.1) 		37.6
(99.7) 		36.7
(98.1) 		34.5
(94.1) 		42.8
(109.0)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29.2
(84.6) 		30.5
(86.9) 		32.4
(90.3) 		34.2
(93.6) 		34.4
(93.9) 		31.2
(88.2) 		29.1
(84.4) 		28.6
(83.5) 		29.4
(84.9) 		33.3
(91.9) 		32.4
(90.3) 		31.2
(88.2) 		31.3
(88.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 15.1
(59.2) 		16.5
(61.7) 		19.5
(67.1) 		22.7
(72.9) 		25.2
(77.4) 		25.1
(77.2) 		24.2
(75.6) 		23.7
(74.7) 		22.8
(73.0) 		22.3
(72.1) 		19.4
(66.9) 		16.3
(61.3) 		19.2
(66.6)
Record low °C (°F) 6.7
(44.1) 		8.3
(46.9) 		16.5
(61.7) 		18.6
(65.5) 		20.2
(68.4) 		21.1
(70.0) 		19.6
(67.3) 		18.9
(66.0) 		19.2
(66.6) 		18.6
(65.5) 		16.5
(61.7) 		12.4
(54.3) 		6.7
(44.1)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 3.6
(0.14) 		1.0
(0.04) 		1.3
(0.05) 		2.0
(0.08) 		21.3
(0.84) 		502.4
(19.78) 		1,015.7
(39.99) 		584.2
(23.00) 		336.3
(13.24) 		95.3
(3.75) 		12.9
(0.51) 		2.0
(0.08) 		2,578
(101.5)
Average rainy days 0 0 0 0 1 14 31 24 15 6 1 0 92
Mean monthly sunshine hours 269.4 259.3 272.9 286.4 295.6 143.3 73.2 71.2 157.5 234.5 245.6 254.2 2,563.1
Source: Government of Maharashtra

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Shantha, Sukanya (14 October 2019). "Bhiwandi's Textile Industry Is Struggling, and Political Apathy at Polltime Isn't Helping". The Wire. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  2. ^ Katakam, Anupama (28 February – 12 March 2004). "Victims of 'new economy'". Frontline. 21 (5). The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 October 2007.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ Subbu, Ramnath (8 August 2005). "Deluge takes heavy toll of industry". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2006.
  4. ^ "The City Of No Joy". The Times of India. 10 July 2006.
  5. ^ "Redefining Industrial, Warehousing Spaces - Mahavir Complex". Mahavir Dev Group.
  6. ^ "Small Businesses Worst Hit By GST, Demonetisation, Says Marico's Mariwala". BloombergQuint. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  7. ^ Basu, B (19 June 2020). "Crisis in Bhiwandi powerloom sector". Itj Indian Textile Journal.
  8. ^ Bhatt, Shephali. "Inside Indian Ecommerce sector's favourite logistics hub: Bhiwandi". The Economic Times.
  9. ^ "Amazon.in to open second warehouse in India". intoday.in. 20 January 2014.
  10. ^ "From boom to bust: Bhiwandi's textile industry woes |". Citizen Matters. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  11. ^ "BMC to upgrade Panjrapur water treatment plant". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  12. ^ "Mumbai: Metro Line 5 Phase 1 deadline revised to 2024". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  13. ^ "Bhiwandi Population 2011". Census 2011.
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