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Girgaon

Coordinates: 18°57′11″N 72°48′47″E / 18.953°N 72.813°E / 18.953; 72.813
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For the village in Talasari taluka, see Girgaon, Palghar.

Girgaon
Girgaum
Neighbourhood
Girgaon back road, c. 1905
Girgaon back road, c. 1905
Girgaon is located in Mumbai
Girgaon
Girgaon
Coordinates: 18°57′11″N 72°48′47″E / 18.953°N 72.813°E / 18.953; 72.813
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictMumbai City
CityMumbai
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
DemonymGirgaonkar
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
400004

Girgaon, formerly Girgaum, is an area in southern Mumbai in Maharashtra, India.

Etymology

The name "Girgaon" is derived from the Sanskrit words "giri" and "grama". The term "gir" (from "giri") stands for hills, and "gaon" (from "grama") denotes a village. Thus, Girgaon means a village at the foothill of mountains.[1][failed verification]

See also

References

  1. ^ Society, National Geographic. "National Geographic Society". www.nationalgeographic.org. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
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