Naigaon

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Naigaon Nayegaon
Village
Naigaon
Coordinates: 19°21′05″N 72°50′47″E / 19.351467°N 72.846343°E / 19.351467; 72.846343Coordinates: 19°21′05″N 72°50′47″E / 19.351467°N 72.846343°E / 19.351467; 72.846343
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Palghar
Government
• Type	Municipal Corporation
• Body	Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation
• Mayor	Mrs. Pravina Thakur[1] (BVA)
Elevation	5 m (16 ft)
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	Naigaon (West) - 401201, 401202, 401207 Naigaon (East) - 401208 Sasunavghar (Naigaon) - 401107
Telephone code	(91) 0250
Vehicle registration	MH 04 - Thane, MH 48 - Palghar
Lok Sabha Constituency	Thane
Website	vvcmc.in

Naigaon is a village under Vasai Taluk in the Vasai Virar Belt that is separated by the Vasai Creek from Mira-Bhayandar, Thane and Mumbai city. It is linked by the Versova Bridge /Ghodbunder Bridge to Navghar village, which is connected from the east side of the settlement by the National Highway and it is the First Settlement in Vasai Virar after crossing the Vasai Creek. ^[2]

Naigaon in the eastern side is well connected to NH 48 / WEH. Juchandra & Kaman Road are the railway stations in Naigaon east that connects Vasai Road railway station in the north & Diva Jn. & Panvel Jn. Rail Stations in the south. The construction work of Naigaon flyover is in progress to connect Naigaon east & west which will reduce the travel time & also save fuel.

Transportation[]

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Bus service: VVMT (Vasai-Virar Municipal Transport) bus services are provided by VVMC (Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation). The frequency of the bus is every 20–30 minutes.

VVMT bus services in Naigaon west and east are not operation during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.

Bus routes:

• Bus No.124 - Naigaon Railway Station (E) to Bhoidapada - Vasai Road (E)
• Bus No 125 - Naigaon Railway Station (W) to Vasai Court / Tehsildar Office - Naigaon (W)
• Bus No 126 - Naigaon Railway Station (E) to Naigaon Phata - Naigaon (E)

Auto service: Autos are available near Naigaon Railway Station East & West. No meter service is available. Fares are charged as per destination chosen.

Train service: Mumbai local trains (slow and some fast) halt here.

Taxi cabs: Mumbai Taxi, Cool Cabs, & AC cab services like OLA and UBER are available specially in Naigaon East.

Tourism[]

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Tourist places in Naigaon west are :-

1. Panju Island. Routes:

• A. From Naigaon Railway Station (W) to Naigaon Ferry Terminal (Naigaon west) – take Auto Rickshaw.
• B. From Naigaon Ferry Terminal (Naigaon west) to Panju Island Ferry Terminal (Naigaon West) – take Boat/Ferry.

2. Naigaon Fort:

Nearby rail stations:

• Naigaon railway station – 7.4 km.
• Vasai Road railway station – 7.7 km.

3. Suruchi Beach :-

Nearby stations:

• Naigaon railway station – 7.3 km.
• Vasai Road railway station – 8.0 km.

Population[]

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The population in the east of Naigaon has increased compared toast decade but at a slower rates when compared to other areas adjoining it namely the town of Nalasopara and Vasai-Virar city. The census population of the taluk is taken under the total census data record of Vasai-Virar municipal region.

Naigaon east[]

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Naigaon east is connected to the National Highway 48 by a arterial road across the eastern side of the taluk.

Areas in the east of Naigaon are Pareira Nagar, Juchandra, Bapane, Tivri, Rajavali, Chinchoti, Sarjamori, Kolhi, Deodal, Kaman / Kaman Road, Mori, Navghar, Sasunavghar, Shilottar, Poman & Nagle.

Schools and colleges

• Universal College of Engineering Naigaon
• Don Bosco High School & Junior College
• R. D. Memorial High School
• Rashmi International School - CBSE board
• Seven Square Academy School
• G. M. English High School & Junior College

Churches

• Saint Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church
• Don Bosco Church

Naigaon west[]

Naigaon west is a coastal area where mainly fishing is carried out.

Residential areas in Naigaon west

• Sakai Nagar
• Dias & Pareira Nagar
• Mariam Nagar
• Amol Nagar
• Rose Nagar

Areas: The areas in the west of Naigaon are Umelman, Umela, Malaji Pada, Pali, Vadavali, Pali Gaon, Karizbhat, Chafewadi, Savewadi, Verbhat Wadi, Dandoli, Mulgaon, Nantiwadi, Chobare, Khochivade, Koliwada, Pachu Bandar, Ekchotti Gaon, Vishramwadi Digha Holi, Orbhat, Papdi, Karadi Wadi, Sandor, Saloli, Kaular Kh. Perbodi Wadi, Garwadi & Ram Nagar.

Churches

• Mother Of God Church (Vadavali, Naigaon west)
• Nirmala Mata Church (Umela, Naigaon west)
• St. Mary Magdalene Church (Mulgaon, Naigaon west)
• St. Peter's Church (Koliwada, Naigaon west)
• Our Lady Of Grace Church (Papdi, Naigaon west)
• Our Lady Of Mercy Church (Sandor, Naigaon west)

Schools and colleges

• Convent Of Jesus & Mary High School (Naigaon west)
• St. Aloysius English High School (Naigaon west)
• Podar International School (Naigaon west)
• Tree House High School (Naigaon west)
• Dr. M.G. Parulekar School (Naigaon west)
• New English School & Junior College (Naigaon west)
• St. Gonsalo Garcia College (Naigaon west)
• Thomas Baptista Junior College (Naigaon west)
• Pushpanjali College of Education (Naigaon west)
• St. Anthony's Convent High School (Naigaon west)
• Carmelite Convent English High School (Naigaon west)
• Nazareth Convent High School (Naigaon west)

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