Badlapur

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Badlapur
City Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Badlapur
Coordinates: 19°09′00″N 73°15′43″E / 19.15°N 73.262°E / 19.15; 73.262
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Thane
Government
• Type	Municipal Council
• Body	Kulgaon Badlapur Municipal Council
Area
• Total	35.68 km2 (13.78 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	174,226
• Estimate  (as of 2024)	245,000 approx.
• Rank	32 in Maharashtra
• Density	4,833/km2 (12,520/sq mi)
Demonym	Badlapurkar
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	421 503
Telephone code	0251
Vehicle registration	MH-05
Distance from Mumbai	67 kilometres (42 mi) (rail)
Distance from Navi Mumbai	44 kilometres (27 mi) (road)
Distance from Pune	125 kilometres (78 mi) (rail)
Website	www.badlapurcity.com.

Badlapur (Pronunciation: [bədləpʊr]) is a city located in the Thane district of Maharashtra, India, and forms part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Situated along the banks of the Ulhas River, Badlapur is approximately 40 km from Thane and is governed by the Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council. With an estimated population of around 245,000 in 2024, Badlapur has seen significant growth due to its strategic location and growing urbanization.

Badlapur serves as a key suburban hub within the region, with strong rail and road connectivity to Mumbai, Thane, and other parts of Maharashtra. It has also witnessed a steady increase in population, driven by affordability and infrastructure development. The city is known for its pleasant climate, proximity to natural attractions like the Matheran Hills, and its expanding residential and commercial real estate sectors.

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As per the 2011 Census, Badlapur had a population of 174,226, comprising 90,365 males and 83,861 females. The population grew significantly by 77.88% from 2001 (97,948) and has continued to expand rapidly, primarily due to ongoing urban development and increased housing projects. The city’s population is estimated to have grown to approximately 245,000 by 2024.

Gender Ratio and Literacy Rate Badlapur has a sex ratio of 928 females for every 1,000 males, with a child sex ratio of 904 girls for every 1,000 boys. The literacy rate stands at an impressive 91.72%, with male literacy at 94.45% and female literacy at 88.80%. As of the 2011 Census, there were 143,480 literates in the city, of which 76,518 were males and 66,962 were females.

Total no. of Slums in Badlapur city numbers 2,349 in which population of 10,269 resides.^[2] This is around 5.89% of total population of Badlapur city.

The sex ratio of Badlapur city is 928 per 1000 males.^[3] Child sex ratio of girls is 904 per 1000 boys.

As of 2011 Census, In education section, total literates in Badlapur city are 143,480 of which 76,518 are males while 66,962 are females. Average literacy rate of Badlapur city is 91.72 percent of which male and female literacy was 94.45 and 88.80 percent.

The majority of Badlapur's population is young, with a large proportion in the 15-45 age group. This is reflective of the working-age population commuting to nearby urban and industrial areas.

As of 2011 Census, Hinduism is majority religion in Badlapur city with 141,124 (81.00%) followers. Buddhism is second most popular religion in Badlapur city with 21,034 (12.07%) following it. In Badlapur city, Islam is followed by 6,692 (3.84%), Christianity by 3,012 (1.73%), Jainism by 994 (0.57%) and Sikhism by 266 (0.15%). Around 80 (0.05%) stated 'Other Religion', approximately 1,024 (0.59%) stated 'No Particular Religion'.

Many residents of Badlapur are employed in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and the city has a high percentage of daily commuters.

The local economy is also supported by small-scale industries, retail businesses, and service-based jobs, with an increasing trend in real estate development due to the suburban expansion of Mumbai.

Marathi is the primary language spoken in Badlapur, followed by Hindi and English due to the multicultural population and proximity to Mumbai.

Urban-Rural Mix

Badlapur is urbanized, but it still retains some rural characteristics, especially in its outskirts. Residential and commercial development has been expanding, creating a more urbanized demographic in recent years.

Badlapur has been ranked 38th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India.^[5]

The Matheran Range starts at Haji Malang in the north-north-west, continues to Tavli in the north, and then runs south and finally terminates at Bhivpuri Road Hill. Strictly speaking, this range is not a part of the Sahyadris, but rather runs parallel to the Badlapur-Karjat railway line to its west. The Sahyadris proper run parallel to the same railway line, but to its east.^[6]

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Badlapur.