Badlapur | CENTRAL RAILWAY | Time: 07:21 AM |
Distance from Mumbai : 68 km |
Number of Platforms : 3 |
Fast Trains May stop here |
UP/EAST/NORTH Trains: 70 |
DOWN/WEST/SOUTH Trains: 70 |
The town was famous for its rich horse breeds. Warriors changed their horses at the town in anticipation of the difficult climb through the Konkan area. The word 'change' ("Badla", in Marathi) was linked to the town and was named 'pur' in as Badla, meaning village or town. City is also famous for education. There are 2 colleges which are affiliated to University of Mumbai. -Adarsh Vidya Mandir -Bharat College Barvi Dam is 18 kilometres from Badlapur. Barvi dam provides water to Navi Mumbai and Thane. Chikhaloli Dam is around 5 Kilometers from Badlapur |