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Nagpada

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Nagpada
Neighbourhood
Nagpada is located in Mumbai
Nagpada
Nagpada
Location of Nagpada in Mumbai
Coordinates: 18°57′53″N 72°49′50″E / 18.96472°N 72.83056°E / 18.96472; 72.83056
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictMumbai City
CityMumbai
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
400008
Area code022
Civic agencyBMC

Nagpada is a neighbourhood in South Mumbai.

The place derives its name from a local Shiva temple, and abode of Naag or the snake wound around Shiva's neck.[1] It has a community basketball court.[2]

In 2005, Nagpada was the location of the Sadaf Manzil building collapse.[3]

In April 2018, the Nagpada junction was beautified with a 25 metre national flag along with a mural dedicated to Bharat Ratna Abul Kalam Azad.[4] The area was a meeting point for pre-independence gatherings and has witnessed many political movements during the pre-independence era. It was designed by architect Hafeez Contractor and inaugurated by Mumbai Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar.

References

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  1. ^ "Violence once ruled in at Nagpada". The Times of India. 24 May 2007. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  2. ^ Burke, Jason (18 November 2011). "Muslim basketball team shows India that Nagpada girls can jump". The Guardian. Mumbai. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
  3. ^ Tatke, Sukhada (14 August 2008). "Building collapses due to poor condition; 21 killed | Mumbai News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  4. ^ Deshpande, Tanvi (22 February 2019). "Nagpada junction beautified, mural for Maulana Azad installed". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 May 2020.