Andheri is a suburb of Mumbai, situated in
the west of the city on the Salsette Island. It has a population of 1,500,000
and is the largest suburb of Mumbai. It is a residential cum commercial area of
the city of Mumbai. A 60 meter block of basalt called Gilbert Hill is located
in the city, and is the site of a Durga temple. Andheri located in the western
suburbs of Mumbai, is a hub for real estate property because of its central
location and the Metro. It is the best residential destination as it has
witnessed tremendous development in terms of infrastructure and connectivity.
The Andheri railway station is amongst the busiest
and important railway station on the Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban
Railway as it connects to CST, Churchgate, Virar and Navi Mumbai. The expansion
of the metro from Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar corridor is a part of the
government's master transportation plan.
Andheri today has a population exceeding 1
million and as per record, is by far the most populous suburb of Mumbai. Maharashtra
Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) have undertaken the responsibility
to develop properties in Andheri,
which will cater to high as well as low income groups in Mumbai.
An advantage of buying a flat in Andheri is that the domestic
and international airports are nearby for those who frequently travel out of
the country for business. Thus, buying a
property in Andheri is of great benefit to them. The Western Express
Highway is well connected to Andheri, for people who love to go on trips
outside Mumbai and are in the holiday mood. Andheri has become a very important
landmark since the Metro has been started. The Metro is from Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar,
so for those who have their work places in the central or harbour side can
easily access the Metro and reach their destination in less time with great
ease and comfort.
Another added advantage why people should
buy a flat in Andheri is because it
has the posh area of Lokhandwala which has a large number of high-end
residential properties. It also houses some of the best eateries in Mumbai and
is a popular destination for shopping. Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital, RN
Cooper Hospital and City hospital are also situated in the area.