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| AREA |
: 9,558sq.km |
| POPULATION |
: 52,49,176 |
| TEMPERATURE |
: Min:
32.37'C Max: 34.57'C |
| RAINFALL |
: 250-300mm |
| ALTITUDE |
: Plains at sea level. |
| BEST
SEASON |
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November -March |
| STD
CODE |
: 022 |
Thane (Thana) was the terminus of the
first railway in India built from Mumbai in 1853. It was an important Portuguese
trading center until the Marathas captured it in 1739. Thane originally
known as 'Sristhanaka' ( residence of Lord Ganesh) is the district
headquarters of Thane district in Maharashtra. Located to the north of Mumbai,
the city surrounded by hills and lakes is divided into two by the Thane
Creek. It has several historical buildings, including a fort and several
churches. Now it is a booming industrial town
with growth in trade, transport and construction activities.
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