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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 |
:
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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