Siddhivinayak Shivam HeightsChembur, Mumbai

Located in eastern Mumbai, Chembur is a renowned suburb offering residential and commercial properties. An old locality, Chembur, has been well-developed by the authorities. The luxury locality with a pin code of 400017, is divided into a variety of colonies.  Historically, Chembur was situated in the north-western part of Trombay Island. However, later on, the reclamation of the project started happening. Chembur; the name comes from the term Chimboree, which means large crab. 

In 1924, the railway network of Chembur was inaugurated for the citizens. In 1945, this railway line became a part of Greater Bombay. In the 20th century, Chembur provided a residing place for refugees post Independence.  Ever since the partition of India, Chembur has been developed keeping in pace with industrialization. Although, the presence of various refineries and landfills has contaminated the environment of Chembur, Mumbai. 

Physical Infrastructure and Livability Index

Chembur is well connected to the rest of Mumbai. Residents have access to the Chembur railway station on the Harbour line, which connects the area. One can also use the Chembur Monorail station on line 1 of Mumbai Monorail. The Mumbai International Airport is also just 15 minutes drive away from Chembur. The locality has also invested heavily to improve the physical infrastructure for the future. 

The authorities have proposed Chembur Metro station on line number 2 (Dahisar-Mankhurd). It was scheduled to launch in 2020 in order to improve the infrastructure. When it comes to the livability index, Chembur, Mumbai, is positively rated by the residents, due to the presence of commercial, residential as well as open spaces, making it a desired locality.   

Social Infrastructure

Chembur, Mumbai, offers plenty of amenities to the residents. It provides various colonies like Yashwant Nagar, Siddharth Colony, BPCL, Tata Colony, and Rahul Nagar. Residents can enjoy Mumbai as it is just 15 km away from the city's Eastern part. The markets in Chembur are within walking distance. The residents can visit various malls like Star Mall and Cubic Mall.  

The gated societies make Chembur a secure locality. Residents can spend quality time in the open green spaces like the Bombay Presidency Golf Club. What makes Chembur a prominent locality is the happening areas surrounding it, such as Kurla, Deonar, Chunabhatti and Ghatkopar. People also have Cinepolis Cinema in this locality as a mode of entertainment. Good schools and colleges such as St Gregorious High School, Loreto Convent School, Ryan International School, Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, and Shri Narayan Guru College of Commerce make this a preferred locality. Chembur has many hospitals like Zen Multi Speciality Hospital, Apollo Spectra Hospital and Wockhardt Hospital.

Restaurants

• Trèsind Mumbai
• Grand Central
• Mani's Lunch Home
• Le Cafe
• India Bistro - Chembur
• Sadguru PavBhaji Center

Banks/Airport/Bus Terminals/Railway Stations/ Parks

Banks & ATM

• Bank of India ATM
• Utkarsh Bank
• Kotak Mahindra Bank ATM
• Axis Bank ATM
• RBL Bank Ltd - Chembur C G Road, Mumbai Branch & ATM
• City Union Bank ATM

Airports

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
• Mumbai (BOM) Airport
• Pune (PNQ) Airport  
• Juhu Airport
• Nashik (ISK) Airport
• Navi Mumbai International Airport

Parks

• Green Fields Private Park
• Papu Udyan / Garden
• Nana Nani Park
• Ambedkar Garden
• Joggers Park
• RH Shisode Garden

Railway Station

• Lokmanya Tilak Term (LTT) Dist - Mumbai Suburban (Maharashtra)
• Mumbai Dadar Central (DR) Dist - Mumbai Suburban (Maharashtra)
• Mumbai Csmt (CSMT) Dist - Mumbai Suburban (Maharashtra)
• Thane (TNA) Dist - Thane (Maharashtra) 
• Chembur Monorail Station 
• Kalyan Junction (KYN)

Bus Stand

• MSRTC Shivneri Bus Stop Maitri Park Chembur
• Chembur Bus Stop
• Amar Mahal Bus Stop
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Bus Depot
• Chembur (E) Kamraj Nagar Bus Stop
• Khardev Nagar Bus Stop

Nearby Locality To Chembur Mumbai 

How Do People Rate Chembur Mumbai?

Chembur, Mumbai, is positively rated by the people. People living in Bandra Kurla Complex and Lower Parel like this locality due to its connectivity to various business hubs. The presence of nearby employment hubs attracts a lot of youngsters. Many prominent developers, such as Godrej Properties, Buildtech Group, and Kukreja Construction Company, are present in Chembur. They have developed renowned projects such as Godrej Prime, Buildtech Heights, Tidhaatu Morya in Chembur. The well-developed physical and social infrastructure makes this locality a lucrative investment, providing good ROI.

How to Visit Chembur Mumbai?

Residents can use various modes of transportation to visit Chembur Mumbai. Let's look at them individually:

• By Bus - People can visit Chembur Mumbai by bus. Bus services such as Agastya Tours & Travels and Mangela Tours and Travels are available in this locality. 

• By Train -  You can even catch the train from the stations. The distance between the railway station from Chembur to Mumbai is just 9 km.     

• By Air -  The Mumbai Airport (BOM) is just 8 km away from Chembur. 

Places to Visit in Chembur Mumbai

Listed below are some popular tourist spots/ places to visit in Chembur Mumbai: 

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
• Shree Siddhivinayak Temple
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
• Ambedkar Garden
• Flora Fountain
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

Locality Comparison

Chembur Mumbai stands out from other localities because of its good social and physical infrastructure. It is well-connected through networks like the Sion Trombay Road, Eastern Freeway, Mumbai Pune Highway, Koliwada Borla Road and Ramkrishna Chemburkar Marg.  Residents can find employment opportunities in Trombay Industrial Area and Tata Power Thermal Power Plant.  However, the poor condition of roads has become a problem for the commuters. Its strategic location makes it a profitable option for landlords due to its steady rental income. The presence of reputed schools and hospitals, and amenities make Chembur a desired locality.