Tulja SerenityVasind, Thane

Vasind is a suburban city in the Thane district of Maharashtra. It is 63 km northeast of Mumbai metropolitan city and 106 km southwest of Nashik. Vasind is well-connected to the rest of Maharashtra via the railway line Mumbai and Kasara and the National Highway 160. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. It is an upcoming residential locality with prominent housing societies such as Shastri Colony, Shubh Griha Apartments, Shriramnagar, Bhatsa Colony, Ganesh Mandir Colony and Vrindavan.

Vasind is a census city, meaning it has attained the characteristics of an urban town. The population of Vasind is over 15,000 residents, and the population density is 400 persons per km. 

What's Great About Vasind

Vasind is well-connected to Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra through a road and rail network. The locality has amenities such as schools, hospitals, retail stores and shopping complexes. It has adequate job opportunities due to the presence of medium and large-scale industries. The city offers proper sanitation and a good water supply all year round. 

What's Not Great About Vasind

There are some things to consider before moving to this location. It does not have metro connectivity to Mumbai and faces traffic congestion on roads during busy hours. There are also issues of water logging and sewage disposal. 

Physical Infrastructure and Liveability Index

Being a suburban city close to Mumbai, Vasind has seen steady growth in terms of infrastructure and development over the past few decades. It offers well-connected roads, green parks, proper sanitation facilities and adequate water and electricity supply. Vasind is home to various medium and large-scale industries and has manufacturing units of JSW Steel Ltd. and Essel Propack Ltd. It is a growing residential locality with amenities like schools, healthcare centres and retail stores.

Currently, there are various ready, under-construction and off-site projects in Vasind. These are budget-friendly homes ranging from one to three-bedroom apartments. It has a decent liveability index with a population of over 20,000, as per the 2011 Census.

Social Infrastructure

Vasind offers a good network of education institutes and healthcare centres in and near the town. It also has many fine-dining restaurants and cafes for the recreation of residents and visitors.

Schools

• Sacred Hearts School
• Jindal Vidya Mandir School
• Atma Malik International School
• Thomas School Runde
• Meridian School
• Shri Chaitanya Techno School

Hospitals

• Sant Gadge Maharaj Hospital
• Ashirwad Nursing Home
• Sai Sharada Hospital

Restaurants

• Café Double Seat
• Hotel Savai Malhar
• Chinese & Grill
• The Twins

This rich social infrastructure means that Vasind provides facilities for most of your basic needs. 

Shopping Malls & Market / Banks / Airport / Metro / Bus Terminal / Railway Station Nearby / Parks Nearby

The suburban infrastructure of Vasind means that it meets most needs of the residents in terms of shopping centres, banks & ATMs, and connectivity through public transport and green parks for health and recreation.

Shopping Malls

• Palande Market
• Sarvoday Mall
• Metro Junction Mall
• Jindal Oasis Shopping Centre

Banks & ATMs

• State Bank of India
• Dena Bank
• Bank of Baroda
• ICICI Bank
• Axis Bank
• Bank Of India
• HDFC Bank

Metro Station

• Ghatkopar Metro Station (33 km away)

Airport

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai (63 km away)

Bus Terminal

• Inter State Bus Terminal
• Asangoan Bus Stop
• Vikhroli Depot
• Kalamgoan Bus Stop
• Nad gaon Bus Stop
• Shivaji Nagar Depot

Railway Station

• Vasind Railway Station

Parks

• JSK park
• Shastri Colony Garden
• Laxmi Farms
• Vishwas Garden Scapes
• Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Garden
• River Nest Vasind

Overall, Vasind offers good connectivity within and around town, with road, bus and railway options to Mumbai. The parks within the city are good for activities such as walking, jogging, cycling and bird-watching.

Popular Roads in Vasind

Some of the popular roads in Vasind include the following:

• Bhatsai Road connects Thane to Vasind and is 42 km from the locality.
• Vasind lies on the Nashik Highway - National Highway 3, which connects it to both Mumbai and Nasik and other prominent cities like 
• The proposed 2-lane expressway connecting Vadodara to Mumbai will intersect the Mumbai-Nashik Highway 17 km from Vasind. 
• The proposed Outer Link Road of the Mumbai Metropolis Region will connect industrial hubs across the extended suburbs. The road will connect Vasind to Sion Panvel via the industrial estates of Ulhasnagar and Ambarnath. 

Home Services in Vasind

Vasind offers services for interior decorators, movers & packers, and rental furniture for ease of movement. In addition, it has various options to cater to your solar power needs.

Interior Design Services

Dream House Interiors & 3D Visualiser, Trikona Interiors, Colourful Spaces and Livspace are some of the interior designer services in Vasind.

Furniture / Appliance Rentals

Cityfurnish, Bhawani Home Appliances, Unicort and RentMacha are the leading furniture and appliance rental services in Vasind.

Solar Rooftop Services

Shivsurya Solar Energy, Avishakti Rooftop Solar Pvt. Ltd, SunDesh Solar Systems and Roofsol Energy provide rooftop solar panel services in the town.

Nearby Locality to Vasind

As part of the suburbs of Mumbai, Vasind has many residential localities in its vicinity. Some of these are detailed in the table below:

How People Rate Vasind

Vasind has been rated as a well-maintained and affordable place to live by the residents. Its popularity is due to its connectivity to prominent cities of Maharashtra via roads and railways, good sanitation facilities and green parks. The residents of Vasind rated this locality at 4/5 in terms of connectivity and safety.

How To Visit Vasind

The nearest airport to Vasind is the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. It has a railway station that has frequent trains from Mumbai. It is also well-connected via road since it is located on NH 160. There are regular local buses from Mumbai that ply the area.

Places to Visit in Vasind

Vasind is popular for its historical architecture in temples and beautiful green hills. The Mahuli Fort, Manas Mandir and Mukta Jeevan are popular tourist spots attracting many visitors from nearby cities, particularly for weekend getaways. Khativali Canal offers a magnificent hill view. Vasind is also known for the ashrams of Swami Samarth Math and Gajanan Maharaj Ashram. If you are fond of trekking, you may enjoy your trek to Tansa Picnic Spot near Vasind. 

Locality Comparison

Vasind may not be as developed as its nearby localities of Thane and Kalyan, but it is considered safer and cleaner. The area is good for affordable family living, and the sales and rental rates are lower than the Nerul and Panvel localities in Navi Mumbai. Being well-connected to Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Vasind offers a similar lifestyle and state-of-the-art amenities as that of Mumbai. 

Wrapping Up

Overall, the suburban area of Vasind is well-developed, with good residential localities and equipped with amenities. The town is constantly developing, with India's leading builders investing in residential projects in the area. Its connectivity to cities like Mumbai and Nashik via road and railways and the rest of the country via Mumbai International Airport makes it a desirable place to live.