West India · Maharashtra
Bhiwandi, Maharashtra
About Bhiwandi
- Inland
Where it is
Bhiwandi is an industrial city in the Thane district of Maharashtra, north-east of Thane and Mumbai, on the edge of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
History
Bhiwandi grew during the 20th century from a small town into one of India's main powerloom-weaving centres, drawing weavers and mill workers from many parts of the country. More recently its position near Mumbai's highways has made it a major hub of warehouses and logistics.
People
Marathi, Hindi and Urdu are all widely spoken, and the city's looms and warehouses employ workers from across Maharashtra and many other Indian states.
Known for
- Powerloom weaving
- Warehouses and logistics parks
- Cotton and synthetic cloth trading
Did you know?
Bhiwandi has one of the largest concentrations of powerlooms in India, and its warehouses are among the biggest in Asia.
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