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Thane is the headquarters of Thane district in Maharashtra, India, and a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. It has a population of over 2.5 million, a tropical monsoon climate, and a history of being a Maratha Empire stronghold and a British colonial outpost.
A thane was a local administrator in eastern Scotland, equivalent to the son of an earl, who collected revenue and services from the estates under his control. The term thane was introduced by King David I in the 12th century, and later replaced by baron or regality.
Diva Junction is a major railway station in Thane city, Maharashtra, India. It connects Mumbai, Panvel, Roha, Konkan Railway and Vasai Road–Roha line.
Thane district is a district in the Konkan Division of Maharashtra, India, with its headquarters in Thane city. It is the most populated district in the country, with 8 million inhabitants, and has a history of administrative changes and divisions.
Mumbra is a city in Thane district, Maharashtra, India, and a suburb of Mumbai. It is India's largest Muslim locality and has a history of shipbuilding and urbanization.
Kalwa Bridge is a road bridge across Thane Creek in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which connects Thane to Kalwa. Learn about the history, characteristics and status of the three bridges that cross the creek.
Thane is one of the 36 districts in the Maharashtra state of India.The district is on the western coast and falls under the Konkan division of the state.. Until 1 August 2014 the district was divided into 15 talukas, viz. Thane, Kalyan, Murbad, Bhiwandi, Shahapur, Vasai, Ulhasnagar, Ambarnath, Dahanu, Palghar, Talasari, Jawhar, Mokhada, Vada, Boisar and Vikramgad.
A comprehensive list of 36 districts in Maharashtra, India, with their formation dates, headquarters, administrative divisions, areas, populations, densities, literacy rates, and sex ratios. The districts are grouped into six divisions based on geography, history, and culture.