Badlapur

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Badlapur
City Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Badlapur
Coordinates: 19°09′00″N 73°15′43″E / 19.15°N 73.262°E / 19.15; 73.262
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Thane
Government
• Type	Municipal Council
• Body	Kulgaon Badlapur Municipal Council
Area
• Total	35.68 km2 (13.78 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	174,226
• Estimate  (as of 2024)	245,000 approx.
• Rank	32 in Maharashtra
• Density	4,833/km2 (12,520/sq mi)
Demonym	Badlapurkar
Languages
• Official	[[marathi] language|Marathi]]
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	421 503
Telephone code	0251
Vehicle registration	MH-05
Distance from Mumbai	67 kilometres (42 mi) (rail)
Distance from Navi Mumbai	44 kilometres (27 mi) (road)
Distance from Pune	125 kilometres (78 mi) (rail)
Website	www.badlapurcity.com.

Badlapur (Pronunciation: [bədləpʊr]) is a city located in the Thane district of Maharashtra, India, and forms part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Situated along the banks of the Ulhas River, Badlapur is approximately 40 km from Thane and is governed by the Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council. With an estimated population of around 245,000 in 2024, Badlapur has seen significant growth due to its strategic location and growing urbanization.

Badlapur serves as a key suburban hub within the region, with strong rail and road connectivity to Mumbai, Thane, and other parts of Maharashtra. It has also witnessed a steady increase in population, driven by affordability and infrastructure development. The city is known for its pleasant climate, proximity to natural attractions like the Matheran Hills, and its expanding residential and commercial real estate sectors.