Insights Into Neighbourhood
Panvel is the most populated city in Raigad district in Maharashtra, also known as the gateway of
Konkan region. The development of Panvel was initiated to meet the housing requirements of
employees working in the nearby industrial MIDC areas. Panvel is surrounded by some major
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) managed regions like Patalganga, Taloja,
Nagothane, Roha, Khopoli, Bhiwandi. Panvel is strategically located on the eastern side of the
Mumbai Bangalore National Highway (NH-4). The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Sion Panvel
Expressway, NH 4B and NH 17 start from here. It is well connected to rest of India by road and
railway. Harbour line from Mumbai CST, central line from Diva / Karjat, western freight corridor
from JNPT and the Konkan Railway line from Mangalore meet at Panvel. Panvel Railway Station
comes under Mumbai division of central railway. Panvel is just adjacent to the proposed Navi
Mumbai International airport. A Reliance SEZ is also coming up in the vicinity. Panvel is situated
on the banks of Panvel Creek. Some of the Indian industry majors like Larsen & Toubro Limited,
Reliance, Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd., ONGC, and IPCL are based around Panvel providing
mass employment. It has a number of schools, colleges and hospitals to meet the needs of its
residents. It has ICICI & HDFC Banks in close proximity. It is home to many educational institutes
like Pillai’s Institute of Information Technology, Engineering, Media Studies & Research, St.
Josephs High School, Changu Kana Thakur School and Jr College, DAV Public School, New
Horizon Public School & many more. Owing to the strategic location, major transportation links,
modern civic facilities & amenities, modern healthcare facilities and job opportunities, Panvel has
now become one of the most
space buyers.