Sonal Gopal Krishna

Belapur, better known as the Central Business District of Navi Mumbai, was designed and developed for the promotion of businesses. Considered to be of the fastest developing regions in Navi Mumbai, the area is flooding with various new commercial as well as residential projects. Being a major commercial hub, the area stays well connected to all major nodes of Mumbai through railways, BEST, AC Kinglong and NMMT buses. Autos help connect the place within itself. Divided into well-planned sectors, the place is well-equipped with all facilities for an ideal lifestyle including multiplexes in ample, noted food joints, lavish shopping mall, high-end gymnasiums & health centers and branded garment shops. A leading part of this suburb houses economic and government administrative and private companies' offices including Konkan and Raigad Bhavan. Several nationalised Banks of India have their presence in this area. Country's most salient call centers and MNC's make this locality a premium destination for job seekers. Sion-Panvel Highway and Palm Beach Road in the vicinity makes traveling to the place comfortable from other major parts of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Belapur Railway Station houses several commercial offices including provision for a helipad making it distinct from the rest. Scenic beauty points in the vicinity include Belapur Fort, couple of waterfalls and ample of open spaces in and around the place. Proposed metro route will connect Belapur directly to Taloja. The place also houses several schools, colleges and hospitals including renowned B.P. Marine Academy, Aegis School of Business, Indian Institute of Management, Institute of Company Secretaries of India and Mumbai School of Business including many more. Also the place is connected to the Elephanta Caves via sea link, which is a famed tourist spot of Maharashtra. Proposed Navi Mumbai airport at a short driving distance adds on to the highlights of this area.