Located at a distance of 34 km from Mumbai towards the north, Malad East is a peaceful suburb that has quickly developed in recent times into a coveted destination. As a matter of fact, Malad as an area, consisted of the hamlet of Orlem and other villages such as Kharodi and Rathodi, back in the 19th century. Malad East is a vast suburb by itself, and made of many sub-areas and streets. Dindoshi Pada, Suchidham, Mira Nagar, and Sankalp Colony are a few sub-areas of Malad East that lie to the south of this locality.
Malad East is a well-developed locality that has all the common facilities required by a modern, urban population. Residents of Malad East have shopping malls to fulfil their shopping needs, supermarkets for their grocery requirements, and hospitals to keep themselves healthy. Comprising ample infrastructure, Malad East is located close to the sprawling Sanjay Gandhi National Park and the ancient Kanheri caves, which are over 2400 years old. Lovers of the ocean will be glad to know that the beaches of Aksa, Marve, and Erangal are very accessible.
The Western Express Highway (WEH), among the widest and busiest stretches of road in Maharashtra, runs right through Malad East. An 8-10 laner, this expressway connects Mumbai to all of its surrounding suburbs. Similar to the connectivity by road, connectivity by rail in Malad East is hassle-free and convenient. Malad Railway Station is located exactly between Malad East and Malad West. It is accessible through Swami Vivekananda Road for residents of Malad West and through Poddar Road for Malad East’s residents. Bus transport proves to be easy as well, with well-placed bus stops lined up throughout Malad East. Of the numerous bus stops in this suburb, the Malad East bus stop located along Poddar Road serves as a major transit point, connecting it with other surrounding suburbs and to the Mumbai city.
The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport lies merely 10 km away, and can be accessed through the Western Mumbai Highway. For anyone looking at other means of commute, taxicab services operate actively in Malad East. The ubiquitous Indian auto-rickshaw is also another preferred mode of short-distance transport, with rickshaw stands placed at almost every other corner.
Major Landmarks
- Raheja Complex
- Mahindra Academy
- Tapovan Temple
- Fatima Devi English School
Mumbai Metro, touted to be a level up in public transportation, is already active along the Line 1. Line 2 will be completed soon, if everything goes according to plan, and will be passing through Malad. This latent development in the future will increase the area’s connectivity tremendously.
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has also proposed a plan to develop and improve the existing Malad-Marve-Manori INS Hamla Road.
