Byculla is a residential neighbourhood located in the southern part of Mumbai, Maharashtra. The locality houses one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, the Magen David Synagogue which is a place of worship for the Jewish community as well as a popular tourist attraction. Byculla is emerging as an affluent residential destination in Mumbai. Some of the localities neighbouring the area are Chinchpokli, Nagapada, Agripada, Mazagaon, Madanpura, Mahalakshmi and Ghodapdeo.
Connectivity
Byculla enjoys smooth connectivity with other parts of the city through major roads. The Eastern Highway passes through the locality and connects it to Gandhi Nagar in the north and to P D’Mello Road in the south. BEST Buses serve the area and the stops located nearby are Anjeerwadi, Maharana Pratap , Masgoan, der Galli and Jacob Circle. The nearest suburban railway stations are Byculla, Harbor and ay Road.
The Central Railway Station (4 km) is a 10-minute drive from Byculla. The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is 21 kilometres from the locality and can be reached within 34 minutes via the Western Highway. Metro service has also been proposed in the city and would serve the locality in future.
Educational Institutions
St. Peters School, Iqra International School, Fazlani L’Academie Globale, Antonio D’Souza High School, Gloria Convent High School and St. Agnes High School are some of the popular schools in and around Byculla.
Well-known colleges around Byculla include Burhani College of Commerce and Arts, St. Margaret’s College, Maharashtra College of Arts and Science and School of Photography.
Hospitals and Banks
Balaji Hospital, Ambedkar Hospital, Wockhardt Hospital, Kedar Hospital, Prince Aly Khan Hospital, Ahilyabai Holkar Municipal Maternity Nursing and BMC Kasturba Hospital are some of the reputed hospitals in and around Byculla.
Canara Bank, Corporation Bank, Central Bank of India, Syndicate Bank, Union Bank of India, Axis Bank and Bank of India have their branches in the locality.
Shopping Malls and creation
Abdul Gafoor Shopping Centre and Pyramid tail and Merchandising are the two shopping attractions in Byculla.
Veermata Jijabai Bhosle Udyan Zoo and Joseph Baptista Garden are the two recreation centres near the area.
al Estate in Byculla
Byculla has witnessed strong real estate growth as a result of its developing infrastructure and smooth connectivity with all major parts of the city. Sarah Group, Developers, Red Stone Group, Group, s and Group are some of the real estate giants who have launched their projects in the locality.
Notable projects in the area include Habitat by Group, Tower by Group, fee Park by Red Stone Group, Karniks Arohee by s and Sarah Villa by Sarah Group. Unit size of apartments in the area range from 225 sq. ft. to 1500 sq. ft. The maximum apartment price in the locality is Rs. 3200 per sq. ft.
