Malad East, Mumbai

Malad East is a suburb locality in northern Mumbai city which is famous for its prime residential complexes and high–end features. It comes under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and zone D.C.P. 

According to the census 2011, Malad East and West jointly hold the title of the most populated ward in Mumbai city. 

The earliest history of the region can be traced back to the 16th century when it was a cluster of villages and since then it developing quickly and holds a significant portion of the middle and high classes of the population. 

Malad East enjoys great connectivity to other suburban areas of Mumbai and has a great employment hub in the locality. With its connectivity to railway stations and roads, it offers an easy commute to the residents. 

What’s Great About Malad East 

Malad East is one of the prime locations of Mumbai city that holds mostly the high classes of Mumbai society. With its lush residential complexes, malls, and employment center it is the first choice of people who are looking for a comfortable lifestyle. 

There are many places of attraction in Malad East that attract tourists throughout the year. One of the tourist spots is the Lord Hanuman temple which is also the oldest temple in the locality dating back to the 19th century. 

This temple is situated in the Malvani village which has several more Hanuman temples and hosts a grand Hanuman Jayanti annually. That one more worth-seeing temple is Harbadevi temple. 

Some other sites worth visiting are Aksa Beach, Marve Beach, Madh Beach, and Madh Fort. This place is well–known for its lively beaches and nightlife. 

What’s Not Great About Malad East 

Malad East is a lavish suburban area of Mumbai city that is popular for its high–class amenities and features. It houses various tourist spots and prime residential complexes. 

However, there is one thing about Malad East that can be bothersome and that is the high traffic problem. As Malad East is becoming the most preferred choice of Mumbai citizens due to its amenities, more and more people are flowing day by day. 

And because of this, the problem of heavy traffic jams is arising giving trouble to the citizens of the Malad East. But the concerned authorities have noted this problem and are working to resolve this. It's only a matter of time before the problem of traffic jams will be solved completely. 

Physical Infrastructure 

Malad East is well–connected with the rest of Mumbai city through the Malad railway station which is located on the western line.  Western highway road is perfect for the road commute and connects the Malad East to Mumbai and to other parts of Maharashtra. 

The Mumbai international airport is just some km away and the metro joins the entire suburban area and provides an easy and fast commute to the residents. 

Social Infrastructure 

Malad East is a place that contains all the essential components of a city. It has world-renowned schools and educational institutions, high–facility hospitals, and malls. 

Some of the prominent shopping complexes and malls include Infinity Mall, Inorbit Mall, and other world-class market places are there where people can spend their leisure time. 

There are various international-level schools and colleges in Malad East like St. Francis English High School, Sharada Gyan Peeth International School, Sanskar College, and MKES college of Law being the famous. 

Coming to the nursing centers and hospitals in the Malad East suburban area some of the best hospitals are Suchak Hospital, Sanjeevni Hospital, and Sai Kripa Hospital. 

With all this Malad East also has an eminent employment hub that has commercial spaces for professionals and makes their commute easier. 

Nearby

As Malad East is a lively suburban of Mumbai it is well connected to other parts too. Some of the nearby areas of Malad East are Malad West, Goregaon, and Kandivali East. 

Transport Service Availability 

As Malad East is a prime residential suburb of Mumbai it has a well–maintained transportation network too. it is linked through Malad railway station to all the nearby localities like Borivali, Churchgate, and other suburbs. 

It has Mumbai international airport in its close proximity that provides residents access to national and international flights. For a fast daily commute, it has links with western highway roads and has a metro service available for residents. 

Also on top of all these transportation facilities, there are autos and cabs available that offer residents easy transportation to any part of Malad East or Mumbai.