Prabhadevi, Mumbai

Prabhadevi is a residential area in the southern part of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Prabhadevi is surrounded by Dadar from the north, Worli from the south, and the Arabian Sea from the west. Prabhadevi, the name, is derived from Prabhavati Temple, which is situated in the locality. The temple has a history of its own. It is approximately 300 years old.

Prabhadevi is a residential area consisting mainly of newly built apartments and high-rise buildings. One of the major landmarks is the Siddhivinayak Temple, which attracts thousands of devotees daily. Tuesday experiences even more count of the people in the temple. Also, some of the residents in the area include Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Kishori Amonkar, Sulochana Latkar, Kunal Vijaykar, and Anurag Vaidya.

Brief description - Prabhadevi

Prabhadevi is stretched over 1.33 square kilometers and is accompanied by intense monsoons and hot summers. Prabhadevi has a population of 61518, with male and female populations of 32046 and 29472, respectively. The exact coordinates of the location are 19.0166°N, 72.8295°E. The official language spoken here is Marathi. Major establishments such as the Canadian Consulate General in Mumbai, Knight Frank, Lobo Staffing Solutions, etc., are located here. Government agencies such as the BMC are also located in Prabhadevi.

Apart from residential areas, new commercial places have also been developed in the area. These are available for purchase as well as for rent. The HSRDC project is being carried out for the development of roads in this area.

What’s great about Prabhadevi?

Prabhadevi has easy access to public transport like autos, metro, cabs, and buses. The crime rate is low in the vicinity. The streets are clean and well-lit. The availability of ample parking spaces makes this area hustle free. The parking spaces are very well maintained. Also, connectivity to the National Highway increases the importance of the location. 

What’s not great about Prabhadevi?

Pollution is a major concern in the area. The prices of residential buildings are comparatively high. The roads that are less wide are mostly congested and contain a large number of potholes.

Physical Infrastructure and Liveability Index

This location is the closest point to the shore of Mahim Bay. Some of the main streets in this area are Dr. Annie Besant Road, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Marg, and Prabhadevi New Road. The area is well connected with nearby train stations, such as Mumbai Elphinstone. Also, the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is 7.58 km from the location. Famous educational institutions are Sri Narayana Guru Central School, Ryan Global School, Little More Preschool, Chamber Karnataka Night College, National Management Research Institute, etc. There are several other health centres too, like the Family Care Hospital and the Dr. RCS Khandelwal Clinic. Shopping malls here include High Street Phoenix and many more.

Nearby Prabhadevi – Distance Calculator

Approximate Distance from Current Prabhadevi to

Dadar - 4.4 km

Worli - 2.7 km

Parel - 3.7 km

Malabar Hill - 8.4 km

Manor - 93 km 

Commute Time from Current Prabhadevi to

Dadar - 17 min

Worli - 7 min

Parel - 15 min

Malabar Hill - 27 min

Manor - 2 hr 27 min

Cab Fare from Prabhadevi to

Dadar - Rs. 107 - Rs. 230

Worli - Rs. 147 - Rs. 207

Parel - Rs. 140 - Rs. 210

Malabar Hill - Rs. 207 - Rs. 309

Manor - Rs. 2270 - Rs. 2500

Transport Services Availability

Autos and taxis are available in the locality. BEST bus services are also available at the location. However, local trains are not available in the area.

How Do People Rate Prabhadevi City in Maharashtra?

Some people consider it one of the best locations in Mumbai owing to its close proximity to stations, malls, schools, etc. Prabhadevi is a very nice and beautiful place. It is a wonderful area for working people. It is very close to business districts such as Worli and Lower Parel. It is a very elite place to live. The area is very safe for women and children.

How to Visit Prabhadevi in Maharashtra?

There are numerous ways to reach this place in Mumbai. The nearest railway station is Prabhadevi on the western line and Parel on the central line. Also, the nearest airport to Prabhadevi is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, 7.58 kilometers away. Airports in nearby cities include Pune, Surat, Vadodara, and Aurangabad.