Nagpada
Neighbourhood in Mumbai City, Maharashtra, India
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Nagpada is a neighbourhood in South Mumbai.
Nagpada | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
  Nagpada Location of Nagpada in Mumbai | |
| Coordinates: 18°57′53″N 72°49′50″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Mumbai City |
| City | Mumbai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 400008 |
| Area code | 022 |
| Civic agency | BMC |
The Prakritized form of the Sanskrit name "Nag-patakha" is mentioned as a name of Nagpada in the 15th-17th century Marathi-language text Mahikavatichi Bakhar.[1] The place derives its name from a local Shiva temple, and abode of Naag or the snake wound around Shiva's neck.[2] It has a community basketball court.[3]
In 2005, Nagpada was the location of the Sadaf Manzil building collapse.[4]
In April 2018, the Nagpada junction was beautified with a 25 metre national flag along with a mural dedicated to Bharat Ratna Abul Kalam Azad.[5] The area was a meeting point for pre-independence gatherings and has witnessed many political movements during the pre-independence era. It was designed by architect Hafeez Contractor and inaugurated by Mumbai Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar.
