Thane district, Administrative district in Konkan division, Maharashtra, India
The district covers 4,214 square kilometers between the Arabian Sea and Sahyadri Mountains, featuring wide river basins and coastal landscapes.
British authorities established the district in 1833, reorganizing the territory from North Konkan district into an independent administrative unit with headquarters in Thane.
Multiple religious groups reside in the district, with Hinduism representing 74 percent of the population, followed by Islamic, Buddhist, and Christian communities.
The district contains major transportation hubs connecting to Mumbai through extensive railway networks and local transport services from stations in Thane and Kalyan.
Two principal rivers, Ulhas originating near Lonavala and Vaitarna starting in Nashik district, flow through the region providing water resources to local communities.
Location: Konkan division
Inception: 1833
Capital city: Thane
Elevation above the sea: 11 m
Shares border with: Valsad district, Pune district
Website: http://thane.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 19.20000,72.97000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57
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