Ambernath

The city spreads across 38 square kilometers of land in Maharashtra's Thane district, positioned 35 kilometers east of central Mumbai at an elevation of 35 meters.

Between 1951 and 2011, the population increased substantially, with the most notable growth occurring from 2001 to 2011, marking a 24.4 percent rise in residents.

The Ambreshwar Shiv Temple stands as a primary religious center in the city, where 78 percent of the population practices Hinduism alongside Buddhist and Islamic communities.

The Ambernath Railway Station connects the city to Mumbai's suburban network, while National Highways NH48 and NH160 provide road access to neighboring regions.

WIMCO manufacturing facility in Ambernath remains one of India's principal producers of matchboxes, contributing to the city's industrial identity.

Location: Ambarnath taluka

Elevation above the sea: 35 m

Part of: Mumbai Metropolitan Region

GPS coordinates: 19.20156,73.20048

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58