Ulhasnagar, Industrial city in Maharashtra, India
Ulhasnagar is an industrial city in Thane district, Maharashtra, India, located on the banks of the Ulhas River. The city covers an area of roughly 28 square kilometers and hosts manufacturing plants for textiles, chemicals and electronics.
During World War II, the area served as a military transit camp for British troops. After the partition of India in 1947, the camp was converted into a permanent settlement for Sindhi refugees from what became Pakistan.
The settlement takes its name from the Ulhas River, which flows through the region and has shaped life here for generations. In the streets, you hear Sindhi alongside Marathi, Gujarati and Hindi, reflecting the mixed origins of residents.
The Central line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway links the city to the Mumbai metropolitan region through stations at Ulhasnagar and Vithalwadi. Trains run throughout the day and provide a direct connection to the urban center.
In the Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 evaluation, the city was ranked as India's thirteenth best National Clean Air City. This ranking considers air quality and municipal efforts to reduce pollution.
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