Vikhroli is a suburban neighbourhood of
Mumbai which also has a railway station on the Central Railway line by the same name. The Godrej Complex lies in its vicinity which gave rise to the need for building the
Vikhroli railway station way back in 1947. In spite of being a suburban neighbourhood, it is centrally located giving an easy access to most parts of the city.
Vikhroli is known to be a very close-knit township as most of its population comprises the families of Godrej employees.
Connectivity
The
Agra Road, also known as
Eastern Express Highway connects
Vikhroli to Dadar,
Thane,
Chembur and
Vashi. Via the L.B.S Marg,
Vikhroli West is connected to
Bandra, Jogeshwari and other western
Mumbai suburbs. A much-needed third connecting bridge is expected to be built that will link
Mumbai and Navi Mambai. This bridge will cover
Thane Creek starting from Kannamwar Nagar off the
Eastern Express Highway all the way to Kopar Khairane. There are also many bus routes operating in these areas connecting
Vikhroli to Kannamwar Nagar,
Wadala, Dadar, Ghatpokar Railway Station and Seepz Depot. There are also many BEST buses plying in the area. The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located about 10km away from
Vikhroli. This neighbourhood also enjoys close proximity to places like Kensington SEZ Powari and the
Andheri MIDC trial Estate.
Real Estate
Well-developed residential properties and luxurious apartments make
Vikhroli one of the many sought-after destinations of
Mumbai property buyers.
Vikhroli West has witnessed a significant rise in demand for 2 BHK apartments as compared to the demand for 1BHK homes on the east. Minimum property prices in this locality have been estimated to be more than Rs 7,000 per sq. ft. which can go up to as much as Rs 21,000 per sq. ft. Unit sizes range from 600 to 1300 sq. ft. on average.
Social Infrastructure
Reputed educational institutions like St. Joseph's School, Sandesh School and Junior College, Veekays English High School and Blind Men's trial cooperative society can be found in
Vikhroli. Popular places of health care include Yashwant Hospital, Laxmi Health Care Center and ICCU, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital, Sushrusha Hospital and Maternity centre etc.
