Churchgate

Churchgate is an area in South Mumbai. During the eighteenth and up to the mid-19th century, Mumbai was a walled city. The city walls had three gates, and Church Gate, named after St. Thomas Cathedral, Mumbai was one of the gates. The gate was situated near the present day location of Flora Fountain. In the mid-19th century, the city walls were torn down to aid in the expansion program.

This article is about the area. For the railway station of the same name, see Churchgate railway station.

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Neighbourhood
Churchgate in 1863
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Coordinates: 18.93°N 72.82°E / 18.93; 72.82
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictMumbai City
CityMumbai
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Corporation
 • BodyBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
400020
Area code(s)022
Vehicle registrationMH 01
Civic agencyBMC
Bombay in the 1860's with Church Gate visible in the background.

Churchgate is also a major railway terminus on the Western line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway.

Colleges

Places to Visit

    The Churchgate area is full of tourist spots & other must-see locations. The area is openly considered as one of the 'toniest' localities of the City. It has a number of historically important areas as well as touristy spots. Some of the same are;

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