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Thane (; known as Thana, until 1996) is a metropolitan city located on the coast of Maharashtra in India and north-east of Mumbai. It is an immediate neighbour of Mumbai city proper, and a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. It is situated in the north-east of Salsette Island.
Thane city is situated entirely within Thane taluka, and serves as headquarters of Thane district. Thane city is the 15th most populous city in India, with a population of 1,890,000 according to the 2011 census.
The name Thane has been variously Romanised as Tana,. Thana,, cited in . Thâṇâ,. and Thame.. Ibn Battuta and Abulfeda knew it as KukinTana; Duarte Barbosa as TanaMayambu.. Before 1996, the city was called "Thana", the British spelling of the city.
The East India Company occupied Salsette Island, Thana Fort, Madh Fort and the island fort of Karanja at the start of First Anglo-Maratha War, but after a short time it was recaptured by the forces of Hari Pant and Tukoji Holkar. After the conclusion of the Treaty of Salbai, both Thana Fort and the island of Salsette were taken over by the British.
Temperature in Thane varies from 22 °C to 36 °C, with winter temperatures as low as 12 °C at night, and summer temperatures reaching 40 °C at noon. Lowest daytime temperatures are typically during the summer monsoon peak in July and August, when temperatures can plummet to 25 °C. Around 80% of the total annual rainfall is concentrated in June to October. The average annual rainfall is recorded at 2000–2500mm, and the humidity level ranges from 61% to 86%, rendering the area a humid zone.
Thane has been ranked 12th best "National Clean Air City" (under Category 1 >10L Population cities) in India according to 'Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 Results'
| 1 | Ambe Ghosale Lake | At Meenatai Thakare Chowk, Castle Mill Naka (Opposite Desai Bunglow) in Uthalsar Ward committee | 2.77 | ||
| 2 | Brahamala Lake | Near Babubhai Petrol Pump in Uthalsar Ward Committee | 0.5173 | ||
| 3 | Burbank Lake | Inside Hiranandani Estate, between Park Avenue and Wood Street. To the west of it is Lake Enclave. | 0.5857 | ||
| 4 | Datiwali Lake | East side of Diva station situated in the marshland of Ulhas river in Mumbra Ward Committee Area | 0.77 | ||
| 5 | Dawala Lake | At Ovala in Majiwada-Manpada Prabhag Samiti | 1.136 | ||
| 6 | Desai Lake | On westside of Ulhas River, in Desai village in Mumbra Ward Committee | 1.75 | ||
| 7 | Devasar Lake | At the end of Bhayanderpada at foothills of Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Majiwada-Manpada Ward Committee | 0.516 | ||
| 8 | Diaghar Lake | At the outskirts of Diaghar village in Mumbra Ward Committee | 0.363 | ||
| 9 | Diva Lake | Situated just outside Diva station in Mumbra Ward Committee | 0.405 | ||
| 10 | Gokul Nagar Lake | It is a small lake situated in the heart of the city in the midst of Gokulnagar slums in Uthalsar Ward Committee | 0.325 | ||
| 11 | Hariyali Lake | Near Thane Railway Station in Kopari Ward Committee | 0.7939 | ||
| 12 | Jail Lake | Opp. Post Office beside Jail Water Tank in Uthalsar Ward committee | 1.43 | ||
| 13 | Jogila Lake | Near Uthalsar Ward office | approx 0.1 | ||
| 14 | Kacharali Lake | Opp. TMC Head Office in Naupada Ward Committee | 2 | ||
| 15 | Kalwa Lake | Kalwa Ward office. Located close to railway station | 2 | ||
| 16 | Kasar-Wadavali Lake | Majivada, Manpada Ward office | 4.5173 | ||
| 17 | Kausa Lake | Mumbra Ward office, Kausa | 1.5173 | ||
| 18 | Kavesar Lake | Situated at Waghbill road | 2.1746 | ||
| 19 | Khardi Lake | The lake is situated in premises of khardipada, Shil | approx. 1.15 | ||
| 20 | Kharegaon Lake | Kalwa Ward office | 0.7377 | ||
| 21 | Khidkali Lake | Mumbra Ward office Khidkali Lake is situated on the eastern side of the Thane creek near the Shil phata | 1.7 | ||
| 22 | Kolbad Lake | Uthalsar Ward office | 1 | ||
| 23 | Kolshet Lake | Manpada Ward office | 1 | ||
| 24 | Makhamali Talav | Uthalsar Ward office | 1 | ||
| 25 | Masunda Lake (Talao Pali) | Masunda Lake (also known as Talao Pali) is located on West of Thane, in the heart of Thane city. The lake is surrounded by important historic places like Gadkari Rangayatan, St. John church, Kopineshwar temple and Jambli market. There is a Mahadev Dhyan Mandir at the centre of the lake and also a statue of Shivaji Maharaj near the lake. | 7.2 | ||
| 26 | Naar Lake | Naar Lake is situated on outskirts of Thane along the Ghodbunder road | 0.7550 | ||
| 27 | Phadakepada Lake | Mumbra Ward office | 1.71 | ||
| 28 | Railadevi Lake | Railadevi Ward office | 8 | ||
| 29 | Rewale Lake | Majivada-manpada Ward office | 0.5173 | ||
| 30 | Shill Lake | Mumbra Ward office | 6 | ||
| 31 | Shivaji Nagar, Balkumb Lake | The lake is situated along old agra road next to water supply line in Balkum area | 0.2247 | ||
| 32 | Siddheshwar Lake | Uthalsar Ward office | 3 | ||
| 33 | Upvan Lake | Lake is located at the foothills of Yeoor. A statue of Lord Shiva is situated in the middle of the lake. A Ganesh temple is situated near lake. | 6 | ||
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The primary language spoken in Thane is Marathi, with widespread understanding and usage of Hindi. Some of the East Indian families in the Khatri ward of Thane still speak Portuguese. Thane Gazetteer: Population: Christians – Speech . Maharashtra.gov.in. Retrieved 21 January 2012. About 1,800 of India's approximately 5,000 Jews live in Thane.
At the time of the 2011 census, 48.50% of the population spoke Marathi language, 19.59% Hindi, 12.99% Urdu, 3.93% Gujarati, 2.44% Bhojpuri, 1.37% Kannada, 1.29% Malayalam, 1.21% Bengali language, 1.15% Tamil language, 1.14% Marwari language and 0.94% Konkani language as their first language.
Thane is connected with neighbouring suburbs through Central and Trans-Harbour Line Suburban railway network. Thane is a railway junction for the Thane-Vashi & Panvel Harbour Line and Central Line. It is one of the busiest stations in India and handles 654,000 passengers daily. Thane is busiest railway station in Mumbai – Times Of India . Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com (19 May 2013). Retrieved 16 July 2013.
Thane railway station will soon be revamped, Work to start soon on Rs 800-crore project.
As of 2019, Wadala and Thane are being connected through a Metro line. Soon, take a metro from south Mumbai to Thane . Hindustan Times (23 April 2013). Retrieved 16 July 2013.
On 26 August 2015, the MMRDA sanctioned ₹354 billion for 118 km Mumbai Metro network. This includes a 40-km Wadala-Ghatkopar-Thane-Kasarvadavali Metro-4 corridor via Wadala GPO and R.A.Kidwai Marg costing ₹120 billion.
On 16 August 2024, the Union Government gave its approval for Thane Metro, a 29 km ring metro project. It will have 22 stations, and is expected to open in 2029. It will be executed by Maha Metro.
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| Ordinary | 7 | Bhayander Railway Station (West) | Ghodbunder Village | Kashimira Know your Town Better . Mira-Road.com. |
| Limited | 10 LTD | Bhayander Railway Station (West) | Thane Railway Station (East) | Ghodbunder Road |
| Ordinary | 29 | Mira Road Railway Station | Marathon Chowk (Teen Haath Naka) | Ghodbunder Road |
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