Churchgate
Churchgate (Marathi pronunciation: [t͡ʃəɾt͡ʃɡeːʈ]) 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 Churchgate, 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.
Churchgate | |
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Neighbourhood | |
 The original gate which led to the present day St. Thomas Cathedral in 1863 was later dismantled. | |
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| Coordinates: 18.93°N 72.82°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Mumbai City |
| City | Mumbai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 400020 |
| Area code(s) | 022 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 01 |
| Civic agency | BMC |
Mumbai in the 1860s with Church Gate visible in the background.
Churchgate is also a major railway terminus on the Western line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway.
Colleges
Nearby areas
Some tourist spots in the Churchgate area are:
Notable hotels
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