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Sion Sheev | |
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Neighborhood | |
 K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering & Information Technology near Everard Nagar, Sion | |
  Sion | |
| Coordinates:19°02′N72°52′E / 19.04°N 72.86°E /19.04; 72.86 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Mumbai City |
| City | Mumbai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 400022 |
| Area code | 022 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MH |
Sion (/ˈsaːjən/;IAST:Śīv[ʃiːʋ]) is a neighbourhood ofMumbai, Maharashtra, India. In the 17th century the village formed the boundary betweenMumbai andSalsette Island. One of the local historical places in Sion is a hilltop garden commonly known asSion Fort or Sheevon Killa in the Marathi language.
The name "Sion" is derived from theMarathi word "Sheev," which meansboundary, as it marked the northern limits of Mumbai during the British colonial era. The area has evolved from a historic outpost into a densely populated urban locality, hosting diverse communities and cultural landmarks.[1]In 1543, thePortuguese took possession of the largely uninhabitedislands of Bombay, naming it 'Sião', after a biblical hill in Palestine.[2] The Portuguese gave theJesuit priests the sole ownership of some of these islands. The Jesuits then built achapel on the hill near the present-day railway station and named it after Mount Zion (Sion) in Jerusalem.[citation needed]
A relic from the British era,Sion Fort was built in the 17th century by the British East India Company. The fort, though in ruins, offers panoramic views of Mumbai and serves as a historical reminder of the city's colonial past.
A prominent church in Sion, this structure has been serving the local Christian community since the early 20th century.
Sion is well-connected through various modes of transportation, making commuting easy for residents and visitors.
Sion is witnessing increasing redevelopment efforts, with old housing societies being transformed into high-rise residential complexes. Infrastructure projects, including metro expansions and road widening initiatives, are expected to further enhance the locality’s livability.[4]
Sion is also a home to many educational institutes, including:
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