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Worli Varaḷī | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
 Worli skyline as seen over theBandra Worli Sea Link | |
  Worli | |
| Coordinates:19°00′00″N72°48′54″E / 19.00°N 72.815°E /19.00; 72.815 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Mumbai City |
| City | Mumbai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) |
| Demonym(s) | Worlikar, Varaḷīkar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 400018 and 400030 |
| Area code | 022 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 01 |
| Civic agency | BMC |
Worli (ISO:Varaḷī,[ʋəɾ(ə)ɭiː]) is a locality in centralMumbai, inMaharashtra,India. It is one of the four peninsulas of Mumbai, with the others beingColaba,Bandra, andMalabar Hill. The sea connects it withVandre via theBandra-Worli Sea Link. Historic spellings include Warli, Worlee, Varli, and Varel.[1] Originally, Worli was a separate island—one of theSeven Islands of Bombay—which were ceded by thePortuguese toEngland in 1661; it was linked up with the other islands in the 19th century.
In the 1990s, a group of terrorists attacked a building in Worli as well as major buildings in the city.[2]
Worli is located along the western coastline of Mumbai, bordered by theArabian Sea to the west,Lower Parel to the east,Prabhadevi to the north, andHaji Ali to the south. The neighbourhood enjoys a prime location and excellent connectivity via major roads and railway lines.
Worli was originally a fishing village inhabited by theKoli community. DuringBritish rule, Worli underwent significant urbanisation and became an important part of Mumbai’s development. The construction of major infrastructure projects, including theBandra-Worli Sea Link, further boosted its importance in the city's landscape. The Mumbai Police andBPT set up their quarters near Worli Seaface in the 1970s.
A landmark cable-stayed bridge that connects Worli to Bandra, reducing travel time and enhancing connectivity between South Mumbai and the western suburbs.[citation needed]
Built by the British in the 17th century,Worli Fort is an important historical monument that overlooks the Arabian Sea.[citation needed]
Worli is well-connected by various modes of transportation:
The area is accessible via key roads such as:
It will soon be connected by the Trans harbor Coastal road connector.[citation needed]
The closest railway stations areLower Parel andMahalaxmi on the Western Line.
It is well connected by theBEST bus service and a depot near Worli Naka, called Worli Agar.[citation needed]
Worli is home to several reputed educational institutions, including:
In October 2019,Aaditya Thackeray contested the2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election from theWorli constituency and he is currently theMLA ofWorli.[3]
Famous Indian celebrities, as well as celebrity couples, reside in the Worli area of Mumbai:
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