Area Overview
What makes Kandivali East special
Kandivali East is built around the Thakur belt — Thakur Village and Thakur Complex, two planned township-scale developments that gave the suburb its schools, colleges and retail core in one go.
Growel’s 101 anchors the shopping, three Metro Line 7 stations run along the Western Express Highway, and Sanjay Gandhi National Park forms the eastern boundary.
It is a family suburb with unusually complete infrastructure for this far north: a college campus, several schools and a mall all inside the belt. The trade-off is a long commute and internal roads that were not built for current volumes.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
Settled middle-income families concentrated in the Thakur Village and Thakur Complex belts, with a strong Gujarati and Jain business presence.
Languages
Official language: Marathi. Gujarati is strong across the Thakur belt and in local business.
Communities
Hindu (Gujarati)
Strong business community
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Largest long-settled group
Jain
Very active business community
North Indian
Growing service-sector group
Muslim
Established presence
A largely post-1980s suburb, shaped by planned township development rather than old village settlement.
Typical Residents
36%
Families
Multi-generational households
23%
Young Professionals
IT, finance, services
17%
Business Owners
Trade and retail
14%
Students
Thakur College campuses
10%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Kandivali East
From ₹30 street snacks to ₹1800 mall dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Thakur Village food strip₹40–150
Chaat, Sandwiches
- Growel’s 101 food court₹250–550
Multi-cuisine
- Lokhandwala Kandivali eateries₹80–200
Thali, Chinese
- Kandivali station market₹30–100
Vada Pav, Dosa
- Thakur Complex snack carts₹50–150
Frankie, Pav Bhaji
Popular Restaurants
- Barbeque Nation (Growel’s 101)₹1300–1700
Grill Buffet
- ₹1200–1800
- Sanskruti (Borivali)₹400–800
Gujarati Thali
- Persian Darbar (Kandivali)₹600–1100
Mughlai, Biryani
- Sigree Global Grill (Borivali)₹1100–1600
North Indian, Grill
Cafes & Bars
- Starbucks (Growel’s 101)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- Chaayos (Thakur Village)₹200–450
Chai, Snacks
- The Beer Cafe (Growel’s 101)₹700–1400
Beer, Bar Food
- Cafe Coffee Day (Thakur Complex)₹200–450
Coffee, Bites
- Local Irani cafes₹50–150
Chai, Bun Maska
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Kandivali East
Exceptionally Connected
Western Line • Metro 7 • WEH • National Park
Local Train
Kandivali station on the Western line, with fast-train stops. Churchgate in about 52 min.
Metro
Akurli, Kurar and Poisar stations on Line 7, running along the Western Express Highway.
Airport
Domestic T1 about 12 km, International T2 about 13 km via the Western Express Highway.
Roads
Western Express Highway frontage, Thakur Village internal roads, and the Kandivali subway to the west side.
Commute Times from Kandivali East
Churchgate
52 min • Fast Train
Andheri
18 min • Local Train
Borivali
5 min • Local Train
Goregaon
10 min • Local Train
BKC
45 min • Cab
Bandra
32 min • Local Train
Airport T2
30 min • Cab
Growel’s 101
5 min • Auto
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Thakur College of Science & Commerce0.5 km
Science & Commerce • Autonomous
- Thakur College of Engineering & Technology0.8 km
Engineering • Autonomous
- Thakur Institute of Management Studies0.8 km
Management
- Gokhale Education Society College (Borivali)5 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- St. Francis Institute of Technology (Borivali West)6 km
Engineering • Autonomous
- Patkar-Varde College (Goregaon West)7 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
Schools (K–12)
- Thakur Vidya Mandir0.5 km
CBSE • Large campus
- Children’s Academy (Thakur Complex)1 km
ICSE • Reputed
- Ryan International (Kandivali East)2 km
ICSE • Well-established
- Vibgyor High (Borivali)4 km
ICSE / IGCSE • Premium
- Oberoi International School (Goregaon East)6 km
IB • Premium
- St. Francis D’Assisi (Borivali West)6 km
ICSE • Long-established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Thakur Village gardens
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park edge
- Poisar municipal garden
- Society play areas
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Namaha Healthcare (Kandivali West) — 3 km
- Shatabdi Hospital (Kandivali West) — 3 km
- Apex Hospital (Borivali West) — 5 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park (4 km)
- Growel’s 101 Mall (cinema & retail)
- Aarey Colony (6 km)
- Local reading rooms
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹350/day • Gyms • Cafes • Mall and metro both close
Coworking Spaces
- Awfis (Thakur Complex)
- Regus (Malad West)
- Local shared offices
- Day passes from ₹350
Fitness & Gym
- Multiple branded gyms
- Yoga studios
- Society swimming pools
- Morning walking groups
Work Cafes
- Starbucks
- Chaayos
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Multiple chai tapris
Nightlife
- Mall-anchored bars
- Bars open till 12:30 am
- Malad strip 15 min away
- Quiet inside Thakur Village
Kandivali East vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Kandivali East is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Kandivali East | Kandivali West | Borivali East | Malad East | Goregaon East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹22K–33K | ₹23K–34K | ₹22K–31K | ₹22K–31K | ₹26K–41K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹38K–68K | ₹40K–70K | ₹38K–65K | ₹38K–65K | ₹45K–85K |
| Premium Rent | ₹99K–2.18L | ₹1.04L–2.24L | ₹99K–2.08L | ₹99K–2.08L | ₹1.17L–2.72L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.71L–4.42L | ₹1.8L–4.55L | ₹1.71L–4.22L | ₹1.71L–4.22L | ₹2.02L–5.52L |
| Train Station | Yes (Western) | Yes (Western) | Yes (Western) | Yes (Western) | Western + Harbour |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Yes (Line 7) | Yes (Line 2A) | Yes (Line 7) | Yes (Line 7) |
| Airport Distance | Yes (Line 7) | 13 km | 14 km | 15 km | 11 km |
| Nightlife | 9 km | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate |
| Education Hub | Good | Very Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Very Good | Beach Access | 10 km | 7 km | 12 km | 9 km |
| Safety Rating | 9 km | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.0/5 | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Green Spaces | Very Good | Good | Good | Excellent | Very Good |
| Very Good | Expat Friendly | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Why choose Kandivali East?
Kandivali East is unusually self-contained for this far north. The Thakur belt delivers a college campus, several schools, a clubhouse and Growel’s 101 inside the suburb, with three Metro Line 7 stops and a fast-train station. The trade-offs are a 52-minute run to Churchgate, internal roads that congest badly, and retail that stops at mall-level.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Thakur Village gardens
Landscaped township gardens with walking loops and play areas, maintained by the societies.
Best for: Morning walks & play areas
Poisar municipal garden
Ward-maintained neighbourhood garden with a walking loop and seating.
Best for: Quick evening breaks
Sanjay Gandhi National Park edge
The park boundary sits about 4 km east, with trails from the Borivali gate.
Best for: Weekend hikes & fresh air
Entertainment & Things to Do
Growel’s 101 (in suburb), Inorbit Malad (5 km), Thakur Village market
Sanjay Gandhi National Park (4 km),, Aarey Colony (6 km),, Kanheri Caves (7 km)
Thakur Village clubhouse, Local cricket grounds, Badminton academies
Kandivali temples, Local churches & mosques
Daily Living in Kandivali East: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- DMart (Kandivali East)
- Reliance Smart
- Thakur Village market
- Blinkit & Zepto delivery
Pharmacies
- Apollo Pharmacy
- Wellness Forever
- Multiple 24/7 stores
- Home delivery available
Banks & ATMs
- SBI, HDFC, ICICI
- Kotak, Axis Bank
- ATMs every 200m
- UPI widely accepted
Gyms & Fitness
- Gold's Gym (Kandivali)
- Cult.fit
- Local gyms from ₹1000/mo
- Yoga studios
Convenience
- 24/7 stores available
- Swiggy/Zomato active
- Laundry services
- Home services apps
Internet & Mobile
- Jio Fiber available
- Airtel Xstream
- Good 4G/5G coverage
- 100 Mbps from ₹699/mo
Parking
- Township parking standard
- Street parking tight
- Paid lots at Growel’s
- Autos abundant
Libraries
- Thakur College library
- Local reading rooms
- Ward library
- Book stores at Growel’s 101
Property Prices in Kandivali East
Average monthly rents in Kandivali East (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹11K – ₹15K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹16K – ₹23K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹22K – ₹35K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹38K – ₹68K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹59K – ₹1.12L | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹99K – ₹2.18L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.71L – ₹4.42L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Prices vary between the Thakur belt townships and the older stock along the highway. Township flats command 20–30% premiums. Deposit is typically 3–6 months rent.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Kandivali East
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Kandivali station on the Western line with fast-train stops
- ✓Three Metro Line 7 stations along the Western Express Highway
- ✓Thakur College campuses — engineering, management and science in the suburb
- ✓Thakur Vidya Mandir and Children’s Academy both within 1 km
- ✓Growel’s 101 Mall inside the suburb for retail and cinema
- ✓Sanjay Gandhi National Park about 4 km east
- ✓Township clubhouse amenities in the Thakur belt
- ✓Well below Andheri and Goregaon pricing for comparable infrastructure
- ✓Rental yields around 3.5–4%
- ✓Family-sized flats with reliable power and water
What to Watch Out For
- Churchgate is about 52 minutes even on a fast train
- Thakur belt internal roads congest badly through the evening
- Western Express Highway noise on the frontage buildings
- Retail stops at mall level; premium shopping means Malad or Andheri
- Waterlogging on low-lying stretches during heavy monsoon
- Airport is about 13 km — half an hour outside peak
- Metro Line 7 construction left road surfaces poor in places
- Older non-Thakur stock varies sharply in upkeep
- Parking is tight outside the townships
- Nightlife is thin — most of it sits inside the malls
Renting in Kandivali East: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.1
Connectivity
3.9
Lifestyle
4.1
Safety
4.0
Environment
