Area Overview
What makes Vikhroli East special
Vikhroli East runs from the Central line across to the Eastern Express Highway, a dense colony belt built largely around Kannamwar Nagar and Tagore Nagar from the 1960s.
Metro Line 4 runs the highway, and the JVLR at Kanjurmarg gives road access west to Powai and Andheri. Newer towers are rising along the highway corridor on former industrial land.
It is functional rather than distinctive, with limited retail of its own, and residents lean on Ghatkopar and Powai. What it offers is low pricing on a well-connected stretch.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A settled, largely middle-income population across the Kannamwar Nagar and Tagore Nagar colonies, with a growing professional presence in the newer towers.
Languages
Official language: Marathi, and Vikhroli East is strongly Marathi-speaking across the colony belt.
Communities
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Largest community, colony roots
North Indian
Large service-sector group
Tamil
Established colony community
Hindu (Gujarati)
Trade and retail community
Christian
Small, long-established
A working, largely Maharashtrian suburb built around the Kannamwar Nagar and Tagore Nagar colonies from the 1960s.
Typical Residents
36%
Families
Colony and multi-generational households
26%
Young Professionals
Powai, BKC, services
16%
Trade & Services
Local business owners
12%
Singles / Couples
Shared and PG rentals
10%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Vikhroli East
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹1800 mall dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Vikhroli station food strip₹20–100
Vada Pav, Misal
- Kannamwar Nagar market eateries₹70–180
Thali, South Indian
- Highway service road stalls₹40–130
Rolls, Chinese
- Tagore Nagar food carts₹40–130
Chaat, Frankie
- R City Mall food court (4 km)₹250–600
Multi-cuisine
Popular Restaurants
- Mainland China (R City)₹1200–1800
Chinese
- Barbeque Nation (R City)₹1300–1700
Grill Buffet
- Kareem’s (Powai)₹800–1400
Mughlai
- Sigree Global Grill (Ghatkopar)₹1100–1600
North Indian, Grill
- Basilico (Powai)₹900–1500
Continental, Cafe
Cafes & Bars
- Starbucks (R City Mall)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- Chaayos (Vikhroli)₹200–450
Chai, Snacks
- Hoppipola (Powai)₹900–1600
Bar, Pub Food
- Cafe Coffee Day (Vikhroli East)₹200–450
Coffee, Bites
- Local Irani cafes₹20–100
Chai, Bun Maska
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Vikhroli East
Exceptionally Connected
Central Line • Metro Line 4 • EEH • Powai 6 km
Local Train
Vikhroli on the Central line, with fast-train stops. CSMT in about 35 min.
Metro
Metro Line 4 runs along the Eastern Express Highway, with stations serving the belt. Line 6 will meet it at Kanjurmarg.
Airport
Domestic T1 about 8 km, International T2 about 9 km via the JVLR.
Roads
Eastern Express Highway frontage, with the JVLR at Kanjurmarg west to Powai and LBS Marg to the west.
Commute Times from Vikhroli East
CSMT
35 min • Fast Train
Ghatkopar
6 min • Local Train
Powai
15 min • Cab
Kanjurmarg
4 min • Local Train
BKC
30 min • Cab
Thane
18 min • Local Train
Airport T2
25 min • Cab
R City Mall
10 min • Auto
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- IIT Bombay (Powai)6 km
Engineering • Institute of Eminence
- K.J. Somaiya College (Vidyavihar)5 km
Engineering • Autonomous
- Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College (Ghatkopar West)5 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- Vaze-Kelkar College (Mulund East)9 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- Vivekanand Education Society (Chembur)9 km
Engineering • Autonomous
- Mulund College of Commerce9 km
Commerce • Autonomous
Schools (K–12)
- Vikhroli Kannamwar Nagar schoolsWithin 1 km
SSC • Several across the colony
- Podar International (Kanjurmarg)3 km
CBSE / IGCSE • Well-regarded
- Hiranandani Foundation School (Powai)6 km
ICSE • Premium
- Garodia International (Ghatkopar East)5 km
IGCSE / ICSE • Premium
- Somaiya Vidyavihar School (Vidyavihar)5 km
ICSE • Large campus
- Nahar International (Chandivali)8 km
IB / IGCSE • International
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Kannamwar Nagar gardens
- Vikhroli hill-side land
- Powai Lake promenade (6 km)
- Society play areas
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Godrej Memorial Hospital (Vikhroli) — 1.5 km
- Hiranandani Hospital (Powai) — 6 km
- Rajawadi Hospital (Ghatkopar) — 5 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Powai Lake (6 km)
- R City Mall (4 km) (cinema & retail)
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park (8 km)
- Local reading rooms
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹350/day • Gyms • Cafes • Metro on the highway
Coworking Spaces
- Awfis (Powai)
- Regus (Powai)
- IndiQube (Vikhroli)
- 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
- Powai pub cluster 15 min away
- Mall bars at R City
- Bars open till 12:30 am
- Quiet in the colonies
Vikhroli East vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Vikhroli East is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Vikhroli East | Vikhroli West | Kanjurmarg East | Bhandup East | Ghatkopar East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹19K–29K | ₹20K–30K | ₹19K–27K | ₹16K–24K | ₹24K–37K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹33K–60K | ₹34K–62K | ₹32K–56K | ₹28K–50K | ₹42K–78K |
| Premium Rent | ₹86K–1.92L | ₹88K–1.98L | ₹83K–1.79L | ₹73K–1.6L | ₹1.09L–2.5L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.48L–3.9L | ₹1.53L–4.03L | ₹1.44L–3.64L | ₹1.26L–3.25L | ₹1.89L–5.07L |
| Train Station | Yes (Central) | Yes (Central) | Yes (Central) | Yes (Central) | Yes (Central) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Yes (Line 4) | Line 4 (2 km) | Line 4 & 6 | Yes (Line 4) |
| Airport Distance | Line 1 terminus | 9 km | 10 km | 10 km | 12 km |
| Nightlife | 7 km | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Education Hub | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Very Good | Beach Access | 12 km | 12 km | 13 km | 14 km |
| Safety Rating | 10 km | 3.8/5 | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.0/5 | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Green Spaces | Very Good | Good | Good | Good | Very Good |
| Good | Expat Friendly | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Why choose Vikhroli East?
Vikhroli East is low pricing on a genuinely well-connected stretch. A Central line station with fast trains, CSMT in thirty-five minutes, Metro Line 4 on the highway, Powai fifteen minutes west and the airport in twenty-five. The trade-offs are a dense colony streetscape, limited retail of its own, highway noise on the frontage, and a belt that is functional rather than distinctive.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Kannamwar Nagar gardens
Colony gardens through the Kannamwar Nagar layout, with walking loops and play areas.
Best for: Morning walks & play areas
Vikhroli hill-side land
Open scrub and hill land at the eastern edge, used for early-morning walking.
Best for: Early walks
Powai Lake promenade
Lakeside walking stretch about 6 km west, with hill views and early opening hours.
Best for: Weekend walks
Entertainment & Things to Do
R City Mall (4 km), Powai Plaza (6 km), Kannamwar Nagar market
Powai Lake (6 km),, IIT Bombay campus (6 km),, Sanjay Gandhi National Park (8 km)
Vikhroli sports ground, Powai Gymkhana (6 km), Local cricket grounds
Vikhroli temples, Local churches & mosques
Daily Living in Vikhroli East: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- DMart (Vikhroli)
- Reliance Smart
- Kannamwar Nagar 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
- Local branded gyms
- Cult.fit (Powai)
- Local gyms from ₹900/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
- Colony parking varies
- Street parking limited
- Paid lots at R City
- Autos abundant
Libraries
- Ward library
- Local reading rooms
- Somaiya campus library (5 km)
- Book stores at R City
Property Prices in Vikhroli East
Average monthly rents in Vikhroli East (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹9K – ₹13K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹14K – ₹20K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹19K – ₹31K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹33K – ₹60K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹51K – ₹99K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹86K – ₹1.92L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.48L – ₹3.9L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Prices vary between the newer highway-corridor towers and the older Kannamwar Nagar and Tagore Nagar colony stock. Newer towers command 30–45% premiums. Deposit is typically 3–6 months rent.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Vikhroli East
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Vikhroli station on the Central line with fast-train stops
- ✓CSMT in about thirty-five minutes — the shortest on this zone
- ✓Metro Line 4 along the Eastern Express Highway
- ✓Powai about fifteen minutes west by road
- ✓Godrej Memorial Hospital about 1.5 km away
- ✓Airport about 9 km — around twenty-five minutes
- ✓R City Mall about 4 km for retail and cinema
- ✓Ghatkopar six minutes south by train
- ✓Rental yields around 4–4.5%
- ✓Newer tower supply on former industrial land
What to Watch Out For
- Dense colony streetscape — functional rather than distinctive
- Limited retail of its own; most shopping is Ghatkopar or Powai
- Eastern Express Highway noise on the frontage buildings
- Metro Line 4 construction has disrupted the highway corridor
- Older Kannamwar Nagar and Tagore Nagar stock is ageing
- Waterlogging on low-lying stretches during heavy monsoon
- Air quality suffers from highway and industrial traffic
- Very quiet after 10 pm with limited late-night options
- Redevelopment status is unresolved in many colony buildings
- Resale liquidity is thinner than Ghatkopar or Powai
Renting in Vikhroli East: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.3
Connectivity
3.4
Lifestyle
3.8
Safety
3.7
Environment
