Area Overview
What makes Majiwada special
Majiwada is the junction where the Eastern Express Highway meets the road toward Ghodbunder, and it functions as the gateway between central Thane and the growth corridor.
Viviana Mall sits here, the largest retail centre in Thane, alongside a cluster of hotels and offices that make this one of the busier commercial nodes in the city.
Residential stock is a mix of older society housing and newer towers, with Thane station about 3 km and Jupiter Hospital close by on the highway.
Who Lives Here
Demographics, languages & community
Population
A mixed, largely middle and upper-middle income population, with long-settled Marathi families alongside newer apartment residents.
Languages
Official language: Marathi. Gujarati and Hindi are common across the commercial belt.
Communities
Hindu (Maharashtrian)
Largest community, long-settled
Hindu (Gujarati)
Established business community
North Indian
Professional population
Jain
Business community
Muslim & Others
Established communities
A junction settlement that became one of Thane’s main commercial nodes with the arrival of Viviana Mall and the corridor.
Typical Residents
46%
Families
Society and apartment households
24%
Young Professionals
Mumbai and Thane commuters
16%
Business Owners
Retail and hospitality trade
8%
Singles / Shared
Rental housing
6%
Retirees
Long-term residents
Food & Dining
From street food to fine dining
Taste of Majiwada
From ₹20 street snacks to ₹3000 fine dining
Cheap Eats & Street Food
- Viviana Mall food court₹250–600
Multi-cuisine
- Local Maharashtrian khanavals₹80–200
Thali, Home-style
- Junction food carts₹20–100
Vada Pav, Chaat
- Local Gujarati thali houses₹250–500
Gujarati Thali
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Khari, Chai
Popular Restaurants
- Viviana Mall restaurants₹700–1500
Multi-cuisine
- Hotel restaurants (Majiwada)₹1200–2400
Multi-cuisine
- Local multi-cuisine restaurants₹500–1200
North Indian, Continental
- Korum Mall restaurants (2 km)₹600–1400
Multi-cuisine
- Talao Pali restaurants (4 km)₹500–1200
Multi-cuisine
Cafes & Bars
- Starbucks (Viviana Mall)₹300–700
Coffee, Brunch
- Third Wave Coffee (Viviana Mall)₹250–600
Specialty Coffee
- Cafe Coffee Day (Majiwada)₹200–450
Coffee, Bites
- Hotel lobby cafes₹400–900
Coffee, Patisserie
- Local bakeries₹20–100
Bakes, Chai
Transport & Commuting
Getting around from Majiwada
Exceptionally Connected
Viviana Mall • Highway Junction • Station 3 km • Metro Line 4 (coming)
Local Train
Thane station on the Central Line is about 3 km south.
Metro
No operating metro. Mumbai Metro Line 4 along the Eastern Express Highway is under construction with a station planned here.
Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport about 25 km south-west — around 62 minutes at peak.
Roads
The Eastern Express Highway meets the Ghodbunder Road approach at the Majiwada flyover.
Commute Times from Majiwada
Thane Station
10 min • Road
Kapurbawdi
5 min • Road
Talao Pali
10 min • Road
Pokhran Road No. 2
8 min • Road
CST (Mumbai)
58 min • Train
Mulund
15 min • Road
Airport
62 min • Cab
Kasarvadavali
25 min • Road
Schools & Colleges
Schools, colleges & learning centres
Colleges & Universities
- Thane College of Engineering3 km
Engineering
- Vidya Prasarak Mandal’s Joshi-Bedekar College (Thane)4 km
Arts, Science, Commerce
- 4 km
- K G Joshi College of Arts (Thane)4 km
Arts & Commerce
- Mulund College of Commerce13 km
Commerce • Autonomous
- Local degree colleges (Thane West)Within 5 km
Arts & Commerce
Schools (K–12)
- Billabong High International (Thane)2 km
IGCSE • International
- Vasant Vihar High School (Pokhran Road)3 km
ICSE • Well-regarded
- Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School4 km
ICSE • Premium
- Hiranandani Foundation School (Estate)5 km
ICSE • Premium
- D.A.V. Public School (Thane)4 km
CBSE • Well-regarded
- Holy Cross Convent School (Thane)4 km
ICSE • Long-established
Family & Kids
Playgrounds, activities & healthcare
Family-Friendly Living
Parks, schools and hospitals — all within reach
Parks & Play
- Upvan Lake (3 km)
- Yeoor Hills (5 km)
- Local ward gardens
- Society gardens
- Multiple society playgrounds
Healthcare
- Jupiter Hospital (Eastern Express Highway) — 1 km
- Bethany Hospital (Vasant Vihar) — 3 km
- Civil Hospital (Thane) — 4 km
- Multiple local clinics — walkable
- 24/7 pharmacies — multiple
Weekend Activities
- Viviana Mall
- Upvan Lake (3 km) (lakeside promenade)
- Korum Mall (2 km)
- Yeoor Hills (5 km)
- Libraries & reading rooms
Young Professionals & Students
Coworking, fitness & social life
Work, Play, Repeat
Coworking from ₹600/day • Gyms • Cafes • Thane’s main retail node
Coworking Spaces
- Awfis (Majiwada)
- Regus (Wagle Estate)
- Local shared offices
- Day passes from ₹600
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 and hotel restaurants
- Bars close by 1.30 am
- Junction busy at most hours
- Quiet in the societies
Majiwada vs Nearby Areas
Side-by-side with nearby localities
A practical comparison to help you decide if Majiwada is the right fit versus neighbouring localities.
| Factor | Majiwada | Kapurbawdi | Thane West | Balkum | Kolbad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK Rent | ₹14K–22K | ₹14K–22K | ₹13K–20K | ₹13K–20K | ₹14K–22K |
| 2 BHK Rent | ₹25K–46K | ₹25K–46K | ₹23K–42K | ₹22K–41K | ₹25K–46K |
| Premium Rent | ₹65K–1.47L | ₹65K–1.47L | ₹60K–1.34L | ₹57K–1.31L | ₹65K–1.47L |
| Luxury Rent | ₹1.12L–2.99L | ₹1.12L–2.99L | ₹1.04L–2.73L | ₹99K–2.66L | ₹1.12L–2.99L |
| Train Station | Thane (3 km) | Thane (4 km) | Thane (2 km) | Thane (5 km) | Thane (4 km) |
| Metro Access | Metro Access | Line 4 (coming) | Line 4 (coming) | Line 4 (coming) | Line 4 (coming) |
| Airport Distance | Line 4 (coming) | 25 km | 26 km | 24 km | 27 km |
| Nightlife | 26 km | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Education Hub | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Good |
| Excellent | Beach Access | 33 km | 34 km | 32 km | 35 km |
| Safety Rating | 34 km | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Food Scene | 4.5/5 | Very Good | Good | Very Good | Good |
| Green Spaces | Good | Good | Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| Very Good | Expat Friendly | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Why choose Majiwada?
Majiwada is Thane’s main retail and commercial node — Viviana Mall on the doorstep, Jupiter Hospital within a kilometre, Billabong High within 2 km, Thane station about 3 km, and the Ghodbunder corridor beginning here. Metro Line 4 is planned through the junction. The trade-offs are heavy junction congestion, noise at most hours, and prices among the higher bands in Thane.
Parks & Outdoors
Green spaces and recreation
Parks & Gardens
Upvan Lake
A large lake about 3 km away with a landscaped promenade.
Best for: Evening walks
Yeoor Hills
Forested hills about 5 km west, part of the national park range.
Best for: Morning walks & fresh air
Society gardens
Landscaped gardens inside the newer towers, with play areas.
Best for: Families
Entertainment & Things to Do
Viviana Mall (walkable), Korum Mall (2 km), Local retail
Viviana Mall,, Upvan Lake (3 km),, Yeoor Hills (5 km)
Society clubhouses, Local gymkhanas, Hotel gyms & pools
Majiwada temples, Local shrines
Daily Living in Majiwada: Shops, Banks & Services
Supermarkets, services & essentials
Supermarkets
- Viviana Mall
- Local produce markets
- Korum Mall (2 km)
- 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
- Hotel gyms & pools
- Cult.fit (Majiwada)
- Society clubhouse gyms
- 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
- Mall parking available
- Junction parking very tight
- Society parking standard
- Autos & cabs abundant
Libraries
- Thane Municipal library (4 km)
- Local reading rooms
- School libraries
- Bookstores at Viviana
Property Prices in Majiwada
Average monthly rents in Majiwada (2026 estimates)
| Type | Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| PG / Shared | ₹7K – ₹10K | Students / Young professionals |
| 1 RK | ₹10K – ₹16K | Singles |
| 1 BHK | ₹14K – ₹24K | Couples / Young professionals |
| 2 BHK | ₹25K – ₹46K | Small families |
| 3 BHK | ₹39K – ₹76K | Families |
| 3 BHK Premium | ₹65K – ₹1.47L | Affluent families / Expats |
| Penthouse / Villa | ₹1.12L – ₹2.99L | HNIs / Senior management |
Note: Prices are quoted on a built-up basis. Junction-facing and interior stock differ sharply in both price and quiet. Deposit in the Mumbai region is typically 3–6 months rent.
Pros and Cons of Renting in Majiwada
What you should know before moving
What's Great
- ✓Viviana Mall on the doorstep — the largest retail centre in Thane
- ✓Jupiter Hospital within a kilometre
- ✓Billabong High International within 2 km
- ✓Thane station about 3 km
- ✓Thane College of Engineering about 3 km
- ✓Upvan Lake about 3 km, Yeoor Hills about 5 km
- ✓The gateway to the Ghodbunder corridor
- ✓Metro Line 4 planned through the junction
- ✓A deep serviced-apartment market from the hotel cluster
- ✓Korum Mall about 2 km
What to Watch Out For
- The junction congests heavily and is noisy at most hours
- Prices are among the higher bands in Thane
- No operating metro — Line 4 is under construction
- Mall and hotel traffic adds to junction congestion at weekends
- Air quality suffers from highway traffic
- The airport is about 25 km, around sixty-two minutes
- Junction-facing addresses are noisy
- Limited new supply outside redevelopment
- Rental yields around 3.5–4% for the price point
- Ghodbunder Road congestion affects journeys north-west
Renting in Majiwada: Pro Tips
Locality Ratings
4.4
Connectivity
2.9
Lifestyle
4.1
Safety
4.0
Environment
