6 Aamchi Mumbai Facts You Didn’t Know!
The city of dreams, where people land up, with big ambitions of their own – that’s what Mumbai is all about. While we may know of its industrial looks, with serene seaside beaches, here are some interesting facts about Mumbai!
6 Aamchi Mumbai facts you didn’t know!
Aamchi Mumbai: literally translates as My Mumbai, is what locals prefer to call this mammoth city. Apart from the mind-boggling skyline, there’s a lot more to it than what you see! So here are 5 Mumbai facts you didn’t know!
1) Mumbai population facts
It’s not surprising that Mumbai is known to be the most populous city in India, given its population is over 22 million! So that would mean that each person has only 1.1 square meter of open space in the city! So much bheed-bhad!
Moreover, this population is just the ones living there! Just imagine the traffic when people come in from nearby places to work! But in spite of all this, This city is welcoming to all!
2) Mumbai is the alpha world city
Mumbai is not just a well-connected city when we talk about our country; it is also globally connected in terms of the world. It is a Global city or an Alpha World city that acts as a primary connection for the global economic network.
Also, almost 50% off international flow of goods come to India and leaves through the port of Mumbai. Crazy, isn’t it?!
3) Mumbai’s transport facts
While Mumbai’s lifeline depends on the local trains to get around the city, the city also relies on local transport to commute to work, educational institutes, and other places. Mumbai’s local train system is one of the largest in the country. It offers commute options to different places over the city.
Another interesting travel fact about Mumbai is the bus service. The bus service in the city was one of the first in the country to run successfully in the city. The first bus in India was started here in the year 1926. And the first route of the bus was started from Afghan Church and Crawford Market.
4) The flamingo phenomenon
Flamingoes are beautiful birds that are found in Africa, Asia, and Europe. When you want to see these birds, you don’t need to go that far. If you are a resident, you are in luck!
One can find them at Sewri and Bhandup area from the months of October to March. Moreover, many photographers come to these areas to catch the perfect photograph of Flamingos in their camera. So this city is metro as well as a second home to these beautiful creatures!
5) Mumbai Dabbawalas facts
A system over a hundred years old, the dabbawalla’s are the best at what they do. Most office goers prefer home-cooked food, and the Dabbawalas have derived the perfect solution.
These 5000+ dabbawallas are usually split-up into 200 teams of 25 people each. Also, they manage everything from the pick-up to delivery by themselves. If you weren’t already impressed, Forbes awarded a six-sigma rating for quality assurance for the process. Ghar ka khana, anyone?
6) Mumbai is a home to research!
This ciy isn’t all about offices and traffic and food! Apart from flamingos and UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Elephanta caves, it also houses major scientific institutions.
The city some of the most esteemed scientific and research institutes like Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Department of Atomic Energy, and so on. No wonder students want to come to this city!
Well, Mumbai is much more than these facts! It’s a feeling, an emotion, and an experience worth your time!
It's a city that never sleeps. A city that never stops! Get a week off and go to Mumbai! See it's beautiful beaches and amazing skylines! Eat the street vendor ke idli vada and upma! Eat vada pav and Chowpatty ki chuski! Feel the sea breeze and the love evryone has to offer!
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Till then, stay safe at home and eat vada pav!
