Mumbai’s T ward features low population density, planned residential areas, and active civic participation, with traffic and waterlogging challenges
BMC Election Overview for T Ward
As the BMC election approaches, mid-day examines T ward, known for its low population density and active civic engagement from residents.
Geographical and Demographic Features
T ward is located at the northernmost limit of Greater Mumbai in the eastern suburbs. It features wide roads and planned residential areas, including Devidayal Layout and Gavde Venze residential scheme. The ward also has several townships, residential high-rises, and industrial areas with pharmaceutical companies. Vihar Lake, situated inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park, is also part of this ward.
Transport and Connectivity
Before the abolition of Octroi, the ward had two checkpoints for city entry. Two major roads run through T ward: one connects Mumbai to cities in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) like Thane, Kalyan Dombivli, and Bhiwadi, while the other is the Eastern Express Highway and LBS Road. These roads often cause traffic jams during peak morning and evening hours.
Population and Civic Engagement
T ward has a low population density of 80 people per square kilometer. It also has one of the most balanced male-female ratios among its voters. Residents actively participate in civic matters. In December 2025, residents clashed with unauthorized hawkers in Mulund, causing traffic jams and pedestrian inconvenience.
Ward Details
| Area | Population | SC Population | ST Population | Municipal Councillor (2017) | Votes Received | Total Votes Cast | Winning Margin | Ward Reservation (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhandup, Mulund West | 341,463 | – | – | Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak (BJP) | 14,063 | 26,904 | 52% | Women |
| Tambe Nagar, Indira Nagar, Siddharth Nagar | 61,709 | 5,737 | 1,274 | Prakash Kashinath Gangadhare (BJP) | 12,546 | 30,167 | 42% | Open |
| Gavhanpada, Nilam Nagar, Sajjanwadi | 52,962 | 2,485 | 1,288 | Rajani Naresh Keni (BJP) | 9,866 | 26,586 | 37% | OBC Women |
| Hari Om Nagar, MHADA Colony | 49,956 | 2,707 | 1,297 | Prabhakar Shinde (BJP) | 6,818 | 23,878 | 29% | Open |
| Mulund BEST bus depot, St Pious Colony | 54,879 | 1,777 | 946 | Samita Vinod Kamble (BJP) | 10,505 | 28,921 | 36% | Open |
| Rahul Nagar, Moti Nagar | 60,886 | 7,355 | 1,123 | Neil Kirit Somaiya (BJP) | 9,586 | 27,271 | 35% | OBC Women |
Road Concreting Status
The status of road concreting in T ward is as follows:
- Partially completed: 23
- Completed: 18
- Not started: 29
