Mumbai’s P North, South, and East wards face civic challenges ahead of BMC elections, with issues like waterlogging, traffic, and population density highlighted.
BMC Elections: Overview of P North, South, and East Wards
The BMC elections are approaching. Mid-day examines the P North, South, and East wards. These areas are known for coastal regions, green zones, and business hubs.
The P North ward had a population of about 12 lakh people. It was the largest administrative ward in the city. Even after the split of P North ward, it remains the most populated area in Mumbai. Andheri and Vile Parle also have high demand for residential spaces in new high-rise buildings.
P North sees a large floating population daily. This is due to business centers like NESCO and Nirlon Knowledge Park along the Western Express Highway. This leads to traffic jams during peak hours. The Malad Subway is also a notorious waterlogging spot in P North ward.
P North Ward Details
| Area | Population | Density | Chronic Waterlogging Spots | Vulnerable Settlements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versova, Andheri West | 9,41,366 | 202 | 10 | 7 (55,000 people) |
Open spaces in P North include 81 areas. The road concreting status is as follows: 51 partially completed, 77 completed, and 19 not started.
Electoral Wards in P North
| Ward | Population | SC Population | ST Population | Councillor (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electoral Ward 32 | 53,970 | 2,144 | 224 | Yogiraj Narayanrao Dabhadkar (BJP) |
| Electoral Ward 33 | 52,414 | 1,407 | 460 | Virendra Tukaram Choudhari (Cong) |
| Electoral Ward 34 | 58,910 | 2,297 | 214 | Qumarjahan Siddiqui (Cong) |
| Electoral Ward 35 | 55,428 | 1,051 | 416 | Sejal Prashant Desai (BJP) |
P South Ward Details
The P South ward includes parts of Goregaon and Malad. It is close to natural areas like Aarey. The population of P South is 4,63,507, with a density of 183.
Chronic waterlogging spots in P South include 4 areas, such as Oberoi Mall in Goregaon. There are 2 landslide-prone locations in vulnerable settlements. The area has 9 open spaces.
Electoral Wards in P South
| Ward | Population | SC Population | ST Population | Councillor (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electoral Ward 50 | 56,231 | 1,625 | 633 | Deepak Jayprakash Thakur (BJP) |
| Electoral Ward 51 | 45,814 | 1,019 | 415 | Swapnil Mohan Tembvalkar (Shiv Sena) |
| Electoral Ward 52 | 47,793 | 3,934 | 1,289 | Priti Manoj Satam (BJP) |
| Electoral Ward 53 | 53,970 | 2,144 | 224 | Rekha Dadasaheb Ramvanshi (Shiv Sena) |
Conclusion
The P North and P South wards are significant for their populations and business activities. The upcoming BMC elections will be crucial for these areas.
