C.G.S. colony, Mumbai

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C.G.S. colony is Asia's largest housing colony to provide housing to employees and staff of any central government body/organisation. C.G.S. is derived from Central Government Employees Society - the "E" is not used usually because saying "CGS" is much easier and faster than saying "CGES", but C.G.E.S. is the official short-form. The colony is located approximately mid-way of the King's Circle and Koliwada or Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar railway stations. Walking time between C.G.S. and both stations is an average of 20 minutes. ()

Coordinates: 19°0'59"N, 72°51'24"E

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C.G.S. colony – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sewri Fort, Shivaji Park, Sewri Christian Cemetery, Shivaji Mandir.

1.1 miS
Archaeological site
Sewri Fort, Mumbai
29 min walk • The Sewri Fort is a fort in Mumbai built by the British at Sewri. Built in 1680, fort served as a watch tower, atop a quarried hill overlooking the Mumbai harbour.
1.4 miNW
Memorial
Shivaji Park, Mumbai
37 min walk • Shivaji Park, officially Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park, is a public park situated in Dadar, Mumbai. It is the largest park in the island city.
1.1 miS
Cemetery
Sewri Christian Cemetery, Mumbai
29 min walk • The Sewri Christian Cemetery in Sewri, Mumbai, India, was established by Arthur Crawford, the first Municipal Commissioner of Bombay as a location for European burials. The land was acquired from the Agri-Horticulture Society's gardens in 1865.
1 miNW
Theater
Shivaji Mandir, Mumbai
27 min walk • Shivaji Mandir is a theatre auditorium located in Dadar, Mumbai, India. Opened on 3 May 1965 as the first closed auditorium in Dadar, the theater remains a landmark.
1 miE
Universities and schools
Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai
26 min walk • Vidyalankar Institute of Technology is an engineering degree college affiliated to University of Mumbai, India and approved by the All India Council For Technical Education. It has been accredited by National assessment and accreditation with A+ grade in 2019.
0.5 miN
Universities and schools
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
14 min walk • Institute of Chemical Technology is a state-funded deemed university in Mumbai, India. The institute also has campuses at Bhubaneswar, Odisha and Jalna, Marathwada. It is focused on training and research in fields of chemical engineering, chemical technology, and pharmacy.
1.4 miNW
Memorial
Shivaji Park Residential Zone, Mumbai
36 min walk • The Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park Residential Zone is a precinct consisting of 187 residential buildings that were built as part of the Chatrapati Shivaji MaharajPark scheme in Dadar, Mumbai.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Sewri, Mumbai
28 min walk • Sewri is a locality along the eastern edge of South Mumbai, in Maharashtra, India. It is also the name of a railway station on the Central Railway Harbour Line. Sewri was a small hamlet on the eastern shore of the Parel island, one of the original seven islands of Bombay. Sewri has a fort that dates back to 1770.
0.7 miW
Church
St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, Mumbai
17 min walk • St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral is the first Parish of the Mumbai Orthodox Diocese of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Mumbai.
0.7 miN
19°1'37"N • 72°51'24"E
Shree Marubai Gavdevi Mandir, Mumbai
19 min walk • Temple
0.8 miW
Neighbourhood
Dadar, Mumbai
20 min walk • Dadar is the first planned area of Mumbai. It is a densely populated residential and shopping neighbourhood. It is also a prominent railway and bus service hub with local and national connectivity. Dadar is also a hub for the city's Marathi culture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to C.G.S. colony?

Nearby attractions include Wadala Market, Mumbai (4 min walk), Dadar Parsi Colony, Mumbai (10 min walk), Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai (14 min walk), Hindu Colony, Mumbai (16 min walk).

How to get to C.G.S. colony by public transport?

The nearest stations to C.G.S. colony:

Train

Vadala Road (5 min walk)
Wadala Bridge (5 min walk)

Bus

Wadala Depot (8 min walk)
Asiad MSRTC Stand (18 min walk)