Khar Danda
Khar Danda is a major village on the Salsette Island of Mumbai, India. Located on the north-western coast of Bandra district. It is a fishing village inhabited by the Koli & East Indian Catholics who are also the original inhabitants of the city and suburb of Mumbai. This village is famously known for its quaint fishing business, modern piers, colorful fishing vessels, and traditional homemade soft liquor extracted from fermented fruits known as Sara, in ancient Hindi known as Sura (alcoholic drink).
Khar Danda Koliwada
Danda Gaothan | |
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Village | |
| Nickname: Danda Gaon | |
Khar Danda Koliwada Location in Mumbai, India | |
| Coordinates: 19.07°N 72.82°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Mumbai Suburban |
| City | Mumbai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17,583 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Koli, East Indian Catholics. |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 400052 |
| Area code | 022 |
| Civic agency | BMC |
| Website | https://khardanda.godaddysites.com/ |
It is also an eponym for Khar Road. One of the oldest settlements in Mumbai and the original inhabitants of Mumbai have been living here for centuries.
Khar Danda is a popular location considered while shooting Bollywood, Hollywood movies and documentaries. Several blockbuster movies have been shot here including Akshay Kumar's Special 26.