Panvel

Panvel (Marathi pronunciation: [pənʋeːl]) is a city and taluka in Raigad district of Maharashtra, India. It is highly populated due to its closeness to Mumbai. Panvel is also governed for development purpose by the body of Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Panvel Municipal Corporation is the first Municipal Corporation in Raigad and the 27th Municipal corporation of Maharashtra State.

Panvel
Panvel
Location in Mumbai environs
Coordinates: 18°59′40″N 73°06′50″E
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictRaigad
Panvel Municipal Council25 August 1852 (Upgraded to Municipal corporation by inclusion of CIDCO colonies in October 2016)
Named forPaneli
Government
  BodyPanvel Municipal Corporation
  Municipal CommissionerDr.Ganesh Deshmukh (IRS)
  MayorDr. Kavita Choutmol (BJP)
Area
  Total110.06 km2 (42.49 sq mi)
Elevation
28 m (92 ft)
Population
 (2021)
  Total311,434
  Density4,632.94/km2 (11,999.3/sq mi)
DemonymPanvelkar/Panvelite
Languages
  OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
410206/ 410217/ 410208/410218.
Telephone code022
Vehicle registrationMH-46 (Navi Mumbai's Raigad district)
Civic agencyPanvel Municipal Corporation (PMC)
Websitewww.panvelcorporation.com
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