Worli

Worli (ISO: Varaḷī, [ʋəɾ(ə)ɭiː]) is a locality in central Mumbai in Maharashtra, India. It is one of the four peninsulas of Mumbai with the others being Colaba, Bandra and Malabar Hill. The sea connects it with Bandra via the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Historic spellings include Warli, Worlee, Varli, and Varel. Originally Worli was a separate island, one of the Seven Islands of Bombay which were ceded by the Portuguese to England in 1661; it was linked up with the other islands in the 19th century.

Worli
Varaḷī
Neighbourhood
Worli skyline as seen over the Bandra Worli Sea Link
Worli
Coordinates: 19.00°N 72.815°E / 19.00; 72.815
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictMumbai City
CityMumbai
Government
  TypeMunicipal Corporation
  BodyBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Demonym(s)Worlikar, Varaḷīkar
Languages
  OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
400018 and 400030
Area code022
Vehicle registrationMH 01
Civic agencyBMC

In the 1990s, a group of terrorists attacked a building in Worli as well as major buildings in the city.

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