Vasai is the 5th Largest City of Maharashtra
Vasai is a historical place and city near to Mumbai Suburb area which come in Palghar District now, but before 2014, it was come in the Thane District.
We all know, not only British but also Portuguese has ruled over India and Vasai is one of the Point where Portuguese was ruling on us around 1739 and That time Vasai fort was build to protect the colony and participate in the deal of Spice trade and Silk Route for more profit.
The Vasai name is derived from Sanskrit word “Waas” which means Residence and according to the name it has become a developed residential area in current time. All upcoming development work will change the city view.
Currently Vasai is the most populated city of Palghar district where all the religion of people are living and total population of the city is more than 12 Lacs.
| Vasai Virar City | Total | Male | Female |
| City Population | 1,222,390 | 648,172 | 574,218 |
| Literates | 952,411 | 522,814 | 429,597 |
| Children (0-6) | 147,102 | 76,993 | 70,109 |
| Average Literacy (%) | 88.57% | 91.53% | 85.22% |
What make special to VASAI
Vasai is 5th largest city of Maharashtra. Vasai has 7 beaches and 8 mega Townships projects, Portuguese Historical Ports, More than 500 hundred Industries and more than 3 billion sqft. area.
Why Vasai is so good for Living
Vasai-Virar has its own municipal corporation which is know as (VVMC) who take care of the city infrastructure. Vasai-Virar is a well known location for a middle class budget homes property. There are many projects and well developed society. Vasai is very good locality and all the basic amenities like Hospitals, Schools, Colleges and markets are available nearby.
Best Places in Vasai to Visit
- Tungareshwar Temple
- Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bassien Fort
- Lodha Dam
- Suruchi Beach
- Sargam Water Park
Nature & Divine
Vasai-Virar is not only known for development work but also it carries a natural beauty and divine places. Tungareshwar wildlife Sanctuary is love at first sight for all people who wants to take a breath from a long hectic schedule of life. lots of rare wild life come to see in this place. It also makes people surprised by Ganeshpuri and Vajreshwari hot water springs and beautiful view of Tansa river.
Vasai-Virar also attract religious tourist, they all come from different place to Visit in the city. There are Temples like Tungareshwar Temple, Jeevdani Temple, Shree Durga Parmeshwar Ganpati temple and may more.
How it is improving standard of life of the people.
For better lifestyle and improvement in standard of life people need a good social infrastructures which facilitate to people and develop a better society. Vasai related all fulfill all the social needs and requirement because that people are looking more in this city.
List of School, Colleges & Hospitals
| SCHOOL | COLLEGES | HOSPITALS |
| BKS ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL | AV COLLEGE OF ARTS | IASIS HOSPITAL |
| HOLY FAMILY CONVENT SCHOOL & JUNIOR COLLEGE | KM COLLEGE OF COMMERCE | CARDIAL GRACIAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL |
| SANT FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL | ESA COLLEGE OF COMMERCE | PLATINUM HOSPITAL |
| JB LUDHIYANI HOGH SCHOOL | VIVA JUNIOR COLLEGE OF COMMERCE | GOLDEN PARK HOSPITAL |
| SETH VIDYA MANDIR HIGH SCHOOL | ST. ALOYSIUS JUNIOR COLLEGE | NAVJEEVAN HOSPITAL |
| HOLY PARADISE HIGH SCHOOL | RB HARRIS JUNUOR OF ARTS | ANKUR METERNITY HSPITAL |
| NAZERTH CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL | ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE OF ARTS & COMMERCE | SANJIVANI HOSPITAL |
| MATRIX ACADEMY SCHOOL | VIRAR HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL COLLEGE | SAHYOG HOSPITAL |
Future Development
The new development between peripheries and city centers was 60:40. Vasai, Virar, and Palghar have emerged as prominent outlying location on the western line. The development plan of Vasai-Virar is well organized and many government projects are soon to start and in few one is in pipeline to complete.
Transport & Infrastructure
Western Railway is planning to develop a new outstation train terminus at Vasai. The project plan get more boost, After the announcement of Piyush Goyal on August 23 for exploring the feasibility of a new main line terminal at Vasai Road.
Vasai is close to the city of MIRA-BHAYANDER which has direct access to Ahmedabad Express highway. There is better intra- city connectivity and water availability has increased. Connectivity till main Mumbai city is still required more improvement.
There are few future projects update
- Proposed Bullet Train
- Virar- Alibaug Multi Modal Corridor
- Dahisar – Mira – Bhayander Metro Corridor to Virar-Vasai
- Mumbai Costal Road
- 5.3 km Vasai – NaiGaon Sea Link
- Vasai – Panvel Rail Network
Why to invest in Vasai
Vasai is a grand opportunity for investors who can invest and make good profit. Increasing potential of Vasai-Virar and upcoming development project giving the sing of a new landmark of Mumbai Suburbs. Vasai provide budget homes around 35L – 60L, Its provides good connectivity by train and roads towards Mumbai Side or Palghar and Gujrat.
All the major developers building new projects around the city like Sunteck, Shapooji- Paloonji, Vinay Unique and Rustomjee other many developers actively working to turn the shape of Virar and Vasai location.