Bhayandar-Naigaon Creek is an estuarine creek, one of the two main distributaries of the Ulhas River in Konkan division of Maharashtra state of western India. The Ulhas splits at the northeast corner of Salsette Island into its two main distributaries, Bhayandar-Naigaon Creek and Thane Creek. Bhayandar-Naigaon Creek forms the northern boundary of Salsette Island and empties west into the Arabian Sea. Thane creek empties southwards into Bombay Harbour.

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Bhayandar-Naigaon Creek
Creek
View of Vasai creek from the fort's watch tower
Bhayandar-Naigaon Creek Location in Mumbai, India
Coordinates: 19.315°N 72.875°E / 19.315; 72.875
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Thane
Named for	Bhayandar & Naigaon Cities
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)

Even though this Creek is situated between Bhayandar & Naigaon Railway Stations, it is weirdly or strangely known as "Vasai Creek". But since Naigaon is said to be a part Vasai Taluka / Tehsil this Creek is addressed by the name " VasaI Creek". As per fact, this creek is mandatorily called Bhayandar-Naigaon Creek as this Creek falls between Bhayandar & Naigaon areas.

To the south of the creek lies the Bhayandar shore & to the north of the creek lies the Naigaon shore which is developed on both sides of the railway tracks & 2 rail bridges pass through Panju Island (in Naigaon) that connects Bhayandar & Naigaon Rail Stations Old bridge is believed to have been built during the British Raj and has been closed since it was declared too dangerous to cross. The new bridge is functional and has 4 tracks. TheBhayandar]] & Naigaon sea-shore have been developed with protective measures for enthusiasts. It houses a children's park, playground, puja area and visarjan area for idol immersion on the east side. On the west side there are small garden benches. There are also small paths heading down into the sea where the waves can be watched hitting the shoreline.

Transport

The areas around the Bhayandar-NaigaonCreek have been developing at high pace. To accommodate the growing demand of transport, the Creek is being looked forward to be used as a waterway to boost inland water and cargo transport. The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is developing coastal shipping facilities at 5 points in the Bhayandar-NaigaonCreek. The 5 points under consideration are Bhayandar, Gaimukh, Kolshet, Majiwada and Kalher.

Gallery

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  Bhayandar-Naigaon Creek in Monsoon

See also

• Panju Island
• Bhayandar
• Naigaon

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