Karjat is among the fastest expanding as well as most liveable position on the out-skirt of Mumbai. Karjat is well concerned for its Veggie and Air pollution cost-free environment, loosened up as well as Multi-cultural way of living, with budget-friendly lodging and low cost of living.

Connectivity – Road

• Karjat lies in the MMRDA area and will benefit from the upcoming Virar- Alibaug 12 multi modal highway.

• The development of the four-lane State Highway 8 (from Chowk to Karjat) and State. Highway 54 (New Panvel to Bhimashankar) is set to reduce the distance between Karjat and Mumbai.

• The Pune highway, national highways, Nasik Highway, Goa Highway, Mumbai-Pune expressway and state highways ensure Karjat is well connected.

• The Trans-harbour link between Sewri, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai will cut the distance between the two cities further and offer faster connectivity to Karjat.

• Badlapur- Karjat roads (Part of Alibaug-Virar highway is being developed into a 4-lane highway.

• Karjat-Murbad, a 4 lane highway is being developed as part of the Virar-Murbad-Karjat-Khopoli- Alibaug outer ring road.

• Panvel-Chakan Highway will bring development through Matheran and Bhimashankar.

Connectivity – AIR AND SEA

• The new upcoming international airports in Pune and Mumbai are in close proximity of Karjat and will surely contribute to the development and prosperity of the area.

• The Nhava Sheva JNPT Port is the nearest seaport.

Connectivity – RAIL

A gateway to the Mumbai Metropolitan region, Karjat is experiencing rapid growth thanks to heightened connectivity via multiple modes of transport.

• Plans for a Rs.1450 crore Vashi-Karjat railway have been passed and the line will soon be under construction making Karjat is a critical 4 way junction extending towards:

• Pune/Bangalore/Kalyan/Thane/Khopoli/Alibaug/Vashi/CST

• Karjat is a major rail terminus, connected via local trains to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai, Khopoli and Panvel.

• Regular shuttle trains also run between Karjat and Lonavala and Karjat and Pune.

• Located about half way between Mumbai and Pune.

• A new broad gauge railway has started between Karjat and Panvel and harbour railway line now stands extended up to Karjat.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

• Karjat lies close to the MIDC areas of Khopoli, Ambernath and Badlapur. The fact that these industrial zones lie close by contributes to the prosperity of Karjat too. Industry provides opportunity for employment and service.

• Exciting developments in and around Raigad district add to the value of Karjat too – Reliance SEZ, Navi Mumbai SEZ, Largest exhibition center (Panvel) & Terminus Railway Stations (Panvel) are a few examples.

• Industrial Development is a sure shot indicator of overall progress in an area. Industry requires auxiliary services that create smaller eco systems. These economic ecosystems help in increased cash flows, urban development and a heightened lifestyle.