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Govandi Gaondevi Mata Gaondevi | |
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Suburb | |
Nickname: Govandi | |
Coordinates: 19°03′N72°54′E / 19.05°N 72.9°E | |
Mumbai | ![]() |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Mumbai Suburban |
City | Mumbai |
Zone | 5 |
Ward | M |
Government | |
• Body | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM) |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 400 043 |
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