Nana Chowk

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Nana Chowk
Neighbourhood
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Nana Chowk
Location of Nana Chowk in Mumbai
Coordinates: 18°57′42″N72°48′47″E / 18.96167°N 72.81306°E / 18.96167; 72.81306
Country India
State Maharashtra
District Mumbai City
City Mumbai
Government
  Type Municipal Corporation
  Body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
Languages
  Official Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
400007
Area code 022
Civic agency BMC

Nana Chowk is a neighbourhood in Mumbai. It is named after the philanthropist Jagannath Shankarshet also known as "Nana". [1] The area lies in the Grant Road area. It is also home to the city's most versatile event and sports venue, Bombay Recreation Co.

Nana Chowk on the left to Tardeo on the right Bombay23.jpg
Nana Chowk on the left to Tardeo on the right
Nana Chowk on the left to Tardeo on the right at night Bombay25.jpg
Nana Chowk on the left to Tardeo on the right at night

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References

  1. "Mumbai's Elphinstone Station Renamed, Here Are 9 More Stations That Have Unique History". indiatimes.com. 19 July 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.