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Nana Chowk | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Location of Nana Chowk in Mumbai | |
Coordinates: 18°57′42″N72°48′47″E / 18.96167°N 72.81306°E | |
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 |
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