Boisar

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Boisar is one of the largest industrial towns in Palghar district of Indian state Maharashtra. It is approximately 111 kilometers (69 miles) away from the state capital Mumbai, and 98 km (61 mi) from the union territory Daman. Boisar hosts India's first nuclear power station—Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS). It has a railway station in the Western Railway zone of Indian Railways as well as Mumbai Suburban Railway. The Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor has a proposed Station at Boisar. Boisar is a popular weekend spot for tourists and locals due to nearby beaches, forts and lakes. The place has seen rapid development due to: The existence of more than 1500 industrial units. Its proximity to Mumbai & Gujarat. Easy access by train and road. Availability of surplus power and water. Its vicinity of Maharashtra's largest fishing port Satpati (20 km [12 mi]). The upcoming Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train having a station at Boisar. The upcoming Mumbai-Vadodara expressway. The expansion...

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