Among the youngest wards in Mumbai, the P East ward, comprising Goregaon and Malad, was formed just two years ago by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), by dividing the densely populated P North ward into two. It was also decided to rename the P North ward to P West, once the P East ward office became fully operational.
A view of Manori, which falls under the P East ward. File pic
The P North ward then had a population of approximately 12 lakh people, and was the largest administrative ward in the city. Despite the split of P North ward, this area continues to remain the most populated area in Mumbai, along with the areas of Andheri and Vile Parle, with a high demand for residential spaces in new and upcoming high-rise buildings.
An aerial view of Aarey Milk Colony in Goregaon East, a large part of which falls under the P South ward. File pic/Rane Ashish
P North also records a large number of floating population per day due to the business centres of NESCO and Nirlon Knowledge Park along the Western Express Highway, leading to traffic snarls during peak hours, apart from the notorious waterlogging spot of the Malad Subway that falls in the P North ward.
While there are a few open spaces in the area, part of Aarey Milk Colony falls under P South ward, offering respite to Mumbaikars in terms of clean air.
About P North ward
Areas under ward: Versova, Andheri West
Characterised by: Awaited
Population of ward: 9,41,366
Density of ward: 202
Chronic waterlogging spots: 10, including Malad subway
Vulnerable populations:
Settlements: 7
Population: 55,000
Open spaces: 81
Road concreting status
Partially completed 51
Completed 77
Not started 19
Electoral ward 32
Manori Island, Aakashwani, Jankalyan Nagar, Bafira Nagar
Demographic details
Total population - 53,970
SC Population - 2,144
ST population - 224
Political details
Municipal councillor’s name (2017) Yogiraj Narayanrao Dabhadkar (BJP)
Votes received - 6,908
Total votes cast - 17,987
Winning margin - 38%
Ward reservation (2017) - Open
Ward reservation (2025) - Women
Tentative voters (2025): 44,576
Male: 22,119
Female: 22,457
Others: 0
Electoral ward 33
Rathodi, Aazad Nagar, Valnai Gaon, Aazmi Nagar
Demographic details
Total population - 52,414
SC Population - 1,407
ST population - 460
Political details
Municipal councillor’s name (2017) - Virendra Tukaram Choudhari (Cong)
Votes received - 5,232
Total votes cast - 14,133
Winning margin - 37%
Ward reservation (2017) - OBC
Ward reservation (2025) – OBC Women
Tentative voters (2025): 50,106
Male: 29,181
Female: 20,925
Others: 0
Electoral ward 34
BMC Colony, Old Collector Compound, Malwani police station
Demographic details
Total population - 58,910
SC Population - 2,297
ST population - 214
Political details
Municipal councillor’s name (2017) Qumarjahan Siddiqui (Cong)
Votes received - 10,500
Total votes cast - 22,917
Winning margin - 46%
Ward reservation (2017) – Women
Ward reservation (2025) - Open
Tentative voters (2025): 52,834
Male: 29,265
Female: 23,569
Others: 0
Electoral ward 35
Aadarsh Dugdhalay, Domnic Colony, Meeth Chowky, Goraswadi
Demographic details
Total population - 55,428
SC Population - 1,051
ST population - 416
Political details
Municipal councillor’s name (2017) Sejal Prashant Desai (BJP)
Votes received - 13,751
Total votes cast - 26,282
Winning margin - 52%
Ward reservation (2017) - Women
Ward reservation (2025) - Open
Tentative voters (2025): 45,862
Male: 24,431
Female: 21,431
Others: 0
About P South ward
Areas under ward: Parts of Goregaon and Malad
Characterised by: Proximity to natural areas like Aarey, traffic snarls due to the Western Express Highway
Population of ward: 4,63,507
Density of ward: 183
Chronic waterlogging spots: 4, including Oberoi Mall (Goregaon)
Vulnerable populations:
Settlements: 2 landslide-prone locations
Open spaces: 9
Road concreting status
Partially completed 51
Completed 77
Not started 19
Electoral ward 50
Motilal Nagar 2 & 3, Jijamata Nagar, Nutan Vidya Mandir
Demographic details
Total population - 56,231
SC Population - 1,625
ST population - 633
Political details
Municipal councillor’s name (2017) Deepak Jayprakash Thakur (BJP)
Votes received - 10,645
Total votes cast - 22,945
Winning margin - 46%
Ward reservation (2017) - Open
Ward reservation (2025) - OBC
Electoral ward 51
Jayprakash Nagar, Hanuman Tekdi, Pahadi School, Virwani Industrial Estate
Demographic details
Total population - 45,814
SC Population - 1,019
ST population - 415
Political details
Municipal councillor’s name (2017) Swapnil Mohan Tembvalkar (Shiv Sena)
Votes received - 7,802
Total votes cast - 21,014
Winning margin - 37%
Ward reservation (2017) - Open
Ward reservation (2025) - Women
Electoral ward 52
Yashodham Vidyalaya, Gokul Dham, Mali Nagar, Ram Nagar
Demographic details
Total population - 47,793
SC Population - 3,934
ST population - 1,289
Political details
Municipal councillor’s name (2017) Priti Manoj Satam (BJP)
Votes received - 6,696
Total votes cast - 18,302
Winning margin - 37%
Ward reservation (2017) - OBC Women
Ward reservation (2025) - OBC Women
Electoral ward 53
Aarey Colony, Film City, Royal Palm, Unit No.22, Aarey Dairy, Mahanand Dairy, SRPF
Demographic details
Total population - 53,970
SC Population - 2,144
ST population - 224
Political details
Municipal councillor’s name (2017) Rekha Dadasaheb Ramvanshi (Shiv Sena)
Votes received - 6,088
Total votes cast - 16,393
Winning margin - 37%
Ward reservation (2017) - Women
Ward reservation (2025) - ST
Electoral ward 54
Pandurang Wadi, Sonawala Industry, Kama Industry, Churi Wadi, Goregaon railway station
Demographic details
Total population - 45,845
SC Population - 2,304
ST population - 584
Political details
Municipal councillor’s name (2017) Sadhana Sadashiv Mane (Shiv Sena)
Votes received - 8,363
Total votes cast - 21,718
Winning margin - 39%
Ward reservation (2017) - Women
Ward reservation (2025) - Open
Electoral ward 55
Jawahar Nagar, Mitha Nagar, Unnat Nagar, Piramal Nagar, Shree Nagar, Tilak Nagar, Siddharth Nagar
Demographic details
Total population - 54,319
SC Population - 1,953
ST population - 240
Political details
Municipal councillor’s name (2017) Harsh Bhargav Patel (BJP)
Votes received - 14,256
Total votes cast - 28,038
Winning margin - 51%
Ward reservation (2017) - OBC
Ward reservation (2025) - Open
Electoral ward 56
Motilal Nagar 2 & 3, Jijamata Nagar, Nutan Vidya Mandir
Demographic details
Total population - 57,083
SC Population - 2,689
ST population - 942
Political details
Municipal councillor’s name (2017) Rajul Sameer Desai (BJP)
Votes received - 10,219
Total votes cast - 25,710
Winning margin - 40%
Ward reservation (2017) - Women
Ward reservation (2025) - Women
Electoral ward 57
Bhagatsingh Nagar, Laxmi Nagar
Demographic details
Total population - 57,477
SC Population - 5,454
ST population - 385
Political details
Municipal councillor’s name (2017) Shrikala Ramchandran Pillai (BJP)
Votes received - 10,444
Total votes cast - 22,324
Winning margin - 47%
Ward reservation (2017) - Women
Ward reservation (2025) - Open
Electoral ward 58
Oshiwara Bus Depot, Goregaon Bus Depot, BEST Nagar, Motilal Nagar, Siddharth Nagar
Demographic details
Total population - 56,189
SC Population - 3,260
ST population - 365
Political details
Municipal councillor’s name (2017) Sandeep Dilip Patel (BJP)
Votes received - 7,153
Total votes cast - 23,336
Winning margin - 31%
Ward reservation (2017) - Open
Ward reservation (2025) - Open
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