08 May,2009 04:33 PM IST | | Specials Team
MIRA ROAD
Schools
St Paul's High School
St Xavier's High School
Holy Cross Convent
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Colleges
Royal College,
Asmita College of Architecture,u00a0
NL Dalmia Institute of Management and Research,u00a0
Mumbai College of Management, Technology and Research
Hospitals
Bhaktivedanta hospital,
Sai Krupa Hospital
Chaitanya hospital
Jeevan Jyoti
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Restaurants
Casadella
Hotel Avirath
Pizza Hut
Dara's Dhaba
Malls
Rassaz Mall
Thakur Mall
Cinemax
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Real Estate (Residential rates)
Rs 2,500- Rs 3,000 per sq ft
Rentals
1BHK- Rs 4000- Rs 6000
2BHK- Rs 5000-Rs 7500
Advantages
Big builders like RNA (NG), Sanghvi Group, Evershine Group, Asmita Group and Krishna Constructions have now started to concentrate on this part of the city.
This suburb despite being situated in thane district enjoys all the facilities provided by the BMC including power from BSES, telecom facilities from MTNL and transportation from BEST
Affordable property rates and peaceful surroundings is another plus point in the area
infrastructure like the Mira Road-Bhayendar link road and two new railway tracks should boost development in the area
Shivara is a hot recreational spot with boating facilities
Disadvantages
Residents complain of water, electricity and transport problems. Many buildings do not have municipal water and have to adjust with water transported to the buildings via tankers which is dirty and costs more
Another minus point is that the trains halting at Mira road station are totally packed. It's a challenge for daily commuters.u00a0
The area has very few hangout hubs
Auto rickshaws in this suburb don't run on meters. Due to which people are forced to travel in sharing autosu00a0