Badlapur

Badlapur is a city in Thane District of Maharashtra state in India. Badlapur city is a group of 4 villages namely, Katrap, Kulgaon, Badlapur & Manjarli. The actual "Badlapur" village is approx. 10 km from the main city centre.

Over a period of time, Badlapur has transformed into a major residential area, comprising of various communities & people of different cadre. Badlapur is typically known to Mumbai people as a week-end picnic spot, as it hosts two major dams and few waterfalls appear during monsoon.

Its proximity to Mumbai has transformed Badlapur into one of the major residential zone. Although it is approx. 70 km from Mumbai main city, its quiet surroundings, beautiful nature and somewhat cool temperatures made it a place liked by many.

Badlapur has a Municipal Council which takes care of civic amenities and keep-up of the city. Funds are generated essentially through property taxes. Maharashtra State Assembly has two nominations from Badlapur.