Explore Chembur

Places to See

Places to See in Chembur

Landmarks, leisure spots and local gems worth exploring in Chembur.

Food to Explore

Food to Explore in Chembur

Chembur has a diverse food scene with local specialities and popular eateries.

Nightlife

Evenings in Chembur

Chembur is a family-first suburb - evenings revolve around cinemas, late-night street food, garden walks and the buzz of the Navghar Road market rather than clubs.

Micro-Localities

Areas Within Chembur

chembur is a collection of distinct micro-areas, each with its own character, community and livability quotient.

Residential

Tilak Nagar, Chembur

The heart of Chembur's Sindhi community - old colonies, markets, snack shops and a strong neighbourhood vibe.

Hub

Diamond Garden, Chembur

Chembur's social and culinary heart - the famous garden, surrounding eateries and premium residential blocks.

Commercial

Chembur Naka

The busy commercial junction connecting the highway, station and markets - shops, banks and transit converge here.

Premium Belt

RC Marg, Chembur East

The premium corridor of redeveloped high-rises, gated towers and upscale residences along Rajaram Chunilal Marg.

Township

RCF Colony, Chembur

The leafy, planned PSU township of Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers - green, quiet and well-organised.

Character & Vibe

What Makes Chembur Tick

An honest snapshot — the energy, the people, the pace. The kind of thing no other directory tells you.

Character & Vibe An honest snapshot - the energy, the people, the pace. The kind of thing no other directory tells you. Chembur is unhurried and green - a rare combination in Mumbai. Mornings start with walkers at Diamond Garden and RCF gardens, the markets hum by mid-morning, and evenings belong to families strolling, eating chaat and catching up. Unlike the frenetic western suburbs, Chembur feels like a self-contained township that happens to be brilliantly connected to the rest of the city. It's cosmopolitan with deep roots - Sindhis settled here post-Partition around Tilak Nagar, alongside South Indians, Maharashtrians, Gujaratis and a strong community of PSU and scientific professionals from RCF and BARC. That blend gives Chembur a settled, friendly character that's genuinely Bombay.

Green & LeafyFamily-FriendlyWell ConnectedSindhi HeritageFood Lover's ZoneSelf-ContainedValue vs Bandra/Powai

Real Estate

Property Prices in Chembur

An area-by-area breakdown of current property rates in Chembur Based on local listings data - updated May 2026.

Diamond Garden / Chembur East - 2BHK -

₹1.6 – 2.4 Cr

Rent: ₹35,000 – ₹55,000/mo

RC Marg - Premium 2/3BHK -

₹2.5 – 3.5 Cr

Rent: ₹45,000 – ₹65,000/mo

Tilak Nagar / Chembur Camp - 1BHK -

₹85 L – 1.2 Cr

Rent: ₹20,000 – ₹30,000/mo

Chembur Naka - Commercial Shop (per sqft) -

₹25,000 – ₹40,000/sqft

Rent: Lease: Negotiable, prime retail frontage

* Prices are indicative based on local property listings data, May 2026. Actual rates vary by floor, building age and specific sub-area. Always verify with a registered real estate agent.

Education

Schools & Colleges in Chembur

From reputed SSC and CBSE schools to a well-known degree college - Chembur has solid educational options for every stage.

Swami Vivekanand International School, Chembur

Chembur East

CBSE

OLPS High School, Chembur

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Chembur

ICSE

St. Gregorios High School, Chembur

Chembur East

ICSE

R.A. Podar College of Commerce, Chembur (Nearby - Matunga)

Tilak Nagar belt, Chembur

Degree College

Vivek Vidyalaya & Jr College, Chembur

Tilak Nagar, Chembur

SSC

Healthcare

Hospitals & Healthcare in Chembur

From multi-speciality hospitals to 24-hour clinics - here's where Chembur residents go for medical care.

Multi-speciality

Surana Sethia Hospital, Chembur

Well-known multi-speciality hospital with 24-hour emergency, ICU, cardiology and surgery - a trusted name in Chembur.

Multi-speciality

Zen Multispeciality Hospital, Chembur

Modern hospital in Chembur East with orthopaedics, neurology, maternity and advanced diagnostics.

Super-speciality

Apollo Spectra Hospital, Chembur

Reputed super-speciality surgical hospital offering planned surgeries, day-care procedures and specialist consults.

General Hospital

Sushrut Hospital, Chembur

Accessible hospital serving Chembur with emergency, ICU, OPD and general medicine for the local community.

Charitable Hospital

Diwaliben Mohanlal Mehta Hospital, Chembur

Long-serving charitable hospital offering affordable general medicine, surgery and diagnostics to Chembur residents.

Banking & Finance

Banks & ATMs in Chembur

All major Indian banks are well-represented across Chembur - branches along Navghar Road, Indralok, Golden Nest and the station belt.

State Bank of India

HDFC Bank

ICICI Bank

Axis Bank

Bank of Maharashtra

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Punjab National Bank

Canara Bank

Markets & Shopping

Markets & Shopping in Chembur

Beyond the showrooms - the sabzi mandis, township markets and local street bazaars that keep Chembur running every day.

Chembur Market, Chembur

The area's biggest daily market - vegetables, fish, meat, spices and local provisions.

Tilak Nagar Market, Chembur

A busy local market serving the Tilak Nagar belt - daily provisions, Sindhi snack stalls and small retail shops.

Diamond Garden Shopping Street

Clothing, footwear, accessories and the famous food stalls - Chembur's most popular shopping circuit.

Chembur Naka Bazaar

Affordable clothes, household goods and street food - a busy junction hub for local families.

Chembur Gold & Jewellery Lane

A cluster of trusted family-run jewellers near Chembur Naka - gold, silver and bridal collections.

Chembur Station Market

Daily-needs shops, flower stalls, fast food and commuter retail clustered around Chembur Harbour Line station.

Business & Employment

Work & Business in Chembur

Chembur is largely residential, with local trade, retail and small industry driving employment, plus easy commutes to nearby job hubs.

Chemicals / PSU

RCF (Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers)

A major public-sector fertilizer and chemicals company headquartered in Chembur - a key employer with its own township.

Research / Science

BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre)

India's premier nuclear research facility at nearby Trombay employs thousands of scientists and staff who live in Chembur.

Oil & Refining

BPCL & HPCL Refineries, Mahul

Major petroleum refineries in the Mahul-Chembur belt - large employers in refining, engineering and operations.

Power / Energy

Tata Power, Trombay

The Trombay thermal power station near Chembur is a key power-generation employer for the eastern suburbs.

Corporate / BFSI

BKC Corporate Belt (via SCLR)

Bandra-Kurla Complex - Mumbai's top financial district - is a quick SCLR commute, employing many Chembur residents.

Area at a Glance

Civic Data - Chembur

The essential administrative and civic facts every resident and visitor should know about chembur.

Pin Codes

400071, 400074, 400088

Municipal Body

MCGM (BMC) - M/W Ward

Assembly Constituency

Chembur (172)

Police Station

Chembur, Tilak Nagar, RCF

Post Offices

Chembur, Tilak Nagar, RCF Colony

Fire Station

Chembur Fire Station

Est. Popul.

5 Lakh+ (2026 est.)

BMC Ward Office

M/W Ward - Chembur

Local Life

Living in Chembur

Everything you need to know about daily life, housing and community in Chembur.

Housing & Property in Chembur

₹85L-₹3.5Cr depending on sub-area - Tilak Nagar affordable, RC Marg premium. Strong rental market for BKC-bound professionals.

Schools & Education in Chembur

Swami Vivekanand, OLPS, St. Gregorios, Vivek Vidyalaya - a strong spread of ICSE, CBSE and SSC boards.

Healthcare in Chembur

Surana Sethia, Zen, Apollo Spectra and Sushrut Hospital - plus multiple diagnostic centres and 24-hour pharmacies throughout.

Community Character of Chembur

Sindhi traders, BARC/RCF professionals, South Indian and Maharashtrian families - a settled, friendly cosmopolitan mix.