Nagpada

Nagpada is a neighbourhood in South Mumbai.

Nagpada
Neighbourhood
Nagpada Location of Nagpada in Mumbai
Coordinates: 18°57′53″N 72°49′50″E
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Mumbai City
City	Mumbai
Government
• Type	Municipal Corporation
• Body	Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	400008
Area code	022
Civic agency	BMC

The Prakritized form of the Sanskrit name "Nag-patakha" is mentioned as a name of Nagpada in the 15th-17th century Marathi-language text Mahikavatichi Bakhar.^[1] The place derives its name from a local Shiva temple, and abode of Naag or the snake wound around Shiva's neck.^[2] It has a community basketball court.^[3]

In 2005, Nagpada was the location of the Sadaf Manzil building collapse.^[4]

In April 2018, the Nagpada junction was beautified with a 25 metre national flag along with a mural dedicated to Bharat Ratna Abul Kalam Azad.^[5] The area was a meeting point for pre-independence gatherings and has witnessed many political movements during the pre-independence era. It was designed by architect Hafeez Contractor and inaugurated by Mumbai Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar.