Categories in Dharavi
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Dharavi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 307 |
| Real estate | 215 |
| Clothing stores | 174 |
| Electronics stores | 127 |
| Shopping other | 126 |
| Corporate management | 111 |
| Hardware store | 58 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 48 |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 41 |
| Household appliances and goods | 41 |
| Car repair | 35 |
| Hairdressers | 34 |
| All food and beverage | 33 |
| Unreachable | 32 |
| Travel agencies | 31 |
| Jewelers and watches | 31 |
| Travel and transportation | 31 |
| Manufacture of minerals and metals | 29 |
Dharavi Facts
| Area | 15.4 km² |
| Population | 650,823 |
| Male Population | 351,298 (54.0%) |
| Female Population | 299,525 (46.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +38.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.1% |
| Median Age | 28.9 years (Male: 28.6, Female: 29.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 19.05000, 72.86667 |
| Pin Codes | 400017 |
Map of Dharavi
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Dharavi Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 469,299 | 552,540 | 591,149 | 621,985 | 650,823 |
| Population Density | 30,399.9 / km² | 35,792.1 / km² | 38,293.1 / km² | 40,290.5 / km² | 42,158.6 / km² |
Dharavi Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 5.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dharavi | +32.5% | +12.6% | +5.2% |
| Maharashtra | +98% | +45.2% | +21.9% |
| India | +111.1% | +50.6% | +24.5% |
Dharavi Median Age
Median Age: 28.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dharavi | 28.9 yrs | 29.2 yrs | 28.6 yrs |
| Maharashtra | 27.2 yrs | 27.8 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Dharavi Population Density
Population Density: 42,159 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dharavi | 650,823 | 15.4 km² | 42,159 / km² |
| Maharashtra | 120.6 million | 307,683.7 km² | 392 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Dharavi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Dharavi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dharavi | 1,053,410 tn | 1.62 tn | 68,237.1 tons/km² |
| Maharashtra | 206,036,744 tn | 1.71 tn | 669.6 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,053,410 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 68,237.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/24/19 | 7:33 PM | 4 | 76.9 km | 15,150 m | 42km WSW of Shirgaon, India | usgs.gov |
Dharavi
Dharavi is a locality in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It houses one of the largest slums in the world. slum was founded in 1882 during the British colonial era. The slum grew in part because of an expulsion of factories and residents from the peninsu..
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