Ghansoli is an area in the northern part of Navi Mumbai, with its own station on the Trans-Harbour railway line between Rabale and Koparkhairane. NMMC lists it as its F ward, and CIDCO lists it as the second of 13 entries on its nodal plan index. It is not served by the operating Navi Mumbai Metro line, so the train is the rail link. For the wider city, see what is Navi Mumbai and the areas in Navi Mumbai guide.
Ghansoli at a glance
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Which city? | Navi Mumbai. NMMC’s history page names Ghansoli among the areas CIDCO developed and handed to the corporation in stages. |
| Which civic body? | NMMC. Its ward office page lists Ghansoli as the F ward. |
| Which district? | Thane, per the district portal. Use the district printed on your own documents. |
| CIDCO nodal plan index | Ghansoli is the second of the 13 entries. |
| Railway station | Ghansoli, on the Trans-Harbour line from Thane, between Rabale and Koparkhairane. |
| Navi Mumbai Metro | Not served by the operating Line 1 (Belapur to Pendhar). Check Trans-Harbour trains and buses. |
| Main road | Thane Belapur Road, marked along the eastern edge of the area on CIDCO’s plan. |
| PIN code | Depends on the address. See below. |
Who runs Ghansoli: NMMC, CIDCO and the district
NMMC’s history page (in Marathi) says CIDCO developed CBD Belapur, Nerul, Vashi, Sanpada, Koparkhairane, Ghansoli and Airoli, that NMMC was set up on 1 January 1992, and that from 1 January 1998 the areas CIDCO had developed were handed over to the corporation in stages. NMMC runs eight ward offices. Its ward office page lists Ghansoli as the F ward, with Koparkhairane as E, Airoli as G and Digha as H. Panvel Municipal Corporation covers Kharghar, Kamothe and Kalamboli, not Ghansoli.
A ward name is an administrative label, and a ward office’s address does not tell you which ward your own address falls in. Confirm the office that serves your building.
| Office | Address as listed by NMMC | Contact as listed |
|---|---|---|
| F ward office | Ghansoli Village main road, near NMMC water tank, Navi Mumbai 400708 | amc_ghansoli_ward@nmmc.gov.in, 8976954886 |
That row is from NMMC’s ward office page as of 9 October 2026. Walk-in hours are not shown there, so phone or email before you go.
For the district, the Thane district portal (a Marathi page last updated on 14 January 2026) lists NMMC second among the six municipal corporations in Thane district. For a sale deed, land record or court filing, use the district printed on your own documents.
CIDCO’s nodal plan index lists 13 nodes, and “Ghansoli Node” (in Marathi) is the second. Rabale, Seawoods, Juinagar, Turbhe and Digha are not entries on that index, so treat them as area, village or station names. CIDCO’s development plan page names six northern towns in its running text and does not name Ghansoli, so use the nodal plan index for CIDCO’s own listing.
Who to check for what
The current property-tax bill identifies the billing authority. Water supply, building permissions, CIDCO lease matters and revenue records may require separate checks.
| Matter | What decides it | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Property-tax billing | The current assessment and the body that issues the bill | Your latest tax bill. See the NMMC property tax guide |
| Ward-level civic issues | The ward office that serves your address | The F ward office above, after confirming it covers your address |
| Water | The supplier shown on your connection or bill | The bill itself. See the NMMC water bill guide |
| CIDCO allotment, lease or transfer | CIDCO records for the plot or flat | The relevant CIDCO office. See the CIDCO flat transfer charges guide |
| Revenue records | Village, survey details and revenue jurisdiction | The property documents and the district revenue offices |
| Building approval | The authority named on the approval documents | The documents themselves, then that authority |
PIN codes depend on the address. NMMC prints 400708 on the F ward office address, the Navi Mumbai PIN codes guide lists the Ghansoli sub post office under 400701, and CapitaLand’s listing for a Ghansoli business park gives 400710. Use the PIN printed on your own address documents, and confirm it with India Post.
How to get to Ghansoli
By train
Ghansoli station is on the Trans-Harbour line, which runs from Thane towards Vashi, Nerul and Panvel. Reading from Thane, Central Railway’s current Trans Harbour timetable (effective 13 January 2024) lists the stations in this order: Digha, Airoli, Rabale, Ghansoli, Koparkhairane and Turbhe, after which trains go on to Vashi, Nerul or Panvel. It shows them by station code, and Central Railway’s older Trans Harbour file spells out the names (it writes Koparkhairne). Central Railway’s Harbour line timetable effective 1 May 2026 does not list Ghansoli, so a train from Mumbai CSMT on the Harbour line does not call here.
In practice: pick a Trans-Harbour service that calls at Ghansoli, check its destination before boarding (Central Railway’s abbreviations list shows trains as Thane to Vashi, Thane to Nerul or Thane to Panvel), and plan the last leg from the station to your building, office or ward office as a separate step. Central Railway’s Mumbai Suburban timetable page links the current files and is the place to check timings. The Mumbai local train guide explains the lines and where to find live updates.
Metro
Ghansoli is not served by the operating Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1, which runs between Belapur and Pendhar. A Free Press Journal report of 10 July 2026 describes it as running, and CIDCO’s metro page (in Marathi) names the line and does not name Ghansoli. For Ghansoli, check Trans-Harbour trains and NMMT buses. Future metro proposals are separate from what operates today, and the Navi Mumbai Metro route map guide keeps the two apart.
By bus
NMMT runs the buses in Navi Mumbai, and an NMMC news item of 5 October 2026 mentions a Ghansoli depot of its transport undertaking. The NMMT bus routes guide covers routes, timings and fares. No route numbers or fares are printed here because they change.
By road and to the airport
CIDCO’s Ghansoli nodal plan (a PDF) labels Thane Belapur Road along the eastern edge of the area, with a “To Panvel” arrow on it and the railway beside it. The plan is indicative, so use a current map to choose your entrance. For the Navi Mumbai airport, see the Navi Mumbai airport guide, the how to reach the airport guide and the nearest railway station guide.
What CIDCO’s plan shows for Ghansoli
CIDCO’s Ghansoli nodal plan is a layout map headed “Node: Ghansoli”. It marks the existing village of Ghansoli near the middle of the area, the villages of Gothivali and Rabale (with its gaothan) towards the north, and Thane Belapur Road and the railway along the east. It also marks open spaces labelled Central Park, near the south-eastern corner, and Recreational Open Space, a large plot labelled “NMMC Sports Complex”, plots for schools, colleges, a hospital and a market, a plot labelled NOCIL, and several drainage channels.
These are plan labels, not a list of what is open today. CIDCO’s notes on the sheet say it is not a legal document, that plot, sector and boundary lines are indicative and subject to change, and that several parts are marked “layout being finalised”. A label shows what CIDCO planned or reserved, not whether a facility exists, is open to the public or has set hours. For a specific park, school or sports facility, ask NMMC.
The western side of the plan is marked “Mangroves area transferred to Forest Dept”, and the legend shows a Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary boundary. Do not enter mangrove habitat, fenced land or restricted areas. For a designated visitor facility or public route, follow the managing authority’s access rules. The Airoli area guide covers the Mangrove Cell’s visitor centre in the next area north.
Services and civic matters
NMMC’s website lists its helplines as 1800 222 309, 1800 222 310 and +91 8291920504. Its home page links to complaints, water supply, property tax and other services. Ward-level matters go to the F ward office above. For how-to guides, see the NMMC online services guide.
Business parks and offices
Aurum Q Parc is one business development in Ghansoli, listed by CapitaLand on Thane-Belapur Road. See CapitaLand’s property page. Confirm the exact building, entrance and your employer’s reporting address before planning your commute, and test the route at your shift hours. An address on a company or landlord page does not confirm vacancies, interviews or where you will be asked to report. The IT companies and tech parks guide lists employers and addresses across Navi Mumbai.
Living in Ghansoli
Ghansoli decisions mostly come down to a few checks. CIDCO’s plan puts the station and Thane Belapur Road on the eastern edge and the old village near the middle, so test the walk for your own address. Do not treat nearby names as interchangeable with Ghansoli. NMMC lists Koparkhairane, Airoli and Digha as separate wards, and Rabale is its own station. Use the full address and test the actual station entrance and walking route.
| Decision | What to compare |
|---|---|
| Access to Ghansoli station | The walk or ride from the building to the station entrance, and the destination of the trains you would take. |
| Access to Rabale station | Whether Rabale station is easier to reach from a particular address than Ghansoli station, using the actual route. |
| Route to an office entrance | Your actual office entrance, the shift time and the last-mile transport at both ends, not just the area name. |
| Road crossings and last-mile access | The roads and crossings you would use on foot or by auto, and how you would get from the station to the door at your usual hours. |
| Everyday services | Groceries, a pharmacy, a clinic and the school gate, timed from the building. |
| Building-level water, parking and maintenance | Water arrangements, parking, lifts, power backup and maintenance, asked of the building itself. |
For dated property prices, see the Navi Mumbai property rates guide. The best areas to live in Navi Mumbai guide compares areas by commute.
Neighbouring areas have their own guides: Airoli to the north in the Airoli area guide and Koparkhairane to the south in the Koparkhairane area guide. Rabale lies between Airoli and Ghansoli and is a separate station on the line.
Checklist before you rely on this guide
- Confirm the civic body, district and PIN code from your own documents.
- Check your train’s destination and the current timetable on Central Railway’s site.
- Confirm which NMMC ward office serves your address before you visit.
- Confirm your employer’s reporting address, not just the company name.
Sources and a note on timings
Sources reviewed on 9 October 2026. CIDCO: the nodal plan index, the Ghansoli node plan, the development plan page and the metro page. Metro operation: a Free Press Journal report of 10 July 2026. Business park: CapitaLand’s Aurum Q Parc page. NMMC: the history and ward office pages and the home page. Thane district: the municipal corporations page. Central Railway: the Mumbai Suburban timetable page, the Trans Harbour timetable, the older Trans Harbour file, the abbreviations list and the down Harbour line timetable. Ward offices, contacts, timetables and plans change, so confirm with NMMC, CIDCO and Central Railway before you rely on them. NaviMumbai.com is an independent information site and is not affiliated with NMMC, CIDCO, the Thane district administration, Central Railway or any company named here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ghansoli in Mumbai or Navi Mumbai?
Ghansoli is in Navi Mumbai. NMMC’s history page names it among the areas CIDCO developed and handed to the corporation in stages. The Trans-Harbour line links it with Thane and the rest of Navi Mumbai.
Which civic body and district is Ghansoli in?
NMMC looks after Ghansoli, and its ward office page lists it as the F ward. The Thane district portal lists NMMC among the municipal corporations in Thane district. For legal documents, use the district printed on your own papers.
Which railway station and line serve Ghansoli?
Ghansoli station is on the Trans-Harbour line, between Rabale and Koparkhairane. Central Railway’s Harbour line timetable does not list it, so pick a Trans-Harbour service, check its destination, and plan the last leg separately.
Is there a metro station in Ghansoli?
No. Ghansoli is not served by the operating Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1, which runs between Belapur and Pendhar. Check Trans-Harbour trains and NMMT buses. Future metro proposals are separate from what operates today.
Where is the NMMC ward office for Ghansoli?
NMMC lists the F ward office at Ghansoli Village main road, near NMMC water tank, Navi Mumbai 400708, with phone 8976954886. Walk-in hours are not shown on its page, so phone or email first. A ward boundary does not always match an area name, so confirm the office for your address.
What is the PIN code for Ghansoli?
It depends on the address. NMMC prints 400708 on the F ward office address, the site’s PIN guide lists the Ghansoli sub post office under 400701, and CapitaLand’s listing for a Ghansoli business park gives 400710. Use the PIN printed on your own address documents and confirm it with India Post.
Which main road runs past Ghansoli?
Thane Belapur Road. CIDCO’s Ghansoli plan labels it along the eastern edge of the area, with the railway beside it. The plan is indicative, so use a current map to choose your entrance.
How far are Airoli and Koparkhairane from Ghansoli by train?
On Central Railway’s Trans Harbour timetable, Airoli is two stations before Ghansoli, with Rabale between them, and Koparkhairane is the next station after Ghansoli. Journey time depends on the train and the hour, so check the current timetable.
Which business parks or IT offices are in Ghansoli?
Aurum Q Parc is one business development in Ghansoli, listed by CapitaLand on Thane-Belapur Road. It is an example, not a full list. An address on a company or landlord page does not confirm vacancies, interviews or where you will report, so confirm the exact building, entrance and your employer’s reporting address before planning your commute.
