Nerul is an area of central Navi Mumbai between Sanpada and CBD Belapur. Seawoods is not a separate entry on CIDCO’s nodal-plan index. It is a station name and a neighbourhood within the Nerul node. The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) looks after Nerul as its B ward, CIDCO planned it as the Nerul node, and Central Railway lists Nerul and Seawoodsdarave stations on the Harbour line. For outings, see places to visit in Nerul, Seawoods and Belapur.
Quick answer: NMMC’s ward-office page (in Marathi) lists B ward Nerul with an office in Kukshet, Sector 14. CIDCO’s nodal-plan index lists Nerul as node 6 of 13 and has no entry for Seawoods, while CIDCO’s Nerul node plan marks a Seawoods-Darave station complex inside the node. Your current property-tax bill identifies the billing authority. Water supply, building permissions, CIDCO lease matters and revenue records may require separate checks.
Nerul at a glance
| Question | Answer | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Which civic body? | NMMC. Its B ward office is named Nerul. Its A ward office is named Belapur. | NMMC ward-office page |
| Which district? | Thane. NMMC says it began with villages under Thane Zilla Parishad gram panchayats, and Thane district lists NMMC among its municipal corporations. For forms, use the district on your own documents. | NMMC history and Thane district page |
| Is it a CIDCO node? | Yes. Nerul is entry 6 of the 13 entries in CIDCO’s nodal-plan index. | CIDCO nodal-plan index |
| And Seawoods? | Seawoods is not an entry on the index. CIDCO’s Nerul node plan marks the Seawoods-Darave railway station complex within the Nerul node. | CIDCO Nerul node plan |
| Which stations? | Nerul and Seawoodsdarave, as Central Railway writes the names. Juinagar is the station before Nerul and Belapur CBD the station after Seawoodsdarave on the Harbour line. | Central Railway station list and timetable page |
| Navi Mumbai Metro | Line 1 runs between CBD Belapur and Pendhar, so it does not run through Nerul or Seawoods. | CIDCO 2026-27 budget statement and Navi Mumbai Metro route map guide |
| PIN code | The India Post directory extract lists 400706 for its Nerul offices. Copy the PIN from your own documents. | India Post directory extract and area-wise PIN code guide |
Who runs Nerul, and how the nodal plan treats Seawoods
NMMC’s history page (in Marathi) says CIDCO developed the CBD Belapur, Nerul, Vashi, Sanpada, Koparkhairane, Ghansoli and Airoli nodes. It says NMMC was set up on 1 January 1992 and that CIDCO’s nodes were handed over to it in stages from 1 January 1998. CIDCO’s development plan page (also in Marathi) lists Nerul among seven northern towns and says the north now has a municipal corporation (NMMC) and the south has Panvel Municipal Corporation. Nerul is therefore NMMC territory. For the wider city, see what is Navi Mumbai and the areas in Navi Mumbai guide.
CIDCO’s nodal-plan index lists 13 nodes, and a plan PDF sits against each. Seawoods is not one of them. The plan for the Nerul node does show it. It labels the “Seawoods-Darave Rly Stn Complex” and a “Prop. Integrated Complex of Seawoods Station” in the middle of the node, and it names Darave, Karave, Sarsole and Shiravane as places inside the boundary. So treat Seawoods as an address and station name within Nerul, not a separate node or ward.
NMMC runs eight ward offices. Its ward page lists B Nerul and A Belapur, with C Vashi, D Turbhe, E Koparkhairane, F Ghansoli, G Airoli and H Digha. It does not say which ward serves a Seawoods address, or which streets each ward covers. If your address is near the Nerul and Belapur boundary, phone a ward office to confirm.
Trains to Nerul and Seawoods
The Harbour line
Central Railway’s Mumbai Suburban time-table page links the Harbour line timetable for Mumbai CSMT, Goregaon and Panvel, shown as effective 1 May 2026 in a down file and an up file. The down file lists these stations in order: Vashi, Sanpada, Juinagar, Nerul, Seawoods Darave Karave, Belapur CBD, Kharghar. The up file lists them in the reverse order. The station list on Central Railway’s station categories page writes the names Nerul (NEU), Seawoodsdarave (SWDV), Belapur (BEPR) and Juinagar (JNJ). The spelling differs between pages, so try the station code if a journey planner does not find the name. The Mumbai local train guide explains the lines and where to find live updates.
The Trans-Harbour line from Thane
The Trans-Harbour timetable on that page is for Thane to Vashi and Panvel and is shown as effective 13 January 2024, so check the landing page for a newer edition. In it, some Thane trains show times as far as Nerul and no times after it. Others carry on through Seawoods Darave Karave and Belapur CBD to Panvel. The Thane to Vashi trains show no Nerul time. Check the stops of your own train.
The Port Line towards Uran
Nerul and Belapur are alternative starting points for the Port Line, not one through service. Central Railway’s Port Line timetable, shown as effective 15 December 2025, is headed Nerul/Belapur to Uran and Uran to Nerul/Belapur. Some trains in the file start at Nerul and call at Seawoods Darave Karave. Others start at Belapur. A train that starts at Nerul shows a time at Seawoods Darave Karave and none at Belapur, and a train that starts at Belapur shows a time at Belapur and none at Nerul or Seawoods. CIDCO’s 2026-27 budget statement calls the route the Nerul/Belapur-Seawoods-Uran Rail Corridor. For the Uran end, see the Dronagiri area guide.
| Starting point | What the timetables show | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Nerul to Uran | Port Line trains that start at Nerul and call at Seawoods Darave Karave | Read the start station in the Port Line file before you go to a platform |
| Belapur to Uran | A separate set of Port Line trains that start at Belapur | Whether you need to reach Belapur first |
| Thane to Nerul | Trans-Harbour trains from Thane, some ending at Nerul and some continuing to Panvel | Your train’s last station and its stops |
| Station to your building | Not given in any timetable | Test the last leg yourself at your travel hour |
Metro, buses and roads
Metro. CIDCO’s budget statement says Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1, from CBD Belapur to Pendhar, has 11 stations and has been open to the public since 17 November 2023. That line starts at Belapur and runs away from Nerul, so neither Nerul nor Seawoods sits on it. CIDCO’s Nerul node plan labels a proposed CST-Panvel metro line along Palm Beach Road, which is a plan label and not an operating service. The Navi Mumbai Metro route map guide keeps operating lines and proposals apart.
Buses. NMMT runs the buses in Navi Mumbai. Route numbers and fares change, so use the NMMT bus routes guide and ask the operator about stops near your building.
| Road | What CIDCO’s plan shows | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Sion Panvel Expressway | Labelled along the eastern edge of the node, with the MIDC area on its far side | A live map for your hour of travel |
| Palm Marg | The creek-side road on the western side, which CIDCO’s Belapur plan labels Palm Beach Marg | Whether any section near you is under works |
| Kharghar-Belapur-Nerul Coastal Road | CIDCO’s budget statement describes it as a road project that would give an alternative to the Sion-Panvel road, pending final CRZ and forest clearances | CIDCO, before you rely on it as a route |
| Atal Setu and tolls | Not part of the node plan | The Atal Setu toll guide and the toll plazas guide |
For Navi Mumbai International Airport, the how to reach the airport guide and the nearest railway station to the airport guide set out the options.
Nerul Node, Nerul East and Nerul West
“Nerul Node” is CIDCO’s planning name. Everyday addresses add more labels. Property listings often split the area into Nerul East and Nerul West along the railway line. NMMC’s ward page and CIDCO’s plan do not use those two labels. They find things by sector number and plot number, so copy the sector and plot from your lease, tax bill or society papers when you fill in a form.
This table lists what CIDCO’s Nerul node plan marks. Treat it as a guide to the layout, since the plan’s own notes say it is not a legal document and that plot, sector and nodal boundaries are subject to change.
| Feature | What the plan marks | Confirm with |
|---|---|---|
| Railway | The railway runs north to south through the node, with a Nerul station complex near the middle and the Seawoods-Darave station complex south of it | Central Railway, for services |
| West side | Palm Marg, the holding pond and the creek, with a mangrove strip marked as transferred to the Forest Department | CIDCO or the Forest Department, for access |
| East side | The Sion Panvel Expressway, with MIDC area beyond the node boundary | NMMC or MIDC, for services |
| Villages and sectors | Sarsole, Shiravane, Kukshet (Sector 14), Darave and Karave, with numbered sectors | Your lease or tax bill |
| Neighbours | Sanpada to the north and CBD Belapur to the south | The Sanpada area guide, and the Belapur plan |
Do not enter mangroves, fenced land or protected areas without permission. Use established public routes and follow posted restrictions.
Who to go to for what in Nerul
The current property-tax bill identifies the billing authority. Water supply, building permissions, CIDCO lease matters and revenue records may require separate checks. Use this table as a starting point.
| Matter | What decides it | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Property tax | The current bill names the billing authority | Your latest bill, the NMMC property tax guide and the NMMC online services guide |
| Ward and civic complaints | The ward that serves your building. An office address does not show it | NMMC. B ward is the office listed for Nerul |
| Water supply | The supplier named on your connection or bill. In a society, the society’s arrangement | The bill, the society, then the NMMC water bill guide |
| Building permission | The authority named on the approval documents | The documents, then that authority |
| CIDCO lease, transfer or no-objection | CIDCO records for the plot or flat | CIDCO. See the CIDCO flat transfer guide |
| Land and revenue records | Village, survey details and revenue jurisdiction | Your own documents and the property mutation guide |
| Postal address and PIN | The delivery post office for the address | India Post, using the area-wise PIN code guide |
CIDCO’s contact page lists its head office as CIDCO Bhavan, CBD-Belapur, Navi Mumbai 400 614, with the phone number 022 6791 8100. Phone first to find which department handles your matter.
NMMC ward offices for Nerul and Belapur
NMMC’s page header lists helplines +91 8291920504, 1800 222 309 and 1800 222 310. Ward-level matters go to the ward office. Contacts below are as printed on NMMC’s ward-office page, read on 9 October 2026.
| Office | Address as listed by NMMC | Contact as listed |
|---|---|---|
| B ward office, Nerul | Plot Nos. P-8 and P-9, Kukshet, Sector 14, Nerul, Navi Mumbai 400706 | Email amc_nerul_ward@nmmc.gov.in. Mobile 8976954882. |
| A ward office, Belapur | Belapur Bhavan, ground floor, Sector 11, CBD, Navi Mumbai 400614 | Email amc_belapur_ward@nmmc.gov.in. Mobile 8976954881. |
The page prints no walk-in hours, so phone before you visit. A ward office address does not show the ward boundary, so confirm which office serves yours.
PIN codes in Nerul and Seawoods
In an undated extract of the Department of Posts’ All India Pincode Directory, the Nerul offices are Nerul Node II S.O, Nerul Sec-48 S.O and Nerul Node III S.O, plus Darave B.O, all with 400706. The extract also lists Belapur Node III S.O and Belapur Node V S.O with 400614. It lists no office named Seawoods. The PIN on an address follows its delivery post office. Confirm with India Post before you print a PIN on a form, and see the area-wise PIN code guide for the wider city.
Living in Nerul: a local checklist
| Decision | What to compare |
|---|---|
| Station access | The walk or ride from your building to Nerul and to Seawoodsdarave at your usual travel time, and the transport for the last leg at both ends. |
| Line and destination | Whether your commute needs the Harbour line, a Trans-Harbour train or the Port Line, and the stops of the exact train. |
| Sector and plot | Your sector and plot as printed on the tax bill or lease. NMMC, CIDCO and the society all use them. |
| Everyday services | Time the trip to groceries, a pharmacy, a clinic and the school gate. The city guides to schools, hospitals and parks and gardens cover Navi Mumbai as a whole, so check that a listing sits in Nerul. |
| Building | Which water arrangement applies, lifts, power backup, parking and maintenance. In a society, ask the society. |
| Creek-side plots | Whether coastal rules apply, from CIDCO or NMMC. |
Prices are in the Nerul property rates guide. See also the Belapur property rates guide for the neighbour to the south and the Navi Mumbai property rates guide for the whole city. For temples and other places of worship, see the places of worship guide.
Sources and a note on accuracy
Sources checked on 9 October 2026. CIDCO: the nodal-plan index, the Nerul node plan, the Belapur node plan, the development plan page, the contact page and the 2026-27 budget statement. NMMC: the history and ward-office pages. Thane district: the municipal corporations page. Central Railway: the Mumbai Suburban time-table page, the Harbour line down and up files, the Trans-Harbour file, the Port Line file and the station list. Department of Posts: the All India Pincode Directory extract. Timetables, ward contacts and plan labels change, so confirm with NMMC, CIDCO and Central Railway first. NaviMumbai.com is an independent information site and is not affiliated with NMMC, CIDCO, Central Railway, India Post or any government body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which civic body runs Nerul?
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation. NMMC’s ward-office page lists B ward Nerul, with its office in Kukshet, Sector 14. The current property-tax bill identifies the billing authority, while water, approvals, CIDCO lease matters and revenue records may need separate checks.
Is Seawoods a separate node or ward?
No. CIDCO’s nodal-plan index lists 13 nodes and Seawoods is not one of them. CIDCO’s Nerul node plan marks the Seawoods-Darave station complex inside the Nerul node. NMMC’s ward page lists no ward named Seawoods, so confirm the ward office for your address.
Which railway stations serve Nerul and Seawoods?
Nerul and Seawoodsdarave, as Central Railway writes them on its station list. Its Harbour line timetable writes Seawoods Darave Karave. On the Harbour line they sit between Juinagar and Belapur CBD, so check the stops of your train in the current file.
Is there a direct train from Nerul to Uran?
Yes, on the Port Line, but Nerul and Belapur are alternative starting points. In Central Railway’s Port Line timetable, trains that start at Nerul call at Seawoods Darave Karave and show no Belapur time, and trains that start at Belapur show no Nerul time. Check the starting station before you go.
Which district is Nerul in?
Thane. NMMC’s history page says the corporation began with villages under Thane Zilla Parishad gram panchayats, and Thane district’s website lists NMMC among its municipal corporations. For a sale deed, land record or court filing, use the district printed on your own documents.
Is there a metro station at Nerul or Seawoods?
No. Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 runs between CBD Belapur and Pendhar, and CIDCO’s budget statement gives it 11 stations. CIDCO’s Nerul plan carries a label for a proposed metro line along Palm Beach Road, which is a plan label and not an operating service.
What is the PIN code for Nerul and Seawoods?
The India Post directory extract lists 400706 for its Nerul offices and for Darave, and no office named Seawoods. The PIN on an address follows its delivery post office, so copy it from your own documents and confirm with India Post.
What do Nerul East and Nerul West mean?
They are everyday labels for the two sides of the railway line. NMMC’s ward page and CIDCO’s node plan do not use them, and locate things by sector and plot number instead. Use your sector and plot on forms.
How do I contact the NMMC ward office for Nerul?
NMMC lists the B ward office at Plot Nos. P-8 and P-9, Kukshet, Sector 14, Nerul 400706, with the email amc_nerul_ward@nmmc.gov.in and the mobile number 8976954882. The page prints no walk-in hours, so phone before you go.
