Jogeshwari

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Jogeshwari
Locality
Jogeshwari Caves entrance
Jogeshwari
Coordinates: 19°07′N 72°51′E / 19.12°N 72.85°E / 19.12; 72.85
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Mumbai Suburban
City	Mumbai
Government
• Type	Municipal Corporation
• Body	Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	400047 (West), 400060 (East), 400102 (West)
Vehicle registration	MH-02

Jogeshwari (Pronunciation: [d͡ʒoɡeːʃʋəɾiː]) is a suburb located in the western part of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is notable for its caves - 'Jogeshwari Caves', particularly one containing a shrine of the Hindu Goddess Jogeshwari, Lord Shiva and the deity Hanuman. One of the oldest and biggest Hindu cave temple built in approximately 5th century. It belongs to the K/E Ward of Mumbai.^[1]

Jogeshwari railway station along with the Jogeshwari East metro station serves Jogeshwari. Majas Bus depot which is one of the biggest and important bus depot is also situated in Jogeshwari.

The Jogeshwari - Vikhroli Link Road connects Jogeshwari a western suburb of Mumbai with Vikhroli an eastern suburb. This road typically experiences traffic jams during peak hours but has improved access and connectivity between the city's suburbs. For healthcare a public governed HBT trauma hospital is located near the Western express highway. ^[2]

Ismail Yusuf College is situated in the Jogeshwari (East). Lots of students study in this college. Lots of biodiversity is found in this college. An S.V. road passes through Jogeshwari (WEST). It is one of the major, important roads in western Mumbai.