What is Panvel?
'''Panvel''' also known as ''Gateway of [[Konkan]]'' is a city and [[Tehsil|taluka]] (administrative region) in the [[Raigad district]] of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=2022-12-19|title=Why Panvel is famous - Visava Amusement Park|url=https://www.visavaamusementpark.com/blog/why-panvel-is-famous/|access-date=2023-09-18|website=Panvel Travel Blog|language=en-US}}</ref> This area has a high population density primarily because of its proximity to [[Mumbai]]. For the purposes of development and planning, Panvel falls under the jurisdiction of the [[Mumbai Metropolitan Region]] authority. It's worth noting that [[Panvel Municipal Corporation]] is the first [[municipal corporation]] in Raigad and the 27th municipal corporation in the state of Maharashtra.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Panvel, Introduction of Panvel, Panvel Profile|url=https://www.panvelonline.in/city-guide/about-panvel|access-date=2023-09-18|website=www.panvelonline.in}}</ref> ==Location== Panvel is located about 40 kilometers east of [[Greater Mumbai]], within the administrative boundaries of [[Navi Mumbai]]. The town is nestled amidst the [[Western Ghats]], providing it with a scenic backdrop. This geographic positioning gives Panvel easy access to Mumbai while also offering proximity to the natural beauty of the Western Ghats. Panvel's location serves as a link between urban and rural landscapes, making it a notable destination for residents and tourists interested in exploring the region's diverse offerings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tourism in Panvel|url=https://www.panvelonline.in/city-guide/travel-and-tourism-in-panvel|access-date=2023-09-18|website=www.panvelonline.in}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Cities in India]] [[Category:Cities in Maharashtra]]