Malad East has a geography that catches people off guard. Most of Mumbai’s western suburbs are understood through their railway stations — Andheri, Goregaon, Malad, Borivali, each with its own identity. But Malad East extends well inland from the railway line, stretching toward the Sanjay Gandhi National Park hills and the Western Express Highway, and in that stretch sits a cluster of urban villages that predate everything the suburban railway served. Kurar is one of them. Pinned between the WEH and the forested fringe, populated by around 25,000 people in 0.61 sq km, and now served by its own metro station, it has gone from a forgotten inner village to one of Malad East’s more practical addresses for anyone commuting into the Goregaon-Malad IT corridor.

Kurar Village Malad East Mumbai – Quick Overview

Detail	Information
Location	Malad East, Mumbai Suburban District, Maharashtra
Pin Code	400097
Assembly Constituency	Kandivali East
Assembly MLA	Atul Bhatkhalkar
Lok Sabha Constituency	Mumbai North
Population (Census 2011)	24,921
Area	Approx. 0.61 sq km
Nearest Metro Station	Kurar Metro Station – Mumbai Metro Line 7 (Red Line); inaugurated April 2, 2022
Nearest Railway Station	Malad Railway Station – Mumbai Suburban Western Line; approx. 2 km
Primary Road Access	Western Express Highway (adjacent); Appa Pada Road; Azad Chourasiya Road; Laxman Nagar Road
Key Employment Zones	Mindspace IT Park (Goregaon); Malad IT clusters; Akurli Industrial Estate (3 km)
IGI Airport Distance	Approx. 11–12 km via Western Express Highway
Average Property Rate (2025)	₹28,600 per sq ft (apartments)
Neighbouring Areas	Dindoshi; Appa Pada; Govind Nagar; Tanaji Nagar; Shiv Sagar

Where Is Kurar Village and What Makes Its Location Work

Kurar sits on the eastern side of Malad, running alongside the Western Express Highway. The highway is the defining edge of the locality — the village runs right up against it, which means WEH access is as fast as it gets anywhere in suburban Mumbai. North toward Borivali, south toward Goregaon and Andheri, the highway is Kurar’s primary commute artery for those who use cars or cabs.

The forest belt of Sanjay Gandhi National Park begins not far to the east, giving this part of Malad East a green backdrop unusual for a locality this close to the WEH. Aarey Colony — the disputed forest land adjacent to SGNP — is accessible from the same broader eastern Malad zone, and the Kurar Metro Station connects directly southward along Line 7 toward Aarey Colony station.

Three roads — Appa Pada Road, Azad Chourasiya Road, and Laxman Nagar Road — connect the village internally to the broader Malad East and Kandivali grids. These internal roads carry the dense pedestrian and auto traffic of a functioning urban village, and their narrowness under heavy use is Kurar’s most consistently cited residential complaint.

Metro Connectivity – Line 7 (Red Line)

Kurar Metro Station opened on April 2, 2022, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of the Line 7 corridor — the North-South Red Line running from Dahisar East in the north to Aarey Colony in the south, with an interchange at Andheri to the planned Line 6. The station is an elevated structure, operated by Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd., located in Malad, Ambewadi. Its presence has significantly changed the commute calculus for Kurar residents — Line 7 connects the village directly toward Goregaon’s commercial zones northward and provides an emerging alternative to the Malad Western Railway Station for east-west suburban movement.

The WEH also aligns closely with Line 7’s corridor, meaning both highway and metro run roughly parallel through this stretch — useful redundancy for commuters.

How to Reach Kurar Village

By Metro: Kurar Metro Station on Line 7 is effectively in the village. This is the easiest access for most daily commuters.

By Railway: Malad Station on the Western Line of Mumbai Suburban Railway is approximately 2 km away. It connects southward to Andheri, Dadar, Churchgate, and northward to Kandivali, Borivali, and Virar. Frequent local trains throughout the day. Auto-rickshaws connect the station to Kurar.

By Road: The Western Express Highway runs adjacent — Kurar is one of the most directly WEH-accessible village addresses in Malad East. NH48 and NH548 are both reachable through the highway corridor. Cabs, autos, and BEST buses connect through Appa Pada Road and Laxman Nagar Road into the broader Malad East network.

Key Landmarks and Nearby Places Around Kurar Village

Mindspace Business Parks, Goregaon East (approx. 5–7 km)

One of Mumbai’s significant IT park clusters, Mindspace Malad-Goregaon is home to several large technology companies and provides the majority of white-collar employment demand for Kurar’s residential market. The WEH corridor puts Mindspace within 15–20 minutes by car in off-peak conditions.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park (approx. 4–6 km east)

The 104 sq km forest reserve that sits within Mumbai’s administrative boundaries, SGNP is reachable from eastern Malad. Its presence defines the ecological character of this part of the city — the air quality in Kurar benefits measurably from the forest proximity compared to denser inner Mumbai localities.

Malad Railway Station and Market Zone

The main commercial zone around Malad Station is approximately 2 km west. It provides the area’s retail, banking, and daily needs infrastructure at a scale that Kurar’s own internal lanes cannot match.

Akurli Industrial Estate (approx. 3 km)

The industrial estate near Kandivali generates blue-collar employment demand that sustains Kurar’s rental market at the working-class segment — particularly in chawl and smaller apartment stock.

Notable Residential Projects

Kurar has attracted mid-segment and upper-mid segment residential development: Omkar Alta Monte, Rizvi Oak, Royal Pristo, Rizvi Cedar, and Fressia Ranibello are among the significant project names in the locality.

Real Estate and Living in Kurar Village

The average price for buying apartments in Kurar Village is approximately ₹28,600 per sq ft, with apartments having seen a price movement of 4% over the past year. The rental market is driven primarily by IT professionals working at Goregaon and Malad offices, BPO employees, and working families who prioritise WEH access over proximity to the railway line.

Resident reviews consistently rate the area well for public transport and metro access, and note the vibrant local commercial atmosphere. The recurring negatives are traffic congestion on the WEH during peak hours, noise from the highway for apartments facing it, and the narrow internal lanes that become difficult during monsoon when drainage issues surface.

FAQs About Kurar Village Malad East Mumbai

Q1. What is Kurar Village Mumbai known for?

A: Kurar Village in Malad East is known for its position directly adjacent to the Western Express Highway, its own dedicated metro station on Mumbai Metro Line 7 (Red Line, opened April 2022), and its proximity to the Goregaon-Malad IT corridor. It offers one of the more affordable entry points into Malad East’s residential market, with strong rental demand from IT and BPO professionals.

Q2. Which is the nearest metro station to Kurar Village Mumbai?

A: Kurar Metro Station on Mumbai Metro Line 7 (Red Line), inaugurated April 2, 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The station is elevated, located in Malad Ambewadi, and connects northward to Dahisar East and southward toward Aarey Colony with interchange access at Andheri.

Q3. How far is Kurar Village from Malad Railway Station?

A: Approximately 2 km. Malad Station on Mumbai Suburban Railway’s Western Line is reachable by auto-rickshaw or cab. It connects to the full Western Line corridor — Churchgate in the south and Virar in the north.

Q4. Is Kurar Village a good place to live in Mumbai?

A: For IT professionals working in Goregaon-Malad and those who rely on road commutes, Kurar’s WEH adjacency and metro station access give it strong practical marks. Property rates at approximately ₹28,600/sq ft (2025) are above the Mumbai average but below premium western suburb zones. The main drawbacks are highway noise, congested internal roads, and seasonal drainage issues in inner lanes.

Q5. What is the pin code of Kurar Village Malad East?

A: 400097. The area falls within the P/N Ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, in the Kandivali East assembly constituency and Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency.