Roadpali

Owing to a surging population, developers and builders have set their eyes on unclaimed lands in quiet, less-developed areas of Mumbai, transforming them into thriving and self-sustaining townships. The suburb of Roadpali is one such locality.

Roadpali has witnessed rapid growth in a short span of time, and is on its way to becoming one of the fastest developing nodes of Navi Mumbai. A slew of residential, commercial, and infrastructural projects here, have contributed to the expansion of this locale, attracting lots of potential property buyers and investors.

The development of this area has been taken over by City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), who are allotting marked land parcels to developers for construction. This will ensure planned development, with sufficient open pockets between residential complexes.

The newly constructed Navi Mumbai Police Headquarters is located in Roadpali, leading to a significant improvement in safety and surrounding infrastructure. A mega-sized multispecialty hospital, constructed by L&T, is slated for inauguration here, as well.

Roadpali’s close proximity to the well-established area of Kharghar proves to be advantageous, as residents can enjoy all the recreational facilities it provides, such as the Central Park and the golf course, without being bogged down by the overcrowded and congested lifestyle owing to overpopulation.

Roadpali is slowly beginning to emerge as a fully functioning society, backed by consistent and multi-faceted development projects.

Connectivity and transit points

Roadpali’s close proximity to the Mumbai-Pune Highway provides this locality with great connectivity. It is adjacent to Kharghar, allowing for easy commute to several areas in the city. This neighbourhood also lies adjacent to Uran road, which forms a part of National Highway 4 (NH-4). It is about 2 km from the Sion-Panvel Highway, which connects Navi Mumbai to Mumbai.

The closest railway station is Kalamboli Railway Station, which lies 3 km away. Trains traveling within and beyond the city and state operate from here. The Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) has recently started a bus service in this area. Bus number 19 plies from Belapur to Kalamboli and passes through Roadpali, providing the much-needed connectivity.

Roadpali lies 11 km away from the Navi Mumbai International Airport, and can be accessed via auto-rickshaws or taxi-cabs.

Major landmarks

l  Navi Mumbai Police Headquarters

l  Super Specialty Hospital

Factors for growth in the past

The rising demand for property in the neighbouring area of Kharghar has led to overpopulation and overuse of land. To meet the growing number of consumers and home-seekers, investors and realtors shifted their interest to the lesser known and relatively pristine vicinity of Roadpali.

This shift led to a slew of development projects, residential and infrastructural,  providing Roadpali with an impetus for growth. Shankeshwar Exotica, Anchat Vyahruti Vandana, Neelkanth Majestic, and Akshar Valencia are just some of the residential projects launched in Roadpali in the recent past. 

Residential & commercial market

Owing to its relatively new development, most of the properties here are residential complexes with 1, 2, and 3 BHK housing units. The current sales trend averages at around Rs 55 lakh for a 2 BHK unit, at Rs 5,500 per sq. ft. Rental rates vary from approximately Rs 6,500 to Rs 9,000 per month for a 1 BHK, Rs 8,000 to Rs 18,000 per month for a 2 BHK, and Rs 14,000 to Rs 40,000 for a 3 BHK. The average rental price is Rs 9 per sq. ft.

Commercial space can cost anywhere from Rs 15 lakh to over Rs 1 crore, depending on the size and facilities provided.

Major challenges

Roadpali is still in the beginning stages of growth, and there is a very evident lack of basic civic and social infrastructure. Roads are still being laid, and the existing internal roads are either broken, uneven, or covered in potholes. Electricity and water supply are irregular and scanty. Phone connectivity and network is rudimentary, with the lack of MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.) services, and low signal levels provided by private cell operators. The lack of sufficient public transportation in this area has given auto drivers monopoly, and they take advantage of commuters.

Factors for growth in the future

A metro station has been slated for construction in the area of Taloja, in which Roadpali lies. This station is going to be one of three on Phase-II of Line 1 of the Navi Mumbai Metro, and it will connect Roadpali to the likes of Kalamboli and Khandeshwar.

A large number of land developers have started various housing projects in the locality, and with CIDCO’s organised allotment of land parcels as well as careful planning of the layout design, Roadpali is sure to grow leaps and bounds. Upcoming residential projects include Monarch Brookefields, Hi Tech Springfield, Vision Phoenix Heights, Mahaavir Heights, and many others.