Shahapur (Thane)

For village in Buldhana district, see Shahapur, Buldhana. For the town in Yadgir district, see Shahpur, Karnataka.

Shahapur is a town and census town in Thane district, Maharashtra, India. It is a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and is governed by the Shahapur Municipal Council. Shahapur is known for its water reservoirs, historical significance, and proximity to the Western Ghats, making it an important residential and tourist destination.^[1]

Shahapur
City
Shahapur Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 19.45°N 73.33°E / 19.45; 73.33
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Thane
Government
• Type	Municipal Council
• Body	Shahapur Municipal Council
Elevation	46 m (151 ft)
Demonym	Shahapurkar
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal code	421601
ISO 3166 code	IN-MH
Vehicle registration	MH-04

Geography

Shahapur is located at 19.45°N 73.33°E / 19.45; 73.33.^[2] It has an average elevation of 46 metres (151 feet).

Shahapur is also a major supplier of water to Mumbai.^[3]