Kurla is a neighborhood located in East Mumbai. It lies on the southern end of Salsette Island along the east bank of the Mithi River. Its railway station is one of the busiest on the Mumbai suburban railway on the central and harbor railway lines of Mumbai. Kurla is a bustling suburban neighborhood located in the eastern part of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is a diverse and vibrant locality known for its mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Kurla has undergone significant development over the years and is considered a prime location for both living and business activities. Kurla is divided into two parts: Kurla (East) and Kurla (West), separated by the Central Railway line. Kurla East is surrounded by the suburban neighborhoods of Chunabhatti in the south, Chembur in the East and Ghatkopar in the North. Kurla West is surrounded by the Ghatkopar and Saki Naka neighborhood of Andheri East to its North, Kalina and the Bandra Kurla Complex to its West and the Sion – Dharavi area to its south across the Mahim Creek. Kurla consists of an urban blend of residential colonies, big and small, industrial estates, commercial enclaves and slums alike.