Orlem is located in the northern region of Mumbai within the western suburb of Malad. It diverges from Marve Road, the primary pathway leading to Marve Beach from Swami Vivekanand Road. Accessible from Malad Railway Station, Orlem can be reached via multiple bus routes including 210, 243, 270, 271, 272, 273, 281, 345, 622, and 707.
Major zones in Orlem: Dominic Colony and Tank Colony, Joe Braz Colony (J.B.C.), Lourdes Colony, Baudi Mithchowki, Evershine Nagar, Somwar Bazar & Liberty Garden D'monte Lane
In the past, Orlem was home to the Bombay East Indians, Koli, and SKP communities. As per a Church census from 2004, the parish counted approximately 7,000 Tamil Catholics. The rise of the call center service industry during the 2000s brought a significant influx of young working-class executives to Orlem.
Orlem has witnessed significant real estate development in recent years, with modern residential complexes, gated communities, and amenities-rich housing options becoming available.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, established in 1916, is also known as Orlem Church, is one of the oldest churches in Mumbai