Uran's coastal location offers breathtaking views and serene beaches like Pirwadi, Uran Nagav, Kegav, and Mankeshwar, which attract tourists and locals alike. The grand temple of Lord Shiva at Mankeshwar beach adds to its allure as a tourist hotspot.
Uran hosts several industrial units and refineries, including ONGC, JNPT, and MSEB. The Jawahar Lal Nehru Port, one of India's largest container ports, is a significant contributor to the region's economy.
Uran is well-connected via the Uran-Panvel Road, and plans for a railway line and metro connectivity are underway, enhancing accessibility to Mumbai and neighboring areas. The presence of a naval base near Mora adds to its strategic significance.
While social and retail infrastructure is still developing, Uran is home to several schools and colleges like Konkan Gyanpeeth Uran College of Commerce And Arts, Citizens High School, and St Mary's Convent High School, catering to the educational needs of its residents.