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The Current Scenario
One of Mumbai’s original agricultural communities is Erangal Village. It was renovated in the 1950s after World War II and dates back to the 1530s.
The precinct was constructed organically. However, there has been a considerable change in the structures.
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Both Maharashtrians and East Indians are natives of the village of Erangal. The homes, on the other hand, have an East Indian flair thanks to their large verandahs.
The building has two functional wells, pockets of the local community, and well-known sights like Erangal Beach, Danapani Beach, St. Bonaventure Church, Bastion, etc.
Seawater has been seeping into the community due to builders’ uncontrolled mangrove cutting.
The village is one of Mumbai’s original agrarian settlements. Although there have been generations of residents, the area is still potentially suitable for real estate development. Except for the main road, all of the site’s drains are open and visible. Since the area experiences tremendous rainfall during the monsoon, they require care and a civilised system.
The Bhandari Samaj has been active in the community and may be involved in the growth of the neighbourhood.
Additionally, due to people splitting away, the agricultural occupation is in danger of