The Untold Story Behind Mumbai's Dadar Name

• Dadar Railway Station, built in 1868, may have been named after a dam connecting Mahim and Parel islands, or from the Marathi word 'Dadar' (bridge) connecting two parts of the area.
• The area was formerly known as 'Khotwadi', named after the Khot landlord family during the British era.
• Dadar became urbanized in the 1900s, and the railway station was named 'Dadar' due to its popularity as the village name.
• Dadar is home to famous landmarks like the flower market, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park, Shivaji Mandir Theatre, Chaityabhoomi, and the Swatantryaveer Savarkar National Memorial.

Why It Matters: It explains the historical naming of Mumbai's central Dadar station.