– Over 55% of Mumbai’s population dwelled in slums, which was staggering figure of 1 million people
– 217 hectares big
– It used to be the largest slum in Mumbai at one time, but as of 2011, there are four slums in Mumbai larger than Dharavi.
– rents were as low as US$4 per month
– two main suburban railway lines, the Western and Central Railways
– 18th century, Dharavi was an island
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