Orlem
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Orlem is the English name of a village located in the west of Malad, India. The original name of Orlem in the local language of the state (Marathi) is 'Valnai'
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[edit] Location
Orlem is situated at the Northern part of Mumbai in the western suburb of Malad. It is within the innards of Malad and can only be reached on road. Orlem branches from the main road called 'Marve Road'. (Marve Road is the main route to Marve beach from the SV Road)
To reach Orlem, you may take a bus from Malad Railway station; Routes 271; 272; 273 or 243 or take an Auto-rickshaw. It can be reached on foot but the walk is a good 15 mins (sans traffic). It is very well known and is used synonymously with Orlem's Church Our lady of Lourdes Church, Orlem
Bus Routes from Malad Station to (via) Orlem
243 - from Malad Stn (W) to JANKALYAN NAGAR
271 - from Malad Stn (W) to AQSA BEACH
272 - from Malad Stn (W) to MARVE BEACH
273 - from Malad Stn (W) to AMBUJ WADI
275 - from Malad Stn (W) to EVERSHINE NAGAR 1.7Kms
621 - from Malad Stn (W) to USHMA NAGAR (EVERSHINE NAGAR)
281 - from PUSHPA PARK(MALAD-E) to KANDIVLI STATION(W)
345 - from SANTOSH NAGAR EXTENSION to P.THAKRE NAGAR BUS STATION
359 - from GHATKOPAR STATION (W) to MALVANI DEPOT
This church is the kernel spot and landmark for Orlem. Navigating within Orlem can be reasonably easier from this point. Orlem basically consists of zones namely;Dominic Colony , Joe Braz Colony (J.B.C.) , Lourdes Colony , Baudi. These zones form the heart of Orlem , but Mithchowki and Evershine Nagar are also considered as part of it. Its the channel for most of the beaches in Mumbai, namely Marve, Aksa, Madh Island, Erangle, and Dhana Pani.
[edit] History
Orlem was just one of the many East-Indian villages that existed in Malad. The primary industry was agriculture and those closer to the beach and the now named 'Mitchowki creek' would fish. Undeniably, the heart of Orlem was (and some would say continues to be!) the local Catholic Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes church. Although Orlem now boasts of being a highly developed commercial as well as residential area, it still maintains its original ambience. Its come a long way from being a simple village to one of the most attractive places in Bombay (Mumbai). The borders of Orlem are not clearly defined nor is it considered to be a matter of debate or concern. Orlem is sometimes considered to be the umbrella of the other smaller villages of Karodi, Kanchpada , Rathodi etc.
Orlem originally consisted of a primary population of Roman Catholics. The main Ethnic Group within the Catholic community were East Indians followed by Goans, Mangloreans and other regional communities.
[edit] Landmarks
The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes is the main landmark for Orlem. The famous eatery Uncles Kitchen is also in Orlem.
[edit] Current Scenario
With the huge boom of the Call Centre Service Industry in the year 2000, Orlem has witnessed a large influx of young working class executives. Orlem being a comfortable residential area has been a spot favourite. this however has caused the Real Estate value of Orlem to double (in some cases even triple!!) within this time.
A lot of people from various suburbs have turned towards Orlem to find a home for themselves.
[edit] Achievements
[edit] Sport
Orlem has seen many sports stars who have gone their way to perform both nationally and internationally. The Game of Hockey was the game that originally put Orlem on the Sports Roadmap. Hockey players like Adrian D'souza, Gavin Fereira, Romeo Albuquerqe, Jude Menezes and Reuben Dsouza have made Orlem a recougnisable landmark. Adrian D'souza is the Indian Hockey GoalKeeper who has won many international awards in many countries. Jude Menezes and Gavin Fereira also represented India in the 2000 and 1996 Olympics respectively. Reuben D'souza has also represented Maharashtra state in the sport of football.
Orlem also excels at other sports such as Football, basketball and cricket to some extent.Basketball stars such as Veneel D'Souza have played at the state level.
We have stalwarts hockey players in our midst Avitus D'Cruz, Anu D'Cruz,Peter Menzes, Paschaol Desouza,and many others who have promoted ring hockey too.
Football:-Peter Petro,Ryan Dzouza.
[edit] Music
Music has also been one of the fibres of the Orlem spirit. Orlem can boast of a host of Professional Musicians, DJs, artists and the like. DJs such as Dj Reeves and Dj Rally having played all over India. The ever popular youth week's Talent show has usually been full of talented contestants who are almost at tooth and nail with the strong competition. Amongst musical talents that Orlem has produced were the Acapella group 'Harmony'. Orlem has also contributed its talents to other Acapella/Entertainment groups like 'Conchorde'.
[edit] Business
Though Orlem has been more of a sailor's destination (which means that most of the houses belong to owners working abroad or sailing), there are also many business activities taking place by people who have been living here for more than 40 years. A prime example is the once-upon-a-time tiny shop called 20th Century Stores which is one of those establishments that have proven to be a familiar name among Orlemites.
Orlem is also home to Paravision AV Rental.. Dealing in Projection system, Karaoke, Sound etc
[edit] Food & Beverage
There are a number of booming restauratnts & eateries which one may alwasy have to wait for a table during the weekends!
1.) J.B. Dynasty is a localised Chinese Restaurant offering quick service & good food
2.) Malvani Kalwan serves Seafood Delicacies and their fish thali is a speciality.
3.) Maldrin is a Chinese Restaurant offering a slightly different flavour to their Chinese cuisine. They are also now popular for being the few Chinese retaurants that make the dish known as Shwarmas.
4.) Deepak's Chaat & Bhel shop is a place that is always crowded. Although there are a plethora of stalls offering cheaper bhel/pani puri options, the idea of visiting this stall is definitely the most hygienic.
[edit] Educational Institutes
The three well-known Schools in Orlem are:
1) St.Annes High School and Junior College
2) Carmel Of St. Josephs School
3) St. Josephs School.
4) Ryan International.
[edit] Residential Buldings
Apartments in Tank Colony
1) Pearly Shell Apartments
2) Ronda
3) Sharon Rose
4) New Blue Diamond
5) Charmaine
6) Park Rose
7) Valentine
Apartments in JBC Colony
1) Honey comb
2) View,Blerone
3) Casa Varela
4) Luciana
5) Sheldon
6) Glendon
7) Laserena
8) Casa Verala
9) La hacienda
10) La Paloma
11) Nigrel
Apartments in Baudi Cross Lane
1) Diago
2) Victor
3) Madonna
4) Silver Bells
Apartments in Lourdes Colony
1) Gill Haze
2) Classic Apartments
