Vasai

Vasai (English ⁱ/ˈvɑːseɪ/), historically known as Bassein road or Baçaim is a historical suburban town north of Mumbai in the Maharashtra state of India. It forms a part of Vasai-Virar city.

The Portuguese built Bassein Fort here to strengthen their naval superiority over the Arabian Sea. In the 18th century, the fort was taken over by the Maratha army and fell in 1739 after a three-year-long campaign.

The British then took over the territory from the Marathas in the First Anglo-Maratha War.

Climate

Overall climate is equable with high rainfall days and very few days of extreme temperatures. The temperature varies from 22–36 °C (72–97 °F). In winter temperature is between 12–25 °C (54–77 °F) while summer temperature ranges from 36–41 °C (97–106 °F). Out of total rainfall, 80% rainfall is experienced during June to October. Average annual rainfall is 2,000–2,500 mm (79–98 in) and humidity is 61—86%, making it a humid-prehumid zone. The driest days are in winter while the wettest days are experienced in July.

Vasai (Vidhan Sabha constituency)

Vasai Vidhan Sabha Constituency (Marathi: वसई विधानसभा मतदारसंघ) is one of the 288 Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies of Maharashtra state in western India.

Overview

Vasai constituency is one of the 6 Vidhan Sabha constituencies located in the Palghar district. It is a non-reserved assembly constituency and part of Vasai taluka of the district.

Vasai is part of the Palghar Lok Sabha constituency along with five other Vidhan Sabha segments, namely Dahanu, Vikramgad, Palghar, Boisar and Nalasopara in the Palghar district.

Before delimitation,Vasai Vidhan Sabha constituency was part of the Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency.

Members of Legislative Assembly

Key

  Janata Party     INC(I)     INC     Independent     Bahujan Vikas Aghadi  

See also